Beyond the Barways

To our dedicated members, As the year winds to a close, we are reflecting on the many projects and initiatives from 2021. The protection of Walt’s Farm on Briggs Road, the resale of two farms to new future farm families, various trailhead and access improvements...

To the over 300 individuals and families who participated in the 1,000 acre campaign, Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) recently completed a five year campaign to protect 1,000 acres across Westport. Over 300 individuals and families participated in the...

A new electrical grounding system in progress for the George Kirby House at Westport Woods by the Diman Electrical Shop earlier this fallTo the educators and students of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Westport Land Conservation Trust is thankful for...

To the Town of Westport, Westport is a special place for so many reasons, active agriculture sets the scene for rolling fields towards Buzzards Bay, the spectacular river hosting a diverse range of recreational enjoyment, and a fascinating history of people who...

Costumes Galour at the first ever Trick-or-Treat at Westport Woods! Photos by Greg StoneThe Westport Land Conservation Trust, Inc. (WLCT) teamed up with the Town of Westport Recreation Department last month to host more than 100 families for the first ever...

New owners of Walt’s Farm Barry Cohen and Courtney Rocha with their daughter standing in front of the apple orchard at Walt’s FarmThe Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) has announced the resale of Walt’s Farm on Briggs Road, which was protected in partnership...

Tuesday Trail Team seeding spring oats at Walt's Farm by Greg Stone The events of the past two years have inspired many people to search for a deeper connection to the land. Now, more than ever, people are walking on WLCT trails, kayaking the Westport River, and...

Fall foliage at the Herb Hadfield Conservation Area Cornell Road trailheadOctober is one of our favorite months of the year at WLCT. The natural world is preparing for a long winter’s nap and in doing so, creates a bountiful harvest and beautiful scenery. You don’t...

Fall Foliage Photography Tips by WLCT Photographer Greg StoneFall is about color - big time - so if you have the right scene before you, it’s pretty hard not to get an exciting picture. Still, here are a few tips for photographing the fall foliage in Westport you...

Choosing conservation can be driven by a number of different factors, but each landowner has a story to tellIf you have ever enjoyed a walk through one of WLCT’s 12 destination properties, perhaps you’ve wondered how those properties came to be. Every property has a...

The Land Trust Tuesday Trail Team hard at work as they complete a handrail for the newly installed granite steps at the Dunham's Brook Conservation Area parking lot. Last year the Westport Land Conservation Trust Stewardship Committee identified and prioritized more...

Cow corn boarders a mature orchard with a red barn in the background at the Pettey/Silvia Farm on Sodom RoadWestport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT), in partnership with the Town of Westport and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), has announced...