Celebrating the Past, preserving the Future
The Westport Land Conservation Trust is dedicated to preserving, stewarding and connecting the community to open space, working farmland and natural resources
Open space, working farmland, and critical natural habitat
The land in our care through proactive management of habitat and public use
The community to Westport’s unique natural landscapes
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Latest news
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Animals as Meteorologists
Folklore inspires curiosity in our natural world and encourage observation. How are you celebrating the natural world this…
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Corridors for Stories
Large, undisturbed habitat may call to mind creatures of folklore, but, in fact is necessary for the greatest…
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Folk Heroes of the Landscape’s Past
Westport’s cultural stories and historical figures are a part of the value system WLCT employs, as we seek…
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Wildlife in Winter
While we reset our calendars, the natural world continues its own cycle. Exploring the world in winter can…
Upcoming Programs
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Woods in Wintertime: A Social Walk
Date: Tue. Feb 10. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Herb Hadfield. The woods in wintertime offer a new perspective.…
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Nature ID Challenge
Date: Thu. Feb 12. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Become a contestant in our wintertime nature ID…
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Winter Break Nature Camp
Date: Mon. Feb 16 – 20. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Sponsored by Westport…
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Wintertime Stargazing at Westport Woods
Date: Tue. Feb 17. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Change your perspective by taking a guided walk…