by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Note from Nate McCullin, Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager The American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) has long since been a staple of the hardwood forests of New England. Growing up to 100’ feet tall it is hard to miss with its silvery gray bark rippling up and down...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Greg Stone, WLCT’s Volunteer Photographer, led two in person events at Westport Woods and imparted a great deal of his extensive photography knowledge. Throughout the sessions, we learned skills and techniques to improve subject placement, focus, and depth of...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
A meadow is an area of open land, dominated by grasses and flowering plants, but nearly empty of woody vegetation such as trees or shrubs. There are many advantages to planting native grasses. A wild field of meadow grasses can provide food and cover for...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
The residency is a unique collaboration between the Westport Cultural Council (WCC) and the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) made possible by the generous support of the Helen Ellis Trust. Each artist in residence will immerse themselves in the beauty of the...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Nature Backpack Explorers WLCT is excited to offer a nature backpack rental program this summer. We have also partnered with the Westport Public Library, and they have a backpack ready for rental with a simply swipe of your library card. For the rest of the summer,...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Sampling of sculptures at Westport Woods Conservation Park Hanna Vogel has completed her artist in residency month at Westport Woods leaving behind beautiful and complex wire sculptures layered with paper pulp that form into the shape of honeycombs and other welded...
