Beyond the Barways
Westport Land Conservation Trust names Jennifer Dubois as interim Executive Director.
Westport Land Conservation Trust has hired Jennifer Dubois to serve as interim executive director. She replaces Ryan Mann, who resigned in November citing a need to spend more time with family. Dubois has a long-standing relationship with the land trust, having worked...
Foliage Walk at the Noquochoke Conservation Area
Join WLCT for a leaf peeping hike at the Noquochoke Conservation Area on Thursday, November 3rd at 9:30 AM. Prepare to walk two miles over uneven terrain. Meet at the parking lot at 421 Pine Hill Road. Wearing blaze orange is encouraged during hunting season.
Owl Prowl with the Paskamansett Bird Club
Join WLCT and the Paskamansett Bird Club for our annual owl prowl on October 14th at WLCT's Herb Hadfield Conservation Area at 255 Cornell Road in Westport to listen for owls and other critters as the sun sets. This dusk walk, led by Paskamansett Bird Club President...
Dog-Walking Series
Join WLCT and the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) for a fun, guided hike for you and your four-legged friend. Reservations are required ahead of time by contacting Brendan@WestportLandTrust.org. On Saturday October 15 at 9 AM: Join Jenn Mello of JC Wagmore...
Westport Harvest Festival
Join WLCT and the Trustees for Westport’s Annual Harvest Festival at the Westport Town Farm! For more info, www.thetrustees.org
Spooky Walk–Cancelled
Due to the high likelihood of heavy rain and thunderstorms this evening, we have opted to cancel the Spooky Walk with the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust scheduled for 5:30 PM tonight at the Headwaters Conservation Area. On Friday, October 21, 2015 starting...
Sunset Yoga at the Westport Town Farm
Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) and certified yoga instructor, Andrea DeVeau, for a sunset yoga class at the Westport Town Farm. All ability levels are welcome. Suggested $10 donation. Meet at the parking lot at 830 Drift Road.
Native Plants of the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge
Join, Sally Godfrey, at the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge to explore the native plant communities of Westport Harbor. Please plan to walk several miles over uneven terrain. Meet at the parking lot at 386 Old Harbor Road.
Forest Succession at the Noquochoke Conservation Area
Join naturalist, Mark Strauss, for an interpretive hike at the recently opened Noquochoke Conservation Area, the former site of Camp Noquochoke. Please be prepared to walk at least two miles over uneven terrain. Meet at the parking lot at 421 Pine Hill Road.
Timber Stand Improvement at the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge
Chapter 132 Forest Cutting Plans are prepared for all timber harvesting operations on Westport Land Conservation Trust properties. Join state licensed forester, Phil Benjamin, on a two hour hike of the Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge to learn how forests are "managed" and...
Our Summer Newsletter is Here!
Summer Newsletter 2016
Pride of Bristol Bay
Westport Land Conservation Trust is excited to announce that we've partnered with Alaskan commercial fishing fleet, Pride of Bristol Bay, and their founder, Captain Matt Luck, to bring Westport--and the entire Southcoast--wild, sustainable and flavorful sockeye...