Beyond the Barways
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...
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...
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...
Autumn Naturalist’s Corner
Westport Woods provides the perfect place to observe the transitional edges of grassland and woodland during this season of change.
Grasslands: A Primer
You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in describing the seeded open spaces we manage.
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.
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!
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?
What We Did This Summer
Summer in Westport is full of activity and we’re no exception! Read about our summer preservation, stewardship, and education activities.
Fall Stewardship Forum
WLCT cordially invites you the Fall Stewardship Forum: Grasslands Friday, October 4th, 9 am WLCT offices at Westport Woods Conservation Park573 Adamsville Road, Westport Schedule 9-9:30 Arrival and Refreshments 9:30-10:45 Meadow/Grassland Planning for Restoration...
Early Fall at Westport Woods
September is here with quieter days and cooler nights. Come see how the meadows and trails change with the seasons. grasses flank the yellow trail Cooler weather means longer trail time! Try out our new blue/red trails or a new-to-you trail! West-side yellow trail...
New Addition to the Children’s Garden
As part of his work this summer, BayCoast Bank Summer Land Steward Intern Nate Vanech made upgrades to the Children's Discovery Garden. Below, he writes about his experience. The Land Steward Summer Intern spends a lot of hours maintaining the gardens and accessible...