Beyond the Barways
Westport Land Conservation Trust Welcomes Ross Moran as its next Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) is pleased to announce Ross Moran as the organization’s next executive director. The selection was made after an extensive regional search. “WLCT is thrilled to welcome Ross into this...
Town Farm Summer Concert with Anais Mitchell
Bring a picnic blanket, your friends and family as Westport Land Conservation Trust presents Anais Mitchell LIVE at the Town Farm (830 Drift Road) starting at 5:30 pm on Sunday, August 5th. The tenth annual Town Farm Summer Concert is fun for the whole family....
Wild Foods of Westport
Westport is home to over 70 species of edible wild plants, some of which are more nutritious and flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten, for a two-hour ramble around...
Wildlife Photography for Beginners
Nature photographer Greg Stone will be your guide and photography coach as we roam about selected WLCT properties during the “golden hour” when lighting is at its best and wildlife is most active. As a bonus feature, we will encourage you to join a new Facebook Group...
WLCT’s 46th Annual Meeting
We hope you can join us at Westport Land Conservation Trust’s 46th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at Westport Town Farm (830 Drift Road) at 5:30pm where we will be nominating a new slate of Directors and proposing an amendment to our bylaws.
Mother’s Day Walk Cancelled
This event is cancelled due to inclement weather. Thank you.
Old Harbor Wildlife Refuge Vernal Pool Exploration
Every spring, a host of amazing creatures risk their lives traveling to isolated seasonal wetlands known as vernal pools. These special places are nurseries for beings that otherwise would not survive. Join WLCT’s Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Brendan...
Eyes on Owls: A Live Owl Show! April 7th at 10am and 1pm
Presenting Eyes on Owls – A LIVE Owl Show! on Saturday, April 7th at the Westport Junior/Senior high school. Attendees are in for a fun hooting lesson and close-up views of these secretive birds of prey! The Westport Land Conservation Trust is pleased to...
2017 Meet Your Local Farmer Cancelled
Our annual Meet Your Local Farmer event scheduled for Saturday, January 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Westport Grange has been cancelled. We intend to bring this event back in 2018 and thank you for your interest.
The Super Bowl Walk
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT On Super Bowl Sunday, February 4, 2018, starting at 11:00 am, the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) and The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) will be hosting their annual Super Bowl Walk, a hike that extends from the Slocum’s River in...
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.