News
The latest from our newsletter
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2026 Annual Meeting
2026 Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 pm at the Grange, 931 Main Road.
Programs
upcoming public programs
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Social Hike at Westport Woods
Date: Tue. May 26. Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Westport Woods. Strap on a pair of hiking boots and hit the trails with your friends…
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2026 Board Candidate: Greg Barr
Conservation helps protect the landscapes and habitats that define Westport. It ensures these spaces remain accessible and intact…
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2026 Board Candidate: Jessica Cook
I treasure how special this area is, with waterways of brooks, streams, river, and ocean. We can honor…
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Town Meeting: Peaceful Acres, 311 Drift Road
At the 2026 Town Meeting, Westport has the opportunity to approve $300,000 in Community Preservation Funds for Peaceful…
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Preserved! 18 Acres of Upland Forest
Land preservation project in the Cockeast Pond Watershed will conserve 18 acres.
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Volunteer Appreciation
WLCT volunteers exemplify what it means to be a connected and caring member of our community.
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Identifying Vernal Pools
Vernal pools act as nurseries (and buffets) for a wide range of wildlife.
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Stewardship for Vernal Pools
We care for several properties with vernal pools, preserving the wooded areas around these temporary ponds.
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On the Hunt for Signs of Spring
Take yourself on a scavenger hunt for the sights and sounds of Spring.
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An Ongoing Story of Restoration
Grassland meadow restoration at Dunhams is in its 3rd year, encouraging greater biodiversity of plants and wildlife.
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Land For the Birds
The Westport community invests in the preservation of forests, waterways, rivers and marshes so wildlife can thrive.
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It’s Tough Being a Bird
Birds who overwinter in Southern New England utilize different strategies to stay alive until the weather warms.
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Assessing Snow Damage
Heavy, wet snow might damage trees and shrubs. Take steps to assess, salvage, and repair the damage.