Conserving beautiful and vulnerable landscapes.
The Westport Land Conservation Trust is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to land conservation.Where would you like to EXPLORE?
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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.
Read the 5 Year Strategic Plan: 2022-2027
News
2025 Annual Meeting
The Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30pm at the Westport Grange (931 Main Road).
Member Appreciation Programs
Members’ ongoing financial support is crucial for WLCT delivering for our community. This year we’re saying Thank You with a series just for you! Not sure if you’re a current member? Email charlotte@westportlandtrust.org
Simple Benches Encourage Observation
The Tuesday Trail Team has been building and installing benches at our properties across town. These unique resting spots encourage observation.
events
Mid-Morning Story Hour: The Hidden Rainbow
Join us to read Christie Matheson's The Hidden Rainbow in the Learning Center, after which we'll take a walk to find our own hidden rainbows in the gardens at Westport Woods. Parking: • Park at the Westport Woods parking lot What to Wear & Bring: • Sturdy,...
Member Appreciation Program: What is Conservation Monitoring?
A requirement of placing a Conservation Restriction on a property is that it must be monitored annually: Who monitors and how do they know what to look for? Executive Director Ross Moran leads this Member Appreciation Program walk, describing the process of monitoring...
Spring Hike with the Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Join Ryan and Emily from the Mushroom Hunting Foundation for a hike at Westport Woods on the hunt for our local mushrooms! Register here. This is the second of a two-part series. Register for the 5pm lecture on May 28th here