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?
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Corridors for Stories
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Large, undisturbed habitat may call to mind creatures of folklore, but, in fact is necessary for the greatest variety of wildlife.
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Folk Heroes of the Landscape’s Past
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Westport’s cultural stories and historical figures are a part of the value system WLCT employs, as we seek to preserve what the community loves.
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Wildlife in Winter
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While we reset our calendars, the natural world continues its own cycle. Exploring the world in winter can help orient us to the subtle…
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Native Plants Make a Vibrant Landscape
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The beauty of the winter landscape is found in the colors, texture, and structure of plants, especially those native to our region.
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Embracing Wintertime
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Winter offers time for quiet reflection and for planning for the year ahead. Upcoming projects in land preservation, stewardship and connecting the community to…
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Mid-Morning Story Hour
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Date: Tue. Mar 3. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Westport Woods. We’re looking ahead to the springtime with this story hour, as we explore stories…
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Exploring New Trails: Westport Woods
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Date: Fri. Feb. 27. Time: 2 p.m. Location: TBD Our February Member Appreciation Program. The 2024 expansion of Westport Woods means miles of new…
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Social Hike: Dunham’s Brook
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Date: Mon. Feb 23. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Dunham’s Brook. Enjoy a community hike with friends and neighbors. Details Who is this for: What…
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Wintertime Stargazing at Westport Woods
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Date: Tue. Feb 17. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Change your perspective by taking a guided walk in the dark, reorienting us to…