by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
WLCT asked landowner Rob Bryan to talk about caring for his forested land for our 2025 Week of Thanks. In the 1980s, Rob’s family donated 40 acres to WLCT which became the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge. These acres, as well as abutting property owned by Rob and his...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
Rhode Island Partners Habitats stretch beyond state lines. We’re working with our Rhode Island partners–Tiverton Land Trust, Tiverton Open Space Commission, Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust (LCACT), and others–to preserve strategic lands...
by Ross Moran | Beyond the Barways
This project includes the total acquisition and preservation of over 200 acres of ecologically significant land on Sodom Road in Westport. In addition to its core habitat characteristics, this property will increase public access for passive recreation by connecting...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
At WLCT we build a lot of bridges. This fall we’re installing two new crossings over Angeline Brook at the Herb Hadfield Conservation Area. If you’ve taken a walk at Herb Hadfield after a rainstorm, you’ll know that the old bridges were inundated and...
by Westport Land Trust Staff | Beyond the Barways
WLCT is delighted to host a fall intern this year. Meet Leila, in her own words. My name is Leila Oliveira and I am completing my Associate’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture at Bristol Community College. I plan to continue my education at University of...
