Beyond the Barways
What’s the Birdcast for March?
March brings new birds to Westport, thanks to our position along the Atlantic Flyway. Learn who is newly back in town and what that means for our larger habitats.
Want Birds? Plant for Insects
Late winter gardens help us plan for the future. How can we plan gardens for strong food chains and the enjoyment of people and animals?
Exploring Westport One Trail at a Time
7 intrepid explorers completed our 2024 Trail Explorers challenge and sent in the winning phrase to take home their own Explorers Backpack.
Love the Land
This February, WLCT invites you to Love the Land! Mourning Doves softly coo; a pair of cardinals blaze red and soft pink; winterberry and holly flare along a trail; and moss glows green underfoot. The quiet of wintertime provides some of the most wonderful experiences...
Anticipating a Terrific 2025
Together we preserved over 200 acres abutting Westport Woods and 23 acres of farmland in 2024, in addition to programs & events that deepened connection to the land. We’re looking forward to 2025 with anticipation!
Who is Hibernating?
Hibernation is more than the simply falling asleep, it is the complex actions of an animal who slows its functioning in order to lower its need for food and water. Learn more!
Keeping Up with Winter Trails
WLCT aims to keep our trails in peak condition all year. Winter’s freezing temperatures and high winds mean more potential issues.
The Woods in Winter
The woods in midwinter provide a perfect place to walk and wonder. Join WLCT for any of our January walks and look for more in February.
Cataloging the Native Plant Garden
Labeling the plants in our teaching gardens helps visitors to recognize native plants in cultivated and more naturalized places–plants that they might then find on the trails or in their backyards. The process of labeling plants in the new native garden was a learning lab all its own for volunteer Elizabeth Hubert.
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.
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...
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...