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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
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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
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Marsh Marigold
Marsh Marigold noted at Emmet Conservation Land May 11, 2024 during the trust annual Bird Walk. Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is notable for its bright yellow spring bloom and its
Nature Sighting photos are from area residents and visitors. To share your great, Westford area, outdoor photo, send it to us!
Upcoming Events
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Sassafras Trail Guided Hike
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Hiking Trails of Westford Award Program
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Tuesday Trail Steward Group
News and Updates
Spring 2024 Newsletter
May 17, 2024In This Issue WCT 40th Anniversary See Something – Say Something by Rich Strazdas Anatomy of a Boardwalk by Rich Strazdas The New Overlook Trail by Bill Harman Help Wanted! … Read more
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Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – April 2024
May 7, 2024Early Birds Its clear that spring has started early. Precipitation is seven inches above normal this year, and above average temperatures suggest that this will be a warm spring. As … Read more
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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