Beyond the Barways
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.
Swifties In the Chimney
Chimney Swifts are becoming rarer
Cultivating Inspiration
What is the value of taking off a few days for personal learning? Nate McCullin muses over continuing education, for himself and those he works with at WLCT.
A Sweet First Season at Berry Hill Farm
Berry Hill Farm's new owners, Adam and Carissa Davenport, closed out a successful first blueberry season this past weekend. The blueberry harvest this year was "good and manageable," said Carissa, noting that last year's drought made this year's harvest slightly...
Dazzling Dragonflies, Late Summer Skimmers
Dragonflies love the hot sunny days of August, emerging by the dozens to skim meadow grasses and dine on mosquitos.
Thank you, WLCT Volunteers!
WLCT is so thankful for our incredible volunteers!
Moths, Summer’s Perfect Generalists
Feathery and nocturnal, moths are generalists of the garden, pollinating and procreating on numerous plants.
Building a Rain Garden
Nellie Harvey writes about her experience of building a rain garden at Westport Woods.
Nature Campers at Westport Woods
Westport campers hit the trails this summer and learned about the animals and plants in their backyard.
Meet our 2023 Summer interns!
3 interns have joined our summer staff this year.
WLCT Welcomes Aaron Teixeira, Community Connections Coordinator
Aaron Teixiera is a lifelong nature enthusiast, a birder, and an educator. We’re excited he’s joined our staff.
Plant Identification at Westport Woods
New plant labels at Westport Woods will assist in identifying plants in gardens and on trails.