by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
WLCT is excited to announce our 2024 Artist in Residence, Rob Greene. Rob will be installing a large-scale installation at Westport Woods during the month of June. Rob has an affinity for wood and the wooded landscape that surrounds us here. Rob says of himself,...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
The growing season has really taken off this past week, with warm nights and days of rain and sun. The verdant plants bring a smile to everyone’s face, smoothing New England’s crusty outlook. Everything about New England is seemingly difficult, and many...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Larry was a trail team member from the beginning- a foundational volunteer. Sadly, he passed away after a brief illness, in December of 2023. Larry’s presence on Tuesday mornings–usually among the last to arrive, always the last to leave–is sorely...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
The Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. will hold its 52nd Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 23rd at 5:30pm at the Westport Grange (931 Main Road) The 2024 Annual Meeting Agenda Brochure is available for download here. The minutes for the 2023 Annual Meeting, to...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Throughout the winter, Land Steward and horticulturalist Nate McCullin has been planning a new garden at Westport Woods. Trees and shrubs have been in place since late April and the new beds have been marked out and mulched. The Learning Center is starting to buzz,...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Celebrate outdoor exploration with our new Trail Explorers program This year we’re encouraging everyone to get outside and explore Westport. Our 11 public access properties span the town, from Headwaters in the north to Old Harbor in the south. Throughout...