Land For the Birds
The Westport community invests in the preservation of forests, waterways, rivers and marshes so…
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It’s Tough Being a Bird
Birds who overwinter in Southern New England utilize different strategies to stay alive until…
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Assessing Snow Damage
Heavy, wet snow might damage trees and shrubs. Take steps to assess, salvage, and…
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What Snow Does for the Land
While snow can often be an inconvenience or even a danger, it is also…
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Corridors for Stories
Large, undisturbed habitat may call to mind creatures of folklore, but, in fact is…
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Native Plants Make a Vibrant Landscape
The beauty of the winter landscape is found in the colors, texture, and structure…
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Going Green with Winter Greens
Gathering greens creates a sensory experience you won’t find at the mall. Knowing what…
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Stewarding a Family Legacy
Forester Rob Bryan cares for a family legacy woodlot. Carefully managed forested land is…
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Collaboration Across State Lines
Working with our Rhode Island preservation partners, WLCT is preserving land that will expand…
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Sodom Road Conservation Project
Acquisition and preservation of over 200 acres in 2024 expanded Westport Woods and preserved…
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Building Bridges for Stewardship
Bridge building takes many forms. As two new bridges are installed over Angeline Brook,…
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Meet our Fall Stewardship Intern
Meet Leila Oliveira, our Fall intern. Leila is a Fall River resident whose love…
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Making the Most of Stick Season
Bare trees and empty gardens mark stick season and make it easier to to…
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Fall Tree Care
Now is not the time though to give up on watering and fertilizing. In…
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Preserving Prime Farmland and Pristine Habitat
Preserve 130 acres of critical natural habitat and water resources, working farmland and public…
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Buggin’ Out with Pollinators
Bring on the pollinators–crawling or flying, insect or bird! The plants in our habitats…
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Seed Mixes For Improved Habitat
The seed mixes we use are chosen with an eye to visual interest, plant…
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Westport Is Waking Up
Spring gets louder as days lengthen and nights get warmer. Check out what we’re…
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What’s the Birdcast for March?
March brings new birds to Westport, thanks to our position along the Atlantic Flyway.…
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Want Birds? Plant for Insects
Late winter gardens help us plan for the future. How can we plan gardens…
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Who is Hibernating?
Hibernation is more than the simply falling asleep, it is the complex actions of…
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The Woods in Winter
The woods in midwinter provide a perfect place to walk and wonder. Join WLCT…
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150 Acres, Preserved!
Critical Habitat, Waterways, and Access to Explore This complex project required the coordination and…
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Autumn Naturalist’s Corner
Westport Woods provides the perfect place to observe the transitional edges of grassland and…