Beyond the Barways

2024 Stewardship Wrap Up

2024 Stewardship Wrap Up

Stewardship–caring for the land–is the long-term responsibility of land preservation. WLCT’s stewardship program took on restoration and trail projects in 2024.

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Week of Thanks: Greg Cherneff

Week of Thanks: Greg Cherneff

WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. This year we are celebrating 10 years of Tuesday Trail Team. We...

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150 Acres, Preserved!

150 Acres, Preserved!

Westport Woods, looking North from Adamsville Road (bottom of photo) Critical Habitat, Waterways, and Access to Explore This complex project required the coordination and commitment from landowners, donors, the Town of Westport, and many conservation partners. WLCT is...

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Fall Stewardship Forum

Fall Stewardship Forum

WLCT hosted a successful fall stewardship forum focusing on grasslands. As we learn more about the grasslands we manage, we’re sharing with, and learning from, others doing similar work.

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Week of Thanks: The Town of Westport

Week of Thanks: The Town of Westport

WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We conclude our annual Week of Thanks by expressing our gratitude...

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Week of Thanks: Westport Recreation

Week of Thanks: Westport Recreation

WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. The Town of Westport Recreation Department partners with us to...

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Falling into Autumn

Falling into Autumn

As autumn descends on the Farm Coast in earnest, chilling our nights and filling our days with the colors of gorgeous changing leaves, WLCT is moving headlong into a season of new programming!

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Week of Thanks: Jess Cook

Week of Thanks: Jess Cook

WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We rely on enthusiastic community volunteers who support our...

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Week of Thanks: Valerie Bassett

Week of Thanks: Valerie Bassett

WLCT is grateful for the Westport community, without whom we would not be able to preserve, care, and connect people to the land. Each year we take this week to thank a few of the people who inspire us. We begin our annual Week of Thanks with Valerie Bassett, WLCT...

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Grasslands: A Primer

Grasslands: A Primer

You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in describing the seeded open spaces we manage.

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Grow Your Own Oak

Grow Your Own Oak

Oaks are vital to our natural world and they are fun to grow. With so many acorns on the ground this fall, why not try it yourself?

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