Beyond the Barways
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...
WLCT Women’s Walk
Lace up those hiking boots ladies! Bring your moms, aunts, daughters, girlfriends and sisters! Meet new friends and neighbors while welcoming spring to the woods of Westport on Thursday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Dunham's Brook Conservation Area. We hope to see...
Wild Winter Lectures: Wings of Westport Rescheduled to Feb. 22nd
WLCT has rescheduled our Wild Winter Lectures: Wings of Westport with Lauren Miller-Donnelly of Mass Audubon to 6:30 pm Monday, February 22, 2016.
Wild Winter Lectures: Wings of Westport Cancelled
Due to weather conditions, WLCT has cancelled our Wild Winter Lectures: Wings of Westport with Lauren Miller-Donnelly of Mass Audubon scheduled for 6:30 pm today (Monday, February 8, 2016).
Leasing Land to Local Farmers Forum Rescheduled for Thursday
WLCT's Leasing Land to Local Farmers forum is scheduled for February 4th at 6:00 pm at the Westport Town Farm, 830 Drift Road. During the forum, plans for a small scale farm lease to help WLCT reclaim 10 acres of former agricultural land at the Headwaters Conservation...
Leasing Land to Local Farmers Forum Cancelled
Due to weather conditions, WLCT has cancelled our Leasing Land to Local Farmers Forum scheduled for 3:00 pm today (Saturday, Janaury 23, 2016).