Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving and Protecting Westford's Open Space and Natural Resources.
This article tells the rest of the story of “Anatomy of a Boardwalk” from the Spring newsletter. Westford Academy runs a Capstone program every spring for senior students, who may choose to intern at a local business or perform community service. This is the second time the Trust has utilized this program to apply local … Read more
In this issue WCT Annual Meeting – November 2024 The Trust’s Summer 2024 Activities Lakeside Meadows Boardwalk Expansion Ongoing Trail Maintenance Bill Harman – Hero of the Westford Conservation Trust by Rose O’Donnell Tuesday Morning Trail Projects by Bill Harman Trust mentors four Westford Academy Capstone Students by Rich Strazdas Fall 2024 Newsletter
Winterberry near Stony Brook, October 2024 – Winterberry holly is aptly named for the abundant shiny red berries that adorn this small tree throughout the winter, made all the more striking when the deciduous leaves have dropped. Look for it near wetlands and vernal pools. Berries provide critical food for birds in winter, and the … Read more
WCT Annual Meeting – Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 7 pm – PCA (Parish Center for the Arts) , Westford Center Members and friends are invited to join us for our our Annual Trust Meeting. We will have a brief Trust business meeting followed by our guest speaker. Light refreshments will be served. Hope you … Read more
Each year the Trust presents college scholarships to Westford seniors going to college with an interest in environmental science or related field, demonstrated by coursework and volunteer/community service. Education and conservation are foremost in the minds of the Trust directors and we hope to encourage the youth of Westford to follow this same passion. The … Read more