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Backyard Naturalist Program Kit
Date: June, 2026 Location: Pickup at Westport Woods. June is Pollinator Month! Explore more with our Backyard Naturalist program kit Details What to expect:…
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All Land Leads to the Water
WLCT ues conservation to improve our community’s quality of life. Water–drinkable, swimable, fishable–is key to this place we…
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Wetlands Primer
Westport’s wetlands, like those around the world, create wildlife habitats, support the food chain, retain surface water, recharge…
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2026 Annual Meeting
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
Conservation helps protect the landscapes and habitats that define Westport. It ensures these spaces remain accessible and intact…
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2026 Board Candidate: Jessica Cook
I treasure how special this area is, with waterways of brooks, streams, river, and ocean. We can honor…
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Town Meeting: Peaceful Acres, 311 Drift Road
At the 2026 Town Meeting, Westport has the opportunity to approve $300,000 in Community Preservation Funds for Peaceful…
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Preserved! 18 Acres of Upland Forest
Land preservation project in the Cockeast Pond Watershed will conserve 18 acres.
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Volunteer Appreciation
WLCT volunteers exemplify what it means to be a connected and caring member of our community.
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Identifying Vernal Pools
Vernal pools act as nurseries (and buffets) for a wide range of wildlife.
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Stewardship for Vernal Pools
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
Take yourself on a scavenger hunt for the sights and sounds of Spring.
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An Ongoing Story of Restoration
Grassland meadow restoration at Dunhams is in its 3rd year, encouraging greater biodiversity of plants and wildlife.