Beyond the Barways
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...
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...
Thank YOU for Your Support in 2021
To our amazing community: On behalf of the entire WLCT team we want to thank YOU, the supporter, volunteer, patron and advocate, for your tremendous support in 2021. Your generosity and passion for open space in Westport is unrivaled. We are so grateful and excited as...
Preserve Berry Hill Farm
An aerial look at Berry Hill Farm and surrounding area on Pine Hill RoadBerry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road is well known in Westport and surrounding communities. This second generation farm cultivates blueberries and sells them at the on-site farm stand and at local...
Brendan Buckless joins the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
You may remember Brendan Buckelss from the Super Bowl WalkOn behalf of all of WLCT, we are so proud and excited that Brendan Buckless is taking the next step to Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. While we would love to keep him around forever, as...
5 Trees we LOVE in Westport
The White Pine stand at Headwaters Conservation Area is a favorite destination for WLCT staff. Photo by Greg StoneWestport is just over 52 square miles and home to a whole host of different tree species. Trees are prominent in our local history but have often had...
WLCT 2021 Year in Review
Here's a short look back at all we've accomplished together this year! Thank you for your continued support of the Westport Land Conservation Trust. Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy New Year!
WLCT 3rd Annual Tree Lighting in photos
Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance at this years annual tree lighting. Photos by Greg StoneWe had a rocking good time at our 3rd Annual Tree Lighting program at Westport Woods Conservation Park this past Thursday, December 2nd. We teamed up with the...
Week of Thanks: Tuesday Trail Team
To the Tuesday Trail Team, As we look back upon 2021 we would like to take the time to show how grateful we are for the community members who volunteer their time every Tuesday morning. Thank you so much for dedicating countless hours working hand and hand with WCLT...