by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Events
Join us on Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30pm for the grand opening of our newest destination property, the Noquochoke Conservation Area (~418 Pine Hill Road). Starting together at 5:30pm we will hike this splendid property; followed by our Annual Meeting at 6:30pm. Acquired...
by Nate McCullin | Events
It’s finally time! Walk the varied trails of Herb Hadfield Conservation Area with nature enthusiast Mark Strauss to see the fleeting beauty of the wildflowers that welcome Spring. Hear the story of how the unique ecosystems of these early blooms link with the...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Events
Join Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Brendan Buckless, and his dog, Clyde, for a short dog-friendly hike through the Forge Pond Conservation Area on Saturday, June 11th at 2:30 pm. All dogs must be leashed on WLCT properties and any pet waste must be removed...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Events
Every spring, a host of amazing creatures risk their lives traveling to isolated seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools. These special places are nurseries for creatures that otherwise would not survive. Join WLCT’s outreach and stewardship coordinator, Brendan...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Events
Join us Saturday, April 16 at the Mill Pond Conservation Area to take part in year two of transforming open space in Westport. Last year, with the help of the community, the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) established a small grove of heirloom variety fruit...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways, Events
Affectionately known as the Timberdoodle, American Woodcocks are one of Westport’s more unusual seasonal residents. Unlike many species of shorebird, the American Woodcock prefers upland forests over sandy beaches and dines primarily on earthworms. Join Executive...
