Beyond the Barways
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...
Sea Kayaking Adventure Series
Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) and Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures (OSKA) for a tour of the Westport Rivers this summer! Explore conserved lands from on the water and learn about the rich history of land protection in Westport. Experience the majesty and...
Town Farm Concert: Livingston Taylor Live!
Bring a picnic blanket, your friends and family as WLCT and Westport River Watershed Alliance present Livingston Taylor August 20th LIVE in Concert at the Town Farm starting at 5 pm. The annual Town Farm Summer Concert is great affordable family fun. See you there!...
2016 Annual Meeting at the Noquochoke Conservation Area
Join us on Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30pm for the grand opening of our newest destination property, the Noquochoke Conservation Area (~418 Pine Hill Road). Starting together at 5:30pm we will hike this splendid property; followed by our Annual Meeting at 6:30pm. Acquired...
The Buzzards Bay Coalition and Westport Land Conservation Trust partner to protect 50 acres of land along Angeline Brook in Westport
The project helps conserve habitat for the rare sea run brook trout, protects water quality, and expands public recreation opportunities at the Herb Hadfield Conservation Area. A conservation partnership between the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Westport Land...
Pooches at the Pond
Join Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Brendan Buckless, and his dog, Clyde, for a short dog-friendly hike through the Forge Pond Conservation Area on Saturday, June 11th at 2:30 pm. All dogs must be leashed on WLCT properties and any pet waste must be removed...
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 creatures that otherwise would not survive. Join WLCT’s outreach and stewardship coordinator, Brendan...
Mill Pond Conservation Area Planting
Join us Saturday, April 16 at the Mill Pond Conservation Area to take part in year two of transforming open space in Westport. Last year, with the help of the community, the Westport Land Conservation Trust (WLCT) established a small grove of heirloom variety fruit...
Woodcock Courtship Walk
Affectionately known as the Timberdoodle, American Woodcocks are one of Westport’s more unusual seasonal residents. Unlike many species of shorebird, the American Woodcock prefers upland forests over sandy beaches and dines primarily on earthworms. Join Executive...
Naturalist Walk at Brookside
Explore the Brookside Conservation Area with guest Naturalist, George Wilson. Begin your hike through the wetlands of Westport along scenic Bread and Cheese Brook--headwaters to the East Branch of the Westport Rivers. Discover the remains of a century-old granite...