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

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What We Did This Summer

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...

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Fall Stewardship Forum

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...

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Early Fall at Westport Woods

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...

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Autumn South Coast Stroll: Gooseberry

Autumn South Coast Stroll: Gooseberry

Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust and the Westport River Watershed Alliance as we explore South Coast ecosystems in search of birds, plants, and other wildlife! Our South Coast Strolls will be a series of walks at a different coastal location in October and...

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Autumn South Coast Stroll: Old Harbor

Autumn South Coast Stroll: Old Harbor

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...

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Bats Before Bedtime

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...

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