by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
It is that time of year again when many of you are thinking about that holiday gift list. This season we encourage you to shop local at Country Woolens, Westport’s Outdoor Clothing Store since 1977. By shopping local at Country Woolens you will also be supporting the...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Land Trust board member Steve McGuiness (center) installing the last of three gates he constructed with 2019 summer interns Mitchell Carter (left) and Hana Tabit (right) along with Trail Team member Mark Lavallee (far right) Steve McGuiness is a member of the WLCT...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
The Town of Westport is an essential partner in protecting Westport’s unique rural landscape. The “Town” includes various staff as well as volunteer boards and committees, such as the Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen, Community Preservation Committee, and...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Frank Rod (above) crafting one of WLCT’s new trail signs posts installed over the summer. Retired police officer and US Army veteran, Frank Rod, helps keep WLCT trails clear, parking areas clean and boardwalks sturdy. From removing bark on locust logs for the...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Conservation Cooking
OCTOBER – AUTUMN OLIVE Olives?… like Plantain (our September plant of the month), we find on our hands yet another unexpected plant on a New England conservation cooking post! But yet again, these are certainly not the salty, rich “olives” you are familiar with....
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Forge Pond Conservation Area by Greg Stone Go Take a Hike! The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) cordially invites you to go take a hike Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Westport’s natural landscapes. The temperatures are cool, the leaves are...
