Featured Stories
Earth Month Guided Hikes/WCA Events
Family Earth Month Walks Sponsored by Westford Conservation Trust and Westford Climate Action April 2024 No registration is required for these walks. All walks will run rain or shine. Well-behaved
Westford Conservation Trust Annual Meeting – November 2023
Update View Mass Wildlife Chalis Bird’s presentation on Black Bears of New England click here to see the zoom meeting and presentation from November 16, 2023 Westford Conservation Trust Annual
Nature Sightings
Vernal Pool Critters
Yellow-spotted salamander Jefferson/Blue-spotted Complex Wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) Here are some recent photos from two vernal pool locations near us that saw some activity on a few rainy early March
Nature Sighting photos are from area residents and visitors. To share your great, Westford area, outdoor photo, send it to us!
Upcoming Events
The Stone Arch Bridge - (NOTE: date and time changed due to rescheduled Town Meeting)
Spring Bird Walk
Kissacook Hill Guided Hike
Hiking Trails of Westford Award Program
News and Updates
Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – March 2024
April 11, 2024Spring has come early this year, at least if you watch and listen for emerging amphibians. Many amphibians usually emerge from their winter hibernation in late March or early April. … Read more
Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – February 2024
March 11, 2024In May of 2020, northern Westford experienced a furious microburst of wind. It came on very suddenly and knocked down huge swathes of big old pine trees in its path. … Read more
Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – January 2024
February 13, 2024This winter has been very mild in general, but we have had a few snowstorms. When there is snow on the ground, I love to go out looking for animal … Read more