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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Wise Watering
Significant heat events can stress plants, even established natives. Take steps to plant and water wisely.
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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 uses 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…
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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Coastal Bird Walk
Date: Fri. June 12. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Tripp’s Boatyard Our June Member Appreciation Program. Enjoy an early…
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Families and Fireflies
Date: Thu. July 2. Time: 7:45 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Stay up a little after dark with WLCT,…
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Mid-morning Story Hour
Date: Tue. July 7. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Westport Woods. Join us for our monthly story hour, basking…