Wainer Woods

Wainer Woods Wainer Woods is a 50 acre property where the Indigenous American aspects of forestry, farming and foraging can be taught to all who are interested.

Chief Two Running Elk, aka Robert Cox, is a steward committed to the conservation of the lands.

Did you get your tickets yet!?! Don't wait. Round the Bend Farm expects to sell out, so make sure you secure yours soo...
03/24/2026

Did you get your tickets yet!?! Don't wait. Round the Bend Farm expects to sell out, so make sure you secure yours soon!
The Seeds We Sow: RTB's Annual Farmraiser is happening on May 2nd 5pm-8pm

Tickets are sold on a sliding scale and kids are more than welcome! There will be fun things for the littles ones and lots of farm-fresh food and drinks for all.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SNKNVXA2ZLZWE

A Seasonal Celebration of Culture, Craft, and Communityhttps://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/maple-moon-living-exhibition...
03/11/2026

A Seasonal Celebration of Culture, Craft, and Community

https://www.pequotmuseum.org/explore/maple-moon-living-exhibition/

In the tradition of our moon cycles, four times a year the Mashantucket Pequot Museum carries on the cultural honoring and celebration of each new season in a beautiful way by welcoming guests from across the globe to experience our culture, our songs, our food, and our way of life.

Join us at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum on Saturday, March 21st to experience our traditional new year celebration and thanksgiving with Pequot maple syrup treats and family-friendly programming and entertainment as we create a space to experience our story with native artisans and storytellers showcasing their gifts and talents.

Presented in partnership with the MPTN Agricultural Department and the UConn Extension Program.

Last year, we began our first clearing phase, concentrating on the 10 acres of fields• Clearing out all invasive species...
03/03/2026

Last year, we began our first clearing phase, concentrating on the 10 acres of fields

• Clearing out all invasive species of brush from 3 fields. Our main event field, our food forest field and row crop fields. This spring, we hope to get soil ready for the season's planting.

• We’ve already removed numerous dead trees, limbs, and hanging vines. This is an ongoing operation, we check the property daily to identify these type of hazards and schedule their removal.

• We are also going to be building numerous pruning boxes for the cultivation of saplings. These saplings will replace the native hardwoods that were stripped from the land for centuries . These varieties that were used in industry from everything from buildings, to furniture and boats will become our new old age forest for centuries to come.

• We are also going to be building numerous pruning boxes for the cultivation of saplings. These saplings will replace the native hardwoods that were stripped from the land for centuries. These varieties that were used in industry from everything from buildings, to furniture to boats, will become our new old age forest for centuries to come.ome.come.ome.me.

•We’ve done extensive work on the laneway. It has been reclaimed wall-to-wall after being nonexistent. This helps greatly with parking and better access.

• Along with soil prep for our food forest, row crop field and other plantings we’ve also inoculated some logs to start our mushroom farming operation.

• We are also going to be building numerous pruning boxes for the cultivation of saplings. These saplings will replace the native hardwoods that were stripped from the land for centuries. These varieties that were used in industry from everything from buildings, to furniture, to boats, will become our new old age forest for centuries to come.

One may say we have a rather ambitious, rigorous schedule ahead. It’s a lot of work ahead for sure but I’m confident we’ll get it all done. As you can see below we are committed.

Stay up to date on Wainer Woods progress. https://www.wainerwoods.net/take-action

Did you know, we Partner With Local Sustainability, Agriculture, Art And Cultural Organizations such as our good friends...
02/26/2026

Did you know, we Partner With Local Sustainability, Agriculture, Art And Cultural Organizations such as our good friends from the Bend Farm , Land Conservation Trust, Ivory Silo Farm, The Freed Seed Federation, Westport River Watershed Alliance, Westport Historical Society and our other Westport partners
We believe that we can get so much more done together than we can alone. We are grateful for everyone's gracious support and efforts to help get us up and running. Stay tuned to learn about our spring clean up efforts.

Our friends at Round the Bend Farm know a thing or two about community - Their Manifest Love program hit a HUGE mileston...
02/23/2026

Our friends at Round the Bend Farm know a thing or two about community - Their Manifest Love program hit a HUGE milestone on February 3rd: the program has officially given away over $1 million worth of locally grown & sourced food (mostly from RTB) to its Manifest Love (ML) participants.

When: Saturday, February 28, 2026Where: University of Massachusetts AmherstMore info: https://www.nofamass.org/home/nofa...
02/23/2026

When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Where: University of Massachusetts Amherst

More info: https://www.nofamass.org/home/nofa-events/winter-conference

Join the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust for the 39th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference — a one-day gathering to learn about healthy soil principles put into practice. This year, explore what makes soil thrive: from the rich microbial life underground to the human communities and cultural practices that sustain it above.

Get ready for:

Living Soils Keynote: “Unlocking Nutrient Density” by Dan Kittredge
Nearly 20 workshop sessions with engaging speakers
Children’s Conference
Racial Justice Affinity Groups
Seed Hub: host to the community seed swap
Auction
Vendor Fair with many local & regional food system collaborators
NEW! – Film Screening: Rising River’s Edge
NEW! – A poster session exhibiting research from UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture

02/23/2026

We are hiring!!

This role is responsible for the successful development and ex*****on of an underserved land steward outreach and support program. The program will require identifying, communicating with, and building relationships with forest landowners, while also delivering education, resources, and connections.

To learn more about the position or to apply click the link below! 👇
https://www.pocassetlandtrust.org/jobs/

Seasons Greetings from Wainer Woods.As we head away from Winter Solstice, we are reminded to dial it back. As the light ...
12/29/2025

Seasons Greetings from Wainer Woods.

As we head away from Winter Solstice, we are reminded to dial it back. As the light returns, we look forward to catching up with family and friends and preparing for the coming year.

This past year’s hard work, over the spring and summer, kept us on schedule for preparing for the 250 Westport celebrations.
In 2026, you can expect Wainer Woods to be part of the Nation’s celebration in a uniquely commemorative way. We’ll highlight the Native Americans' role during that time.

2026 will bring us closer to our goal of creating spaces to learn from and reap the benefits of a well-cared for land.

Join our email list to be notified of upcoming events and calls for volunteers.

Consider a year-end donation to support our mission and our work on the land.

https://www.wainerwoods.net/take-action

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On view at New Bedford Art Museum through November 23!
11/10/2025

On view at New Bedford Art Museum through November 23!

A little rain isn't going to dull our enthusiasm for Native Voices of the Land and in support of Pocasset Pokanoket Land...
06/07/2025

A little rain isn't going to dull our enthusiasm for Native Voices of the Land and in support of Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust's Wainer Woods initiative!! We'll be celebrating our local heritage with you - our neighbors and community - until 6:30 today. Please do stop by Weatherlow Farms TODAY to say 'hi' and show your support. Ticketsare available at the door.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday afternoon at Weatherlow Farms Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) and Wainer ...
06/06/2025

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday afternoon at Weatherlow Farms

Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) and Wainer Woods, in collaboration with the Sand Hill Band of Lenape & Cherokee, present "Native Voices of the Land," a fundraising and educational event bringing together Native peoples from across the Eastern seaboard with non-Native friends and allies to share perspectives on land stewardship, strategies for reclaiming ancestral lands, and cultural revitalization efforts.

The event will feature the Eastern Medicine Singers , panel discussions with tribal leaders, and the world premiere of the documentary “Diligence” by Brooklyn Demme.

Admission: $15 in advance-recommended. $20 at the door. Seating limited to 150.

REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/ww-060725

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1505 Drift Road
Westport, MA
02790

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