Early Morning Visitors
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The early morning garden is alive with winged insects and the Woodland Path is shady and quiet. Who might you see in the early…
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Clear Trails Ahead
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Visitor experience at our 25+ miles of trails is managed with the help of our peerless Tuesday Trail Team.
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Trail Placement starts with habitat
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Enjoying the outdoors on a WLCT trail starts with trail placement–months, sometimes years before the first visitor.
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How Conservation is Keeping us cool
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Land preservation has a direct relationship to community health and quality of life. In the heat of summer, conserved lands cool waterways, clean the…
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Wise Watering
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Significant heat events can stress plants, even established natives. Take steps to plant and water wisely.
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Member Appreciation Programs
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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
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Data and Habitat Conservation
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Data collection backs up site visits and ground-truthing when deciding where to site bridges and what plants to choose in restoration projects.
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All Land Leads to the Water
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WLCT uses conservation to improve our community’s quality of life. Water–drinkable, swimable, fishable–is key to this place we all love.
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Wetlands Primer
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Westport’s wetlands, like those around the world, create wildlife habitats, support the food chain, retain surface water, recharge groundwater, and filter out nutrients and…
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2026 Annual Meeting
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2026 Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 pm at the Grange, 931 Main Road.
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2026 Board Candidate: Greg Barr
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Conservation helps protect the landscapes and habitats that define Westport. It ensures these spaces remain accessible and intact for future generations while preserving the…
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2026 Board Candidate: Jessica Cook
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I treasure how special this area is, with waterways of brooks, streams, river, and ocean. We can honor our town roots by protecting and…
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Town Meeting: Peaceful Acres, 311 Drift Road
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At the 2026 Town Meeting, Westport has the opportunity to approve $300,000 in Community Preservation Funds for Peaceful Acres.
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Preserved! 18 Acres of Upland Forest
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Land preservation project in the Cockeast Pond Watershed will conserve 18 acres.
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Volunteer Appreciation
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WLCT volunteers exemplify what it means to be a connected and caring member of our community.
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Identifying Vernal Pools
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Vernal pools act as nurseries (and buffets) for a wide range of wildlife.
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Stewardship for Vernal Pools
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We care for several properties with vernal pools, preserving the wooded areas around these temporary ponds.
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On the Hunt for Signs of Spring
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Take yourself on a scavenger hunt for the sights and sounds of Spring.
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An Ongoing Story of Restoration
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Grassland meadow restoration at Dunhams is in its 3rd year, encouraging greater biodiversity of plants and wildlife.
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Land For the Birds
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The Westport community invests in the preservation of forests, waterways, rivers and marshes so wildlife can thrive.
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It’s Tough Being a Bird
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Birds who overwinter in Southern New England utilize different strategies to stay alive until the weather warms.
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Assessing Snow Damage
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Heavy, wet snow might damage trees and shrubs. Take steps to assess, salvage, and repair the damage.
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What Snow Does for the Land
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While snow can often be an inconvenience or even a danger, it is also crucial to the health of all our natural systems.
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Animals as Meteorologists
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Folklore inspires curiosity in our natural world and encourage observation. How are you celebrating the natural world this week?