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Now Hiring! Summer Internships
Gain experiential knowledge of conservation land stewardship and the maintenance to properly care for Westport’s varied habitats.
Programs
upcoming public programs
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The Early Bird: Fundamentals of Birding
Date: Wed. Mar 11. Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Westport Woods. A three-part program introducing first-time birders to the fundamentals of the hobby Details Who…
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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.
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What Snow Does for the Land
While snow can often be an inconvenience or even a danger, it is also crucial to the health…
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Animals as Meteorologists
Folklore inspires curiosity in our natural world and encourage observation. How are you celebrating the natural world this…
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Corridors for Stories
Large, undisturbed habitat may call to mind creatures of folklore, but, in fact is necessary for the greatest…
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Folk Heroes of the Landscape’s Past
Westport’s cultural stories and historical figures are a part of the value system WLCT employs, as we seek…
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Wildlife in Winter
While we reset our calendars, the natural world continues its own cycle. Exploring the world in winter can…
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Native Plants Make a Vibrant Landscape
The beauty of the winter landscape is found in the colors, texture, and structure of plants, especially those…
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Embracing Wintertime
Winter offers time for quiet reflection and for planning for the year ahead. Upcoming projects in land preservation,…
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Snell Creek Conservation Project
The new property is in a corridor of preserved land which conserves vital water resources in Angeline Brook…