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...
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...
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...
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,...
Westport’s glorious summer, full of cool waters, hot sands, happy cows, and beautiful fields, is also WLCT’s busiest time of year, with lots of visitors and necessary land stewardship during the growing season. This summer, we managed to squeeze in some...
