New Year’s Day Walk at the Let
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Date: Thur. Jan. 1!Time: 10 a.m. Location: 1058 Horseneck Rd. Ring in 2026 with a walk at The Let Conservation Area, normally only accessible…
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Lantern Craft & Walk
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Date: Sat. Dec. 20. Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Children of all ages are invited to make a lantern from recycled materials and…
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Solistice and Yuletide Celebration
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Date: Fri. Dec. 19. Time: 4:15 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Join WLCT staff for this annual tradition to mark the longest night and bring…
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Animal Signs
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Date: Wed. Dec. 17. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Learn about the wildlife in our woods and the tracks that show where they’ve…
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Observing the Skies: The Geminids
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Date: Tue. Dec. 16. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Westport Woods. Winter’s clear, cold skies are perfect for viewing meteor showers. We’ll have binoculars for…
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Going Green with Winter Greens
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Gathering greens creates a sensory experience you won’t find at the mall. Knowing what you are collecting and how to do it responsibly make…
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Week of Thanks: Ann Squire
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7th generation Westporter Ann Squire has a passion for land preservation…and for connecting families to the land.
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Week of Thanks: Gary Hall
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If you’ve been on the trails at Dunham’s Brook or Herb Hadfield recently, you’ve experienced Gary’s work: new fencing and new bridging!
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Stewarding a Family Legacy
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Forester Rob Bryan cares for a family legacy woodlot. Carefully managed forested land is a boon to wildlife and plant diversity.
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Sunrise Walk at Town Farm
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Date: Fri. Dec. 5. Time: 6:45 am. Location: 830 Main Road. Greet the morning sun and kick off the month of December with a…
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Collaboration Across State Lines
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Working with our Rhode Island preservation partners, WLCT is preserving land that will expand trails and habitats.
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Sodom Road Conservation Project
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Acquisition and preservation of over 200 acres in 2024 expanded Westport Woods and preserved key habitats and water resources.
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Building Bridges for Stewardship
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Bridge building takes many forms. As two new bridges are installed over Angeline Brook, Land Steward Nate McCullin takes a look at other bridge…
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Meet our Fall Stewardship Intern
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Meet Leila Oliveira, our Fall intern. Leila is a Fall River resident whose love of the environment began in with wetlands.
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Making the Most of Stick Season
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Bare trees and empty gardens mark stick season and make it easier to to attend to habitat and animals.
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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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Nature’s Nightlife
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The temperatures may be cooling down, but in Westport, the nocturnal nightlife is heating up as we follow the path into October.
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Fall Tree Care
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Now is not the time though to give up on watering and fertilizing. In fact, it may ensure your tree/shrub/perennial makes it to next…
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2025 Summer Intern Projects
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Interns are exposed to the many facets of conservation. They also work on individual projects that deepen their own understanding of conservation, stewardship, and…
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Clues to The Changing Season
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The sun is hot but the air is cool, especially at night. It’s not yet the equinox, but it’s clear the wheel of the…
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Summer Interns
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BayCoast Bank Summer Stewardship Interns are wrapping up their summer positions. WLCT believes in providing a strong foundation in stewardship so that our preserved…
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Explore More with Explorer Packs
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Grab a backpack and use the tools inside to better appreciate and understand the natural world around us!
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Preserving Prime Farmland and Pristine Habitat
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Preserve 130 acres of critical natural habitat and water resources, working farmland and public access to the outdoors!
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Connecting to the Outdoors with Music
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WLCT presents Nature’s Stage, a summer performance series for young children, to connect families and little ones to music in nature.