Beyond the Barways

Leaving A Legacy of Conservation

Leaving A Legacy of Conservation

WLCT honors planned giving donors by naming them in our Legacy Society. If you have remembered WLCT in your estate plan, please let us know. We would love the opportunity to say “Thank You!”

read more
Ian Silvia Works Ready to Be Discovered

Ian Silvia Works Ready to Be Discovered

2023 Artist in Residence Ian Silvia installed 8 glass, stone and metal works throughout the trails at Westport Woods Conservation Park. A Little Compton resident, Ian brings a lifetime of familiarity with the local ecosystem to his work. As you walk the trails, keep...

read more
Night Moves

Night Moves

We are a few weeks into autumn, the sun sets earlier in the day only to rise ever later, the evenings are longer, and the nights a little colder. The trees and fields look sparse as the leaves fall and the corn is cut. While earlier sunsets might make us want to cozy...

read more
Safety Tips for Hunting Season

Safety Tips for Hunting Season

Hunting season is in full swing. Knowing where and when hunting is allowed helps everyone stay safe. Per Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations: Archery season, October 2nd - November 25th Shotgun season, November 27th - December 9th Primitive firearms, December...

read more
Beyond Your Field Edge

Beyond Your Field Edge

Buffer zones offer attractive habitat and excellent filtration at the edges of fields and forests. Read more from Executive Director Ross Moran.

read more
Trees as Home

Trees as Home

Trees need specific habitats to thrive–and in doing so, provide homes for a multitude of other creatures.

read more
Leave The Snags Alone!

Leave The Snags Alone!

It’s tempting to tidy after a storm, but those dead trees are vital to the support of a healthy ecosystem.

read more