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For this event, I am going to explore the Ellison Park neighborhood (north of Main Street and west of Linden Street). We will start at the Dunkin on Linden Street between 10:45 and 11:00 a.m. before making our way across Linden Street. RSVP @ WalthamForward.com/walk. The Purpose of the Walk As we walk, we will […]
Join Historic New England for a walk through the rolling wooded paths and garden trails of the Lyman Estate. This site was home to pleasure grounds, formal gardens, a pond system, woodlands, and a working farm for more than four generations of the Lyman family. Peek into the land’s former uses with stories of flora, […]
Join Waltham Land Trust expert birder Emily Szczypek for a spring bird walk along the Charles River. Migration will be taking place so we could see Baltimore Orioles, Warbling Vireos, Warblers, Tree and or Rough-winged Swallows, and Osprey, as well as our resident Great Blue Herons, Red-tailed Hawks, and various song birds. Families are encouraged […]
Waltham’s next regular municipal Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd, 2027, so from March 2026 to October 2027 I plan to walk to-and-thru every neighborhood in Waltham at least once as part of a 20 month Waltham Forward Neighborhood walk-a-thon. A key part of this walk-a-thon is that it will be in person, in real […]
Join Waltham Land Trust member, lead steward, and aspiring naturalist Betty MacKenzie on a guided woodlands walk through the Girl Scouts' Camp Cedar Hill, once owned by Cornelia Warren. Betty will be referring to WLT member Lesley Sneddon’s new nature guide for the property, which is currently on sale on WLT's website. Space is limited […]
Waltham’s next regular municipal Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd, 2027, so from March 2026 to October 2027 I plan to walk to-and-thru every neighborhood in Waltham at least once as part of a 20 month Waltham Forward Neighborhood Walk-a-thon. A key part of this walk-a-thon is that it will be in person, in real […]
Join Waltham Fields Community Farm for a farm walk with farm manager Andy Andrews to discuss regenerative agriculture practices, soil health, cover crops, biodiversity and more! Register here (no charge).
Families with children ages 0-10 are invited for a free, leisurely nature walk along the Mass Central Rail Trail, which is paved and perfect for strollers! Members of the Waltham Land Trust Board of Directors will help the group identify native plants, listen for birds and look for insects. Each child gets a prize! Rain […]
Join Waltham Fields Community Farm and Waltham Land Trust for a guided evening walk and conversation exploring the rich agricultural history of the farm fields at 240 Beaver Street. Stewarded by Waltham Fields Community Farm, this land has played an important role in Waltham’s farming heritage for generations, and we look forward to sharing its […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a tour of a Revolutionary War veteran cemetery at Grove Hill Cemetery. The tour will be led by Desiree Genthner and will focus on those from Waltham who served in the war. Light refreshments and an exhibit viewing will follow the tour. Get tickets today or […]
Come outside and volunteer in Prospect Hill Park! The park ranger has asked for help building new wooden benches and removing invasive plants. RSVP ahead of time. Be prepared to work in the woods: wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and sun protection. Bring water and snacks.
Come on a guided walk along it with the Waltham Land Trust and learn about the history of the railway that the Mass Central Rail Trail now sits on from Rick Kfoury, a Director of the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society. Rick will highlight spots where rail stations used to stand and point out […]
