by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in describing the seeded open spaces we manage. Westport Land Conservation Trust has learned so much in recent years from our experiences managing land being restored for habitat. While these...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
On October 4th WLCT hosted a Stewardship Forum at our signature property, Westport Woods. We volunteered to host after attending another Stewardship Forum facilitated by the Buzzards Bay Coalition this past spring. A large number of peer conservation organizations...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
Join us and fill your October with a bevy of activities around Westport as we explore new properties and uncover some of the gems in our favorite conservation areas, plus so much more. Check out these events: Through the Seasons: Autumn Walk will take us on our last...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
A great year for acorns! Different species have different “mast” years. 2024 is the year of the acorn and that’s a great thing for our area. Oak trees are vital to our natural world–they shelter and feed literally thousands of insects, birds,...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Westport’s glorious summer, full of cool waters, hot sands, happy cows, and beautiful fields, is also WLCT’s busiest time of year, with lots of visitors and necessary land stewardship during the growing season. This summer, we managed to squeeze in some...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
WLCT cordially invites you the Fall Stewardship Forum: Grasslands Friday, October 4th, 9 am WLCT offices at Westport Woods Conservation Park573 Adamsville Road, Westport Schedule 9-9:30 Arrival and Refreshments 9:30-10:45 Meadow/Grassland Planning for Restoration...
