Beyond the Barways
2025 Annual Meeting
The Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30pm at the Westport Grange (931 Main Road).
Member Appreciation Programs
Members’ ongoing financial support is crucial for WLCT delivering for our community. This year we’re saying Thank You with a series just for you! Not sure if you’re a current member? Email charlotte@westportlandtrust.org
Simple Benches Encourage Observation
The Tuesday Trail Team has been building and installing benches at our properties across town. These unique resting spots encourage observation.
Westport Is Waking Up
Spring gets louder as days lengthen and nights get warmer. Check out what we’re hearing and seeing at Westport Woods.
Owls Are Back in Town!
Join us this Saturday for our annual Live Owl Show with Marcia and Mark Wilson!
2025 Summer Stewardship Internships
Interns gain experiential knowledge of conservation land stewardship and maintenance to properly care for the varied habitats that make Westport a unique natural area.
What’s the Birdcast for March?
March brings new birds to Westport, thanks to our position along the Atlantic Flyway. Learn who is newly back in town and what that means for our larger habitats.
Want Birds? Plant for Insects
Late winter gardens help us plan for the future. How can we plan gardens for strong food chains and the enjoyment of people and animals?
Exploring Westport One Trail at a Time
7 intrepid explorers completed our 2024 Trail Explorers challenge and sent in the winning phrase to take home their own Explorers Backpack.
Love the Land
This February, WLCT invites you to Love the Land! Mourning Doves softly coo; a pair of cardinals blaze red and soft pink; winterberry and holly flare along a trail; and moss glows green underfoot. The quiet of wintertime provides some of the most wonderful experiences...
Anticipating a Terrific 2025
Together we preserved over 200 acres abutting Westport Woods and 23 acres of farmland in 2024, in addition to programs & events that deepened connection to the land. We’re looking forward to 2025 with anticipation!
Who is Hibernating?
Hibernation is more than the simply falling asleep, it is the complex actions of an animal who slows its functioning in order to lower its need for food and water. Learn more!