Beyond the Barways

Westport Artist in Residency: Westport Woods

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...

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Do you ReMEMBER HERB HADFIELD?

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...

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Westport Birds Pop up Activity

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...

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Pop-up Nature Activities

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.

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Welcome to Nate Mccullin

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!

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Exploration Time: Geocache at wlct

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...

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Volunteers Needed: 2022 programs

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...

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Remembering Arthur Parker

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...

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Thank YOU for Your Support in 2021

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...

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Preserve Berry Hill Farm

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...

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