Westport, MA

 

At the headwaters of the East branch of the Westport River, this 80 acre youth camp was abandoned for decades. In 2018, the Westport Land Conservation Trust had the opportunity to purchase and preserve the property.

 

Since the property was the largest undertaking of this local land trust, they approached us to for a vision of the land as a multi-use natural recreation area in order to aide with fundraising and communication. The land trust then proceeded to implement the vision, turning to us for further detail on an as needed basis. 

 

The full vision includes areas for outdoor concerts and event, a natural playground, a seasonal skating area, a woodland garden, picnic areas, a gymnasium, new offices for the land trust, and over 60 acres of woodlands and wetlands with hiking trails.  Phase 1 included the removal of camp buildings, the establishment of a carriage road looping the front of the property and the definition of meadow areas. Phase 2, a children’s garden, is under construction.