by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
The temperatures may be cooling down, but in Westport, the nocturnal nightlife is heating up as we follow the path into October. This is a wonderful time of year to see, hear and observe the activity of critters in our backyards, forests and fields. Whooo you might...
by Aaron Teixeira | Beyond the Barways
families enjoy Miss Rhonda’s Backyard Band Jam at Westport Woods outside, on Nature’s Stage! The fields, grasslands and gardens of Westport Woods are places for folks to gather, learn, and to connect with the outdoors. Nature’s Stage, our summer performance...
by Charlotte Greeson | Beyond the Barways
Thanks to a generous grant from the Westport Cultural Council and the Helen E Ellis Trust, the Westport Land Conservation Trust encouraged local explorers to get outside and explore Westport! We placed 10 Trail Explorers signs on our 10 land-based public properties....
by Nate McCullin | Beyond the Barways
Here at WLCT we pride ourselves on the fact that our nearly 20 miles of trails (and growing!) are well maintained throughout the year to ensure that visitors have a great experience. This requires a lot of work from staff, Tuesday Trail Team volunteers, and many other...
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...