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volunteer
Special places don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated volunteers make sure every one of our destination properties is ready for your next adventure.
Join the Tuesday Trail Team
Help maintain and improve our hiking trails and conservation lands every Tuesday morning from 9 AM to noon with the Tuesday Trail Team.
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News
150 Acres, Preserved!
Westport Woods, looking North from Adamsville Road (bottom of photo) Critical Habitat, Waterways, and Access to Explore This complex project required the coordination and commitment from landowners, donors, the Town of Westport, and many conservation partners. WLCT is...
Autumn Naturalist’s Corner
Westport Woods provides the perfect place to observe the transitional edges of grassland and woodland during this season of change.
Grasslands: A Primer
You might have noticed we are using the word grasslands rather than meadows, in describing the seeded open spaces we manage.
events
Solstice Walk and Yule Burn
Join Land Steward Nate McCullin for this annual tradition to mark the longest night and bring back the light. You'll start indoors with hot cider and an overview of the solstice's astronomical and historical significance, followed by a walk to gather greens to burn...
Shadow Drawing at Westport Woods
Transform the natural landscape into a canvas for artistic expression. The sun low in the sky makes long, sharp shadows. Take a walk at Westport Woods and sketch or photograph the world at an angle. We'll take a short walk outside of Kirby House and into the Discovery...
Lantern Craft & Walk
Shine through the wintertime with this seasonal craft. Join WLCT for our winter Lantern Making event. As we slowly slide into wintertime, we will create a lantern - using recycled materials - to help light the way in the twilight and warm the chill. This family event...