Beyond the Barways

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! WLCT would like to thank Wendy and Jeff for all they do for WLCT! One...

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! WLCT would like to thank Kathy for all she does for WLCT! Kathy was an...

The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) seeks to sell a parcel comprising approximately 42 acres located at 764 Pine Hill Road, Lot 2 known as Berry Hill Farm. The parcel will be conveyed subject to a Conservation Restriction (CR) co-held by the Town of...

WLCT and Town of Westport Partner to Conserve Berry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road Tina Schmid (WLCT President), Dale Weber (CPC Project Liaison), and Bob Pierce (BHF landowner) celebrating the closing The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) has partnered with the...

Note from Nate McCullin, WLCT Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager Photo by Greg Stone, Grasses in Meadow at Westport Woods As the solstice approaches and our days are shorter the landscape begins to change from vibrant reds, yellows and oranges finally settling into...

The Westport Land Conservation Trust is very thankful for community partners like Country Woolens. This November shop at Country Woolens on Wednesdays and 10% of the proceeds from your holiday shopping will go to support WLCT. If you can't make it in store- buy a gift...

As autumn arrives we begin to see the changes in color in the landscape. The first to give us a sign is usually the Red Maple, which after a few cold nights will transform its leaves to a fiery red. The Tupelo is soon to follow with species like Ash, Beech and Hickory...

Have you ever wondered why some animals are so well adapted to living in the dark? Animals have evolved to use the cover of the night to escape the heat of the day and avoid human activity, others need the night to hunt, mate, or hide from predators. These animals...

Cleaning up our gardens in the fall is something we all often tackle in October and November of each year. However, have you ever stop to think more about why and the reasons for certain techniques? Fall clean-up, at its core, has little to do with the health of the...

Featuring photography from Robert Feingold WLCT is proud to present a selection of wonderful photographs from local attorney and conservationist Robert Feingold. Bob is a resident of Dartmouth, born in New Bedford, and frequent visitor to the many special outdoor...

Note from Nate McCullin, Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager The American Beech (Fagus grandiflora) has long since been a staple of the hardwood forests of New England. Growing up to 100’ feet tall it is hard to miss with its silvery gray bark rippling up and down...