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Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – March 2024
Spring 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. They wait for very specific conditions: a rainy night after the ground has thawed and the temperature is at least 40 degrees. Amphibians migrate from…
Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – July 2023
Hot enough for ya? This is the question I used to hear when I was growing up in Washington, D.C. And it was hot–in the 90’s most summer days. When we moved north to New England, we didn’t have nearly as much hot weather–only about two weeks a year when it was in the low…
Wildlife Watch by Marian Harman – October 2020
Many of Westford’s birds have migrated south by now, and we miss seeing them at our feeders and hearing their songs in our yards and woods. But, late fall and winter bring new opportunities. This is the time to really pay attention to and learn about our resident birds. There is much to learn about…
Westford Conservation Trust Scholarship Recipients for 2024
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…
Annual Meeting – Guest Speaker Resource Info Update
Guest Speaker Amy Meltzer Shares Pollinator Info Resources Thanks so much for all who attended our annual trust meeting! Our guest speaker Amy Meltzer shared some wonderful info about Pollinators and Gardening for Biodiversity with native plants. Thanks to Amy Meltzer of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network for providing the following information: Where to Do Native…
Westford Conservation Trust Donates $8,000 to Help Conserve Salt Box Farm
Westford Conservation Trust voted to donate $8,000 to the Campaign to Conserve Salt Box Farm in support of the protection of open space in Westford. Please consider donating today to help with the protection and conservation of this very special property! Salt Box Farm The 52-acre Salt Box Farm on Hildreth Street in Westford Center…
