by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
It’s really felt like the seasons are changing these past few days. My eyes and ears are suddenly more aware of birds–more of them, louder and more visible. It’s a great time of year (without the cover of leaves and flowers) to observe how birds...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Thanks to a generous grant from the Westport Cultural Council and the Helen E Ellis Trust, the Westport Land Conservation Trust encouraged local explorers to get outside and explore Westport! We placed 10 Trail Explorers signs on our 10 land-based public properties....
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
This February, WLCT invites you to Love the Land! Mourning Doves softly coo; a pair of cardinals blaze red and soft pink; winterberry and holly flare along a trail; and moss glows green underfoot. The quiet of wintertime provides some of the most wonderful experiences...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
As I take time to reflect on 2024, I am awed by the community’s enthusiasm and support for conservation. What a year it was for land preservation–together we brought a generational land preservation project to reality! In addition, more and more of you...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
January’s biting winds and frosty temperatures have quickly reminded us of the true nature of our New England winters. Blustery winds mean there have been whole days here at Westport Woods with not bird in sight, and only frozen scat indicates a presence of the...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Here at WLCT we pride ourselves on the fact that our nearly 20 miles of trails (and growing!) are well maintained throughout the year to ensure that visitors have a great experience. This requires a lot of work from staff, Tuesday Trail Team volunteers, and many other...
