
Connect
Land preservation is the work of perpetuity. WLCT is ensuring future conservationists will preserve and care for Westport’s unique landscapes through our programs that connect people to the land.
Building relationships between WLCT and the community is at the core of our programming.
WLCT seeks to connect more people, including a more diverse range of people to the land, through our communications, innovative programs and events, interactive spaces, and the expansion of access to properties.
Land connection focuses on these key elements:
- Engaging more people through free- and low-cost public programs
- Growing a broader audience by working with partners from a variety of organizations, including Westport Community Schools and Westport Town Recreation
- Ensuring safe and well-maintained trails at our 11 public access properties, which highlight a wide variety of Westport’s landscapes
- Drawing the connection between enjoyment of the outdoors and the work of conservation for passive recreation visitors
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Public Programs
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Connecting the community to Westport’s unique natural resources is a core component of our mission. We offer a wide array of free and low-cost programs each month, including nature walks and informative talks for all ages.
Signature Events
WLCT’s Signature Events, bring people together from across the SouthCoast to explore and appreciate Westport’s natural beauty. Signature Events are part of our broader commitment to community connections.
Ongoing Programs
WLCT opened Westport Woods Conservation Park in 2020. Ongoing programs utilize the accessible pathways and cultivated native gardens to further engage visitors.
Upcoming Programs
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Mills & Mill Ponds of Westport
Date: Fri. Mar. 27. Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBD Our March Member Appreciation Program Many of WLCT’s properties…
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eyes on owls
Date: Sat. Mar 21. Time: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Location: Westport Middle High School. Attendees are in…
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Exploring New Trails: Westport Woods
Date: Fri. Feb. 27. Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBD Our February Member Appreciation Program. The 2024 expansion of…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt at Westport Woods
Date: Thu. Feb 26. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. What natural treasures will we find along the…
