Beyond the Barways

Going “Green” with Winter Greens

Going “Green” with Winter Greens

‘Tis the season to get in the holiday spirit and for many of us decorating is a huge part of that. In a world full of so many tempting disposable plastics it can be hard to “go green” for the holidays. The convenience and affordability retailers offer can be alluring,...

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Mini Addition to the CHildren’s Garden

Mini Addition to the CHildren’s Garden

At Westport Woods the Children’s Garden and Woodland Path is continuing to expand for the enjoyment of families who visit. This past spring, the Westport Historical Society donated an unfinished miniature house to the land trust to be re-purposed for the public. It...

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WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Town of Westport

WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Town of Westport

WLCT’s week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! Today, we would like to thank the Town of Westport- the entire Town!...

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WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Trip Millikin

WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Trip Millikin

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! Each year during WLCT's week of thanks, we like to also recognize board...

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WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Steve and Michael

WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Steve and Michael

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! Today, we would like to thank Steve Fletcher and Michael Walden for...

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WLCT’s Week of Thanks: The Hendersons

WLCT’s Week of Thanks: The Hendersons

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! WLCT would like to thank Wendy and Jeff for all they do for WLCT! One...

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WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Kathy Malmgren

WLCT’s Week of Thanks: Kathy Malmgren

WLCT's week of thanks features individuals, community members, and more who make our work possible. Each year we highlight just some of the many people who strive to preserve the best of Westport! WLCT would like to thank Kathy for all she does for WLCT! Kathy was an...

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Berry Hill Farm RFP (Pine Hill Road)

Berry Hill Farm RFP (Pine Hill Road)

The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) seeks to sell a parcel comprising approximately 42 acres located at 764 Pine Hill Road, Lot 2 known as Berry Hill Farm. The parcel will be conveyed subject to a Conservation Restriction (CR) co-held by the Town of...

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Preserved Forever!

Preserved Forever!

WLCT and Town of Westport Partner to Conserve Berry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road Tina Schmid (WLCT President), Dale Weber (CPC Project Liaison), and Bob Pierce (BHF landowner) celebrating the closing The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) has partnered with the...

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Native Seed Collection

Native Seed Collection

Note from Nate McCullin, WLCT Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager Photo by Greg Stone, Grasses in Meadow at Westport Woods As the solstice approaches and our days are shorter the landscape begins to change from vibrant reds, yellows and oranges finally settling into...

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WLCT’s 2022 Annual Fund

WLCT’s 2022 Annual Fund

Westport is a beautiful place in the fall. Walks in the forest, exploring the scenic views across open land, celebrating the season’s harvest, and late season boat rides. It’s easy to take for granted the natural and agricultural resources that surround us in Westport.

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Country Woolens – Support WLCT in November

Country Woolens – Support WLCT in November

The Westport Land Conservation Trust is very thankful for community partners like Country Woolens. This November shop at Country Woolens on Wednesdays and 10% of the proceeds from your holiday shopping will go to support WLCT. If you can't make it in store- buy a gift...

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