Beyond the Barways
WLCT welcomes our first development & communications coordinator
“We're excited that Charlotte is joining the team and bringing a passion for connecting people to nature. We look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with our community focused on preserving the best of Westport,” Ross Moran, Executive Director WLCT...
Spring Emergence
March has arrived and with it the emergence of the first bastions of spring including Snow Drops, Miniature Iris and Daffodil. In our forests and stream edges the Witchhazel proudly waves its small yellow flags. On the forest floor, Skunk Cabbage employs biological...
Coyotes: Westport’s Wild Canines
For some the sighting of a coyote brings an instant sense of alarm and fear. People often equate them with the wolves they have seen on TV out west who are much larger, and naturally more aggressive. However, coyotes are just naturally curious and playful animals...
WLCT is HIring!
WLCT has a fun and exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys fundraising and communications work. Come join the team as our new Development and Communications Coordinator! About the Position: The Development and Communications Coordinator will be an integral part of...
Winter Break at Westport Woods
February 21st-24th The Learning Center at Westport Woods will be open from 10am-2pm February 21st-24th. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor activities for families to choose depending on the weather. Join us to explore the woods on a scavenger hunt and learn...
Frozen Features
Nature is abundant with patterns wherever we look. The branches of the trees, the leaves on the ground, and the clouds in the sky all show us a natural geometry that is hard to replicate. Winters in New England often strip away the fascia and expose the true framework...
Nature’s Architecture: Trees Structure and Identification
Winter is an interesting time to observe the plants in our landscapes, especially those that are deciduous. When the leaves fall from our trees and shrubs throughout the Fall the structure of those plants begins to be slowly exposed over a few weeks time. Intricate...
Year in Review — Mather Hoyt
This year was filled with learning and exploring around Westport. The most rewarding part of 2022 was working with young people, especially through our outdoor educational Pop-up tents. It is so much fun watching their imaginations run wild as they explore the...
Year in review — Ross Moran
2022 has been such a wonderful year for WLCT as we celebrated 50 years. We had the privilege to work on several land preservation projects that embody the work of WLCT strives to execute, conserving the Town’s most special places. One of these was Berry Hill Farm, and...
Year in review–Nate Mccullin
One of the biggest challenges to experiencing the outdoors is accessibility for those with mobility issues. I had the pleasure this past year of working on a 2 phase project to create an All Persons Path through a portion of the meadow and woodlands at the...
Trail Team Appreciation
We would like to give a shout out to some of our most dedicated volunteers- the Tuesday Trail Team! Each year they volunteer countless hours to improve our properties, maintain high quality trails, and help construct the beautiful Westport Woods Conservation Park. All...
Nature’s Bounty of Holly
Many who visit the trails of southeastern Massachusetts are drawn to the beauty of a dynamic system. Wetlands, forests, open fields rolling down to the coastal plain. Westport is a really cool example of a unique Massachusetts biome made up of deciduous forest and...