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...
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Fall is an important time for perennial plants and trees and their health heading into winter. As perennials begin to senesce (programmed cellular death), they put energy into root development and start moving water and sap downward to protect from winter freezes....
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
As the summer growing season comes to a close, we are also saying farewell to our BayCoast Bank Stewardship Interns, Alec Mauk and Benjamin Sisson. Throughout the summer, interns are exposed to the many facets of conservation. Interns work on individual projects...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
It starts with one Have you seen your first Monarch butterfly of the year? What about our native bumble bees (Bombus)? As temperatures climb and summer’s warmth falls upon us, the arrival of pollinating insects (and birds!) is undeniable. As I write this, I reflect on...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
May is underway, and it is truly one of the most beautiful seasons on the South Coast. Here at Westport Woods, plants and trees seem to be transforming by the minute, as they bloom and leaf out thanks to Spring’s mix of soft rain, sunshine, and warmer nights....
