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News
What We Did This Summer
Westport's glorious summer, full of cool waters, hot sands, happy cows, and beautiful fields, is also WLCT's busiest time of year, with lots of visitors and necessary land stewardship during the growing season. This summer, we managed to squeeze in some additional...
Fall Stewardship Forum
WLCT cordially invites you the Fall Stewardship Forum: Grasslands Friday, October 4th, 9 am WLCT offices at Westport Woods Conservation Park573 Adamsville Road, Westport Schedule 9-9:30 Arrival and Refreshments 9:30-10:45 Meadow/Grassland Planning for Restoration...
Early Fall at Westport Woods
September is here with quieter days and cooler nights. Come see how the meadows and trails change with the seasons. grasses flank the yellow trail Cooler weather means longer trail time! Try out our new blue/red trails or a new-to-you trail! West-side yellow trail...
events
Autumn South Coast Stroll: East Beach
Our South Coast Strolls will be a series of walks at a different coastal location in October and November. These walks will identify areas around Westport and the features that entice biodiversity in each habitat. Although we will endeavor to keep to the most...
Bats Before Bedtime
Join us as we take a little evening stroll along the edges of the meadow and watch for our flying mammalian friends! We will meet about twenty minutes before sunset, have a brief overview of the natural history and life of these fascinating creatures, and then have a...
Campfire Tales of the Weird and Wild
It is Halloween, a time for thrills and chills. Join us as we gather around the crackling campfire for a night of spine-chilling storytelling. We will be sharing stories of suspense under the fall sky, telling tales of weirdness set in the natural wilds. It is a time...