Conserving beautiful and vulnerable landscapes.
The Westport Land Conservation Trust is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to land conservation.WLCT is Hiring!
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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.
News
WLCT is HIring!
WLCT has a fun and exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys fundraising and communications work. Come join the team as our new Development and Communications Coordinator! About the Position: The Development and Communications Coordinator will be an integral part of...
Winter Break at Westport Woods
February 21st-24th The Learning Center at Westport Woods will be open from 10am-2pm February 21st-24th. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor activities for families to choose depending on the weather. Join us to explore the woods on a scavenger hunt and learn...
Frozen Features
Nature is abundant with patterns wherever we look. The branches of the trees, the leaves on the ground, and the clouds in the sky all show us a natural geometry that is hard to replicate. Winters in New England often strip away the fascia and expose the true framework...
events
WLCT Behind the Scenes Part 1
This year we are going to be offering a "WLCT behind the scenes" series of programs hosted by Executive Director Ross Moran focusing on the many different elements of conservation and preservation. How does WLCT conserve land? What land is important to preserve? How...
Eyes On Owls LIVE SHOW
Eyes On Owls Show is back and in-person this year. Join us at Westport High School's auditorium, show times are at 10am and 1pm on Saturday March 25th! Wilson introduces the audience to owls found in New England and as well other parts of the world. A slide show...
Full Moon Lantern Walk
On Sunday February 5th, join WLCT for a Full Moon Lantern-Making and Walk. February’s typically cold, snowy weather in North America earned its full moon the name Snow Moon. Storm moon and hunger moon are other common names. Make your own luminous lantern out of a...