by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
Every year Westport Land Conservation Trust asks Board of Directors candidates to answer a few questions about their connection to Westport and land preservation. Please read below for 2025 Board candidate Don Swift’s responses. “Westport, characterized by...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
May is underway, and it is truly one of the most beautiful seasons on the South Coast. Here at Westport Woods, plants and trees seem to be transforming by the minute, as they bloom and leaf out thanks to Spring’s mix of soft rain, sunshine, and warmer nights....
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
Planting inspiration Spring is in full swing and lots of us are in our gardens, yards and on the land thinking about next steps to improve our landscapes. Throughout the year, WLCT receives questions in regards to our seeded grasslands, small meadows and gardens at...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
The seed mix you received in this year’s membership appeal a combination of perennial grasses and re-seeding annual forbs that will create an attractive first-year color and perennial cover. Appropriate for full-sun or partially shady areas, these plants will...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
The Tuesday Trail Team will be placing simple benches at properties across town this year. Trail Team builders try out the bench A bench at Westport Woods awaits a visitor A Seat To Connect Us to The Land A “Leopold bench,” originally built by the...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
With the arrival of Spring comes many of the changes of nature–slow at first, and then suddenly faster and louder! Let’s take a look at some of the spring awakenings that kick into life in the coming weeks. All about the frogs Perhaps the most recognizable sign...
