Beyond the Barways
10 Years of Tuesday Trail Team
TTT gathers in the Children's Discovery Garden, December 2023 2024 brings many exciting opportunities here at WLCT, but perhaps none more exciting than celebrating 10 years of the Tuesday Trail Team! Throughout 2024, TTT@10 will showcase the work of WLCT's Tuesday...
Oak Exhibit Unveiled
This month, we are pleased to open to the public an exhibit crafted by a partnership between the Little Compton Garden Club and the Garden Club of Buzzards Bay! This exhibit details the intertwined nature of ourselves and our native oaks, with a focus on the...
Propogating Inspiration in Winter
After the bright light of the solstice fire has settled down to the warm glow of coals andthe excitement of the holiday season has worn off, I start to truly feel the chill of winter.The gray skies seem to get lower every day, offering what little insulation they...
2023 Year in review
Thank you! We had an incredibly successful and full year, thanks to you! new programming offered exploration expansion of Westport Woods new farmers at forever-preserved Berry Hill additional expansion at Westport Woods updated garden beds at Mill Pond community...
Once Upon A Pine Tree: A StoryWalk
Looking for a reason to get outside in the New Year? In January, Westport Woods will be the setting for a storywalk of Lynne Samson’s timely tale Once Upon a Pine Tree. With a central setting of a winter wonderland, this picture book describes the life cycle of a pine...
Messy By Design: Gardens Take Planning
Designing the Naturalistic Landscape I have now been practicing horticulture professionally for 20 years, during which my focus was almost entirely on the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of naturalistic landscapes. These thoughtfully crafted gardens...
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...
Walk The Let On New Year’s Day
Like all of WLCT's public access properties, The Let Conservation Area is marked with a hanging green sign, WLCT's logo prominently displayed. Unlike other properties, this one is only accessible from the water--unless you join us on New Year's Day! The Let...
Feeding Birds in Winter
As the chill of autumn gives way to the silent cool of winter, quite a few of our bird friends have migrated for warmer climates. Backyard birds remain do remain here for the winter! A simple bird feeder can keep cold weather birds coming to your backyard until spring...
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!