Beyond the Barways
The Signs of Spring!
Spring morning at Mill Pond Conservation Area, Greg Stone Spring is in full force, the plants and trees in Westport are beginning to show their buds. Buds are intriguing structures, tough little capsules that enclose and protect the embryonic flowers and leaves. On...
Westport Artist in Residency: Westport Woods
Various installations from H. Vogel including Brittle Desire, Cocoon, Unrequited Heirlooms, and The Year without Snow The Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) is pleased to announce the second year of the Westport Artists in Residence Program (WARP) at Westport...
Do you ReMEMBER HERB HADFIELD?
Herb Hadfield and Cabin The Westport Land Conservation Trust and the Westport Historical Society have joined forces to celebrate the unique character that was Herb Hadfield (1928 – 1989). Known for his affinity with the natural world, Herb Hadfield was an independent...
Earth Day 2022
Celebrate the beauty of our special planet- right here in Westport!
WLCT Announces 50th Annual Meeting
Download WLCT Annual Meeting 2022 Proxy Vote and Amendment to Articles of Organization
Westport Birds Pop up Activity
The signs of Spring are here: flowers and trees are beginning to blossom, pollinators are ready to spread the love, and Birds are singing their songs. Come check out WLCT's Pop Up Nature Activity Tent featuring our favorite Birds found in Westport. Work with...
Pop-up Nature Activities
Join us for fun pop-up nature activities this spring and summer at various WLCT properties. Pop-ups are a new program designed to immerse our visitors in a deeper experience with the land.
Welcome to Nate Mccullin
WLCT recently conducted a search to find a new Land Stewardship and Outreach Manager. After interviewing many qualified candidates, we would like to welcome Nate McCullin to the Westport community!
Exploration Time: Geocache at wlct
Example of WLCT geocache Are you ready to put your navigation and identification skills to the test? Get ready to hit the trails around Westport looking for hidden Geocaches. What is Geocaching? Geocaching is an outdoor exploration activity that combines treasure...
Volunteers Needed: 2022 programs
Student volunteer from Westport Woods Opening 2019 Want to get outside, make a difference in your community and share the best of Westport with families? Then WLCT has a volunteer roles for you. This year, WLCT is going to be hosting a variety of new programs and ways...
Whooo is ready to learn about Owls?
We are extremely excited to welcome back Marcia and Mark Wilson on Saturday March 12th at 3pm. We are thrilled to bring the Eyes On Owls event in a virtual format, and hopefully next year we will return to a live show together again. The virtual program will give you...
Remembering Arthur Parker
Arthur Parker at Westport Town Farm. Photo by Wolf Matthewson. We are saddened by the passing of Arthur Parker, a longtime friend, volunteer, and former board member of WLCT. Arthur most recently served on WLCT's 1,000-Acre Campaign Committee, where he helped us raise...