by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
January’s biting winds and frosty temperatures have quickly reminded us of the true nature of our New England winters. Blustery winds mean there have been whole days here at Westport Woods with not bird in sight, and only frozen scat indicates a presence of the...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
As we bid farewell to this year and look ahead to the next, with the solstice behind us and the lengthening days ahead, our gratitude is spilling over we consider the blessings of the community and the nature around us in Westport. With the days getting...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Westport Woods, looking North from Adamsville Road (bottom of photo) Critical Habitat, Waterways, and Access to Explore This complex project required the coordination and commitment from landowners, donors, the Town of Westport, and many conservation partners. WLCT is...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
During the autumn season, the grassland landscape and forest edges are transformed into a vibrant tapestry of color. With their diverse array of resources, between the covered wooded areas and open field, these transitional habitats have a lot to offer wildlife. At...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
A great year for acorns! Different species have different “mast” years. 2024 is the year of the acorn and that’s a great thing for our area. Oak trees are vital to our natural world–they shelter and feed literally thousands of insects, birds,...
