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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Wildlife in Winter
While we reset our calendars, the natural world continues its own cycle. Exploring the world in winter can…
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Native Plants Make a Vibrant Landscape
The beauty of the winter landscape is found in the colors, texture, and structure of plants, especially those…
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Embracing Wintertime
Winter offers time for quiet reflection and for planning for the year ahead. Upcoming projects in land preservation,…
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Snell Creek Conservation Project
The new property is in a corridor of preserved land which conserves vital water resources in Angeline Brook…
Upcoming Programs
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Craft: Hibernation Habitats
Date: Tue. Jan 13. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Learn about our local animals overwinter and build…
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Winter Astronomy Walk
Date: Thu. Jan 15. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. A guided walk in the dark that will…
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Social hike: Westport Woods
Date: Mon. Jan 26. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Walk and get to know your neighbors! Our…
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Understanding Richmond Pond
Date: Fri. Jan. 23. Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBD Join us for our first Member Appreciation Program of…