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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Data and Habitat Conservation
Data collection backs up site visits and ground-truthing when deciding where to site bridges and what plants to…
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All Land Leads to the Water
WLCT ues conservation to improve our community’s quality of life. Water–drinkable, swimable, fishable–is key to this place we…
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Wetlands Primer
Westport’s wetlands, like those around the world, create wildlife habitats, support the food chain, retain surface water, recharge…
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2026 Annual Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 pm at the Grange, 931 Main Road.
Upcoming Programs
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Backyard Naturalist Program Kit
Date: June, 2026 Location: Pickup at Westport Woods. June is Pollinator Month! Explore more with our Backyard Naturalist…
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Owl Prowl at Westport Woods
Date: Mon. June 15. Time: 7:45 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. NOTE: This event is full! If you are…
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Summer Solstice Walk
Date: Tue. June 23. Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Herb Hadfield. Celebrate the solstice with an afternoon walk around…
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Bi-Weekly Bird Walk at Westport Woods
Date: Wed. June 24. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Westport Woods. Join us for our bi-weekly bird walk of…