Beyond the Barways
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!
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.