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...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Conservation Cooking
SEPTEMBER – PLANTAIN You might be surprised to see the name “Plantain” titling an article on local foraging. Plantain jungles in New England? Well, sort of! But this is certainly not the Plantain you’ve met at the grocery store or your favorite taco joint. You...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
The Westport Woods Conservation Park Tallgrass Meadow by Greg Stone Tallgrass meadow is capable of supporting significant biodiversity. As its name suggests, the most obvious features of the tallgrass meadow habitat are tall grasses, such as indiangrass (Sorghastrum...
