Beyond the Barways
Trail Team Salute to veteran and retired police officer Frank Rod
Frank Rod (above) crafting one of WLCT's new trail signs posts installed over the summer. Retired police officer and US Army veteran, Frank Rod, helps keep WLCT trails clear, parking areas clean and boardwalks sturdy. From removing bark on locust logs for the...
OCTOBER – AUTUMN OLIVE
Olives?… like Plantain (our September plant of the month), we find on our hands yet another unexpected plant on a New England conservation cooking post! But yet again, these are certainly not the salty, rich “olives” you are familiar with. No, our sweet and sour...
Go Take a Hike!
Forge Pond Conservation Area by Greg StoneThe Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) cordially invites you to go take a hike Autumn is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Westport’s natural landscapes. The temperatures are cool, the leaves are turning beautiful...
SEPTEMBER – PLANTAIN
You might be surprised to see the name “Plantain” titling an article on local foraging. Plantain jungles in New England? Well, sort of! But this is certainly not the Plantain you’ve met at the grocery store or your favorite taco joint. You have no doubt seen our local...
The Return of the American Tallgrass Landscape
The Westport Woods Conservation Park Tallgrass Meadow by Greg Stone Tallgrass meadow is capable of supporting significant biodiversity. As its name suggests, the most obvious features of the tallgrass meadow habitat are tall grasses, such as indiangrass (Sorghastrum...
Meet BayCoast Bank Summer Interns Max, Hana & Carly
Max Barr (right), Hana Tabit (center) and Carly Sherman (left) share your dedication to caring for the environment. What has been your favorite part of the BayCoast Bank Outreach and Stewardship Summer Internship? It has been an absolute joy to work with a team of...
New trail sign posts installed across Town
Photos by Westport Land Conservation Trust volunteer Greg StoneMore than 65 directional trail sign posts have been constructed and erected at seven Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) hiking areas. This initiative was launched in Fall of 2019 by the WLCT Land...
JULY – ST JOHN’S WORT
Each one of us has our own symbol that tells us what we’ve been waiting all spring to hear… it’s officially summertime! For some, that symbol is the last day of school or the first backyard cookout with friends. For others, especially of the herbal persuasion, it’s...
Our Renovation Work Continues
Photos by Westport Land Conservation Trust volunteer Greg StoneConstructed at or around 1850, the George Kirby House at 573 Adamsville Road is less than a season away from becoming the headquarters of the Westport Land Conservation Trust. An enigma for historians, ...
MAY – DANDELION
If the poet Mary Howitt said, “happy are they who hath the power to gather wisdom from a flower,” then I might add, “and healthy are they who hath the wisdom to gather power from a flower!” Especially, that is, if we’re talking about a certain wild and infamous...
Support the 2020 Membership Fund today
Dawn at Westport Woods by Greg Stone On behalf of the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT), I am sending my best wishes for your well-being and your family's health during this unprecedented time. We have all been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and I am inspired...
Children’s Garden at Westport Woods Takes Shape
Children's Discovery Garden site work and photos by Westport Land Conservation TrustWhile these unprecedented times bring a lot of uncertainty, Westport Woods has a secure place in our community's future thanks to your support. We are excited to share with you the...