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

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Ian Silvia Works Ready to Be Discovered

Ian Silvia Works Ready to Be Discovered

2023 Artist in Residence Ian Silvia installed 8 glass, stone and metal works throughout the trails at Westport Woods Conservation Park. A Little Compton resident, Ian brings a lifetime of familiarity with the local ecosystem to his work. As you walk the trails, keep...

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Walk The Let On New Year’s Day

Walk The Let On New Year’s Day

Like all of WLCT's public access properties, The Let Conservation Area is marked with a hanging green sign, WLCT's logo prominently displayed. Unlike other properties, this one is only accessible from the water--unless you join us on New Year's Day! The Let...

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Feeding Birds in Winter

Feeding Birds in Winter

As the chill of autumn gives way to the silent cool of winter, quite a few of our bird friends have migrated for warmer climates. Backyard birds remain do remain here for the winter! A simple bird feeder can keep cold weather birds coming to your backyard until spring...

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Winter Wonderland Craft & Story Hour

Winter Wonderland Craft & Story Hour

Join us at the Westport Woods Learning Center for the construction of winter crafts using natural resources that you might find on the trail! Embrace your creativity as we craft decorations, scenes and imagery that will keep your imagination sparked through the winter...

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Winter Solstice Walk

Winter Solstice Walk

Join WLCT staff on the Winter Solstice to walk the trails at Westport Woods Conservation Area on December 21st. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and marks the exact moment when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun. The Solstice...

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Lantern Craft & Walk

Lantern Craft & Walk

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 is geared towards children of all ages, but younger...

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