Preserving and Protecting Westford's Open Space and Natural Resources.
Westford’s wildlife photographers were busy this year! Check out some of the wonderful flora & fauna photographs submitted to Marian Harman for our Photo Gallery for 2019. We love to receive your photos of flora and fauna from around Westford for our website and our Facebook photo album. Email photos to: photos@westfordconservationtrust.org Be sure … Read more
In late fall and winter when most plants are dormant, lichens are still growing. You have probably noticed lichens on trees, rocks and even tombstones. Lichens can survive and grow in conditions of extreme cold and dryness, even in parts of Antarctica. Lichens are a curious combination of a green algae and a fungus. They … Read more
In This Issue Annual Meeting 2019 In memorium, Emily Edwards 2019 Summer in Review Girl Scout Troop 85411 Transforms Beaver Brook Trail by Dave Ebitson New Trail Opportunity on the Salt Box Farm by Rich Strazdas The Abbot Trailby Bill Harman What’s in your Backyard? – Recognizing and Controlling Invasives Guided Trail Walk Schedule for … Read more
Where have all the birds gone? Many wildlife watchers have asked this question recently. Indeed, our feeders, after being in constant demand all summer, are now virtually empty of birds, save for an occasional goldfinch. As I recall, this is always a concern for feeder watchers at this time of year. There may be several … Read more
Pileated Woodpecker at Frances Hill Conservation Land – September 2019 Photo courtesy of Roy Perry