Conserving beautiful and vulnerable landscapes.

The Westport Land Conservation Trust is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to land conservation.

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What’s the Birdcast for March?

What’s the Birdcast for March?

March brings new birds to Westport, thanks to our position along the Atlantic Flyway. Learn who is newly back in town and what that means for our larger habitats.

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Spring Blooms at Herb Hadfield

Spring Blooms at Herb Hadfield

Late April on the South Coast is a special time. Springtime is nearly in full swing, the days are getting long, and the temperature is warming steadily. These conditions also awaken the plant life of the forests, grasslands and meadows as wood anemone, redbuds and...

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Springtime Social Hike at Old Harbor

Springtime Social Hike at Old Harbor

Welcome the springtime with this cozy social hike at Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge! This monthly series gets you up and out the door: strap on a pair of hiking boots, get cozy with a cup of hot cocoa, and hit the trails with your friends at neighbors. This month's...

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Vernal Pool Exploration

Vernal Pool Exploration

With Spring at our door step, animals waking up, and plants starting to blossom, it is a great time to get into the woods. Every spring, a host of amazing creatures risk their lives traveling to isolated seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools.  These special places...

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