Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving and Protecting Westford's Open Space and Natural Resources.
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Post talk update: Here is the February 11, 2021 recorded presentation by Dr. Robert Thorson on New England Stone Walls. Join Geologist and New England’s foremost expert on stone walls, Robert Thorson, in a conversation on the fascinating history of Westford’s signature, but often forgotten, landform – stone walls. Thorson uncovers why New England is … Read more
Westford Girl Scout Troop 85410 Silver Award Congratulations to Cadettes Nandana, Amelia and Ashley, who completed their Silver Award project this summer. Their pollinator awareness project included two parts, a public pollinator garden with a sign, and an educational workshop (virtual) including ‘seed bombs‘ which includes select pollinator friendly plants. Originally the scouts planned to … Read more
Scouts BSA Conservation Land and Trail Projects for Eagle Scout Award Thanks to all involved with these Eagle scout projects and to Westford Conservation trust mentors for their help & guidance. Acker-Dan-DeSilva Trail Bridge Project – Surya Patil Troop 195 Boy Scout Surya Patil completed the Acker Trail bridge on the section of the town … Read more
Since 2001, the Trust has partnered with Westford fourth grades to present a bird feeder program. The trust maintains and fills feeders at Crisafulli and Abbot Schools. At present, Crisafulli School is currently participating in this program. Last month, Crisafulli librarian Sue Carr helped to organize a birding presentation to each of six fourth grade … Read more
After several months of hard work clearing and restoring a local hiking trail, Westford Girl Scouts Troop 85411 had a grand reopening on August 9th of the Butterfield Lane section of the Beaverbrook Trail in Westford, near the Littleton town line. The scouts also worked to bring this trail up to AMC specifications . Trust … Read more