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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.
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News
March is For Mowing Meadows
March mowing: West meadow, Westport Woods Conservation Park What is it about March? In Southern New England, there are a variety of reasons March presents the ideal window to mow and cut back our meadows, including considerations for breeding mammals and amphibians,...
Tuesday Trail Team Turns 10: Brendan Buckless
Highlighting the individuals who have made Tuesday Trail Team such a success!
Whoo’s In Your Neighborhood?
Get to know some of the South Coast’s local owls. From the common Barred Owl to the migratory Snowy Owl, our combination of fields, woodlands, and water make Westport a great place for owls.
events
Vernal Pool Exploration
With Spring at our door step, animals waking up, and plants starting to blossom, it is a great time to get into the woods. Every spring, a host of amazing creatures risk their lives traveling to isolated seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools. These special places...
Native Brook Trout and Cold Water Streams
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April Bird Box Workshop
April is for the birds! Join WLCT staff and volunteers for a bird box building workshop. During this 2-hour workshop, children and families will put together a wooden bird box for the seasonal songbirds who call Westport home. This is a hands-on class, children must...