Celebrating 40 Years of Preserving and Protecting Westford's Open Space and Natural Resources.
One of the newly emerged skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) seen next to the extensive bog bridges on the lower section of the Tom Paul Trail – photo by Bill Duane, March 27, 2020 From New England Wildlife Center, Weymouth, MA – Native to eastern North America, skunk cabbage prefers to grow in wetlands. This plant … Read more
This is certainly an unusual time in our history. A pandemic is sweeping the world and we are told to “shelter in place”. For the first time any of us can remember, gatherings of all kinds are cancelled and most institutions, including schools and the library, are closed or running on a virtual basis. Fortunately, … Read more
In This Issue Hike the Trails of Westford and Win an Award! – by Rich Strazdas A Scouting Project Review – by David Ebitson 30 Year History of the Westford Wildlife Watch by Bill Harman Spring 2020 Newsletter
What is your favorite bird? Many of us would answer, “Chickadee!” After all the black-capped chickadee is the Massachusetts state bird. Chickadees’ cheerful presence at our bird feeders or in the trees along our walk, is always welcome. Its range is confined to North America, from the northeast to northern California and south to the … 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