Beyond the Barways
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!
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!”
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...
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...
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...
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.
Reaching For The Light
Autumn highlights our native perennials at their best.
Postcard From Yosemite
WLCT Community Connections Coordinator Aaron sends a note from the road.
Trees as Home
Trees need specific habitats to thrive–and in doing so, provide homes for a multitude of other creatures.
A Moment to Appreciate: Gift of Benches
Benches from North Hill Retirement Community now grace WLCT properties.
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