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…
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Grasslands: A Primer
You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in…
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Grow Your Own Oak
Oaks are vital to our natural world and they are fun to grow. With…
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What We Did This Summer
Summer in Westport is full of activity and we’re no exception! Read about our…
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Early Fall at Westport Woods
September is here with quieter days and cooler nights. Come see how the meadows…
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Tuesday Trail Team Field Trip
Tuesday Trail Team takes a field trip and glimpses landscape scale restoration for inspiration.
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So Much to Explore at Westport Woods
Looking for a new place to picnic, bring your kids, or explore varied habitats?…
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Managing Modern Meadows
Managing meadows requires a holistic approach, from the land use history to the habitat…
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New Gardens at Kirby House
New native plant gardens at the WLCT offices will boost habitat, add interest to…
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Gardening for Conservation Education
This Spring we’re planting a new garden at Westport Woods which we hope will…
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Beyond Your Field Edge
Buffer zones offer attractive habitat and excellent filtration at the edges of fields and…
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Swifties In the Chimney
Chimney Swifts are becoming rarer
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Every Last Drop
Recently, a visitor shared the observation that there was more pollen and allergies than…
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Nature’s Architecture: Trees Structure and Identification
Winter is an interesting time to observe the plants in our landscapes, especially those…
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Native Grasses found in meadows at Westport Woods
A meadow is an area of open land, dominated by grasses and flowering plants, but…
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4 Trees we LOVE in Westport
Westport is just over 52 square miles and home to a whole host of…
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Join Jan and Anne Marie on the Trail Team
Jan Turner (left) and Anne Marie Deconti (right) have been two of the Tuesday…