Beyond the Barways
2024 Annual Meeting
The Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. will hold its 52nd Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 23rd at 5:30pm at the Westport Grange (931 Main Road) The business meeting will begin at approximately 5:45pm with reports from the President, Executive Director, and...
2024 Board Candidate: Hope Sterling
Westport is so special to me because of its amazing mix of coastline, farmland and small town character. When we were building our house on Adamsville Rd in 2017, I spent many hours on the St Vincent DePaul property. We heard many proposals for the long-fallow...
2024 Board Candidate: Ann Squire
I want Westport to continue to be a special place for future generations. As someone who grew up in Westport, I see so many changes from my childhood. I know change cannot be prevented, but I think it is very important to protect as much as Westport's open land and...
Telling the Weather By the Birds
Birds (and wildlife) are nature’s weatherpersons: they follow trends, seek particular climates, and hone in on changes that bring optimal food supplies for their needs. Following birdlife can be like tracking a weather chart for a particular region. Now that the snows...
Gardening for Conservation Education
This Spring we’re planting a new garden at Westport Woods which we hope will inspire visitors to learn about plants’ roles in our larger ecosystems and relationship to wildlife by connecting it to the fun of backyard horticulture.
March is For Mowing Meadows
March mowing: West meadow, Westport Woods Conservation Park What is it about March? In Southern New England, there are a variety of reasons March presents the ideal window to mow and cut back our meadows, including considerations for breeding mammals and amphibians,...
Tuesday Trail Team Turns 10: Brendan Buckless
Highlighting the individuals who have made Tuesday Trail Team such a success!
Whoo’s In Your Neighborhood?
Get to know some of the South Coast’s local owls. From the common Barred Owl to the migratory Snowy Owl, our combination of fields, woodlands, and water make Westport a great place for owls.
Tuesday Trail Team Turns 10: ANnie McGuire
Highlighting the individuals who have made Tuesday Trail Team such a success!
When We say “Preserve” You Say–What?
The language of land preservation can be confusing. What do we mean by “preserved forever”?
Eyes on Owls 2024
WLCT welcomes Eyes on Owls live owl show back to Westport March 23, 2024
Westport Woods Expands North
Over the past 5 years, WLCT has been honored to facilitate the public’s connection to the land at Westport Woods Conservation Park (formerly the St. Vincent de Paul Camp) through a variety of experiences. Most experience the property by walking the trail system. Many...