Beyond the Barways
The Legacy Of A Tree
The enormous spruce tree gracing the front yard of Kirby House at Westport Woods is the gift of Ray Elias. The spruce, like Ray himself, is a lifelong resident of Westport and an integral part of the community. Generations of children will remember this tree lit up at...
WLCT Week of Thanks: Meryl Moss
Our Week of Thanks spotlights board member Meryl Moss for her love of WLCT’s trails and her board expertise.
WLCT Week of Thanks: Town of Westport
Our Week of Thanks spotlights the Town of Westport — the entire town!
WLCT Week of Thanks: Hope Sterling
Our Week of Thanks spotlights stewardship volunteer Hope Sterling for her plant knowledge and leadership on Tuesday mornings.
WLCT Week of Thanks: Clem Desjardins
Our Week of Thanks spotlights Clem Desjardins for his dedication to Herb Hadfield Conservation Area and its trees.
WLCT Week of Thanks: Gerald Lewandowski
Our Week of Thanks spotlights Gerald Lewandowski, who farms on forever-preserved land.
Annual Reading of “Allegiance to Gratitude”
Learn more about WLCT’s annual read aloud of Allegiance to Gratitude, a part of Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass.
Why Are Oaks Special?
Oak trees, genus Quercus, are vital to ecosystems and human civilization. Learn more about the biology and bounty of this beautiful tree at the Learning Center.
Birds of the Shore
Ruddy Turnstone A community for wildlife Westport Land Conservation Trust took a terrific trek on the last Thursday of October, heading to one of the great coastal habitats of the South Coast on a search for shorebirds, sea ducks, and other shoreline-loving wildlife....
Composting, Life After Decay
Do you remember reading (or watching) Washington Irving’s original spooky tale of theheadless horseman? On that fateful night in Tarry Town, in the late 1700s, Bromlaunches a pumpkin (variety unknown) at Ichabod Crane. I wonder where exactly thepumpkin landed. Maybe...
How Not To Tidy (Your Garden)
The air has a definite snap to it and trees are more bare than brilliant. It must be time to tidy the garden, right? Before you scrape your beds clear of growing season debris, consider the benefits of leaving them be. The stalks and leaves of our gardens provide...
Pumpkin Recycling at Westport Woods
Pumpkins make great compost and wildlife food. Drop yours off at Westport Woods Conservation Park and keep them out of the landfill!