Stewards in Woerd Woods

Volunteer Trail Stewards’ Training

Join us for our free, annual training for volunteer trail stewards that covers native/invasive plants and trail sustainability.

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News

Green Possibilities Forum 2023 – City Councillor Candidates

October 13, 2023

On October 11th and 12th, the Waltham Land Trust held the Green Possibilities Forums for City Councillor candidates. With the At-large Councillor candidates on the first night and the Contested Ward Councillor candidates on the second night, these forums provided Waltham’s voting public an opportunity to directly hear candidates’ views about environmental and conservation topics.…

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Waltham Land Trust Secures New Office Space

August 8, 2023

The Waltham Land Trust is excited to announce the relocation of our administrative offices to downtown Waltham. It is with mixed emotions that we depart from 240 Beaver Street, where we rented from the University of Massachusetts starting in 2002. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed being part of the collaborative and inspiring Waltham Field Station community comprised…

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Green Space Blues Jam – June 3, 2023

July 27, 2023

84 nature and music lovers turned out for our annual gala, which was once again held at 500 Totten Pond Road thanks to the continued generosity of Boston Properties. There were items from the online auction, food from Ruth’s Chris, Brelundi, and Star Market, plus beverages from Boston Beer Company and Sav-Mor Liquors. A Band…

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18th Annual Green Space Blues Jam, July 30, 2022

August 1, 2022

On a lovely evening at 500 Totten Pond Road, the WLT held its biggest annual fundraising event of the year. Boston Properties kindly donated the space, which was expansive and included lots of popular outdoor seating. Items from the silent auction were spread out, ready for bidding! Ruth’s Chris and The Local provided hors d’oeuvres…

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Prospect Hill Park Plant Communities Walk, July 16, 2022

July 16, 2022

WLT Director Lesley Sneddon led a group of sixteen flora enthusiasts on a walk in Prospect Hill Park. Using her book “A Walk in the Park” as her guide (available for purchase on the WLT website), Lesley highlighted special and endangered plant communities on the way to the top of Little Prospect. More photos  

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Animal Adaptations Program for Kids, April 2, 2022

April 2, 2022

To kick off Earth Month, thirty-four 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and their families came to Prospect Hill Park for a visit with Debbie from Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm, who brought a rabbit and an opossum! Afterwards, folks were encouraged to check out the new park amenities and the view of Boston from the base…

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Chateau Group Table, March 31, 2022

March 31, 2022

Eleven WLT supporters gathered at The Chateau restaurant the last day of March to share food, drinks, laughs and good times while raising money for our mission. Several others stopped by to say hello. Join us next time!  

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Cub Scout Walk Along the Charles, March 27, 2022

March 27, 2022

On a brisk March Sunday, fourteen members of Cub Scout Troop 250 and their parents joined WLT Steward Darnell and ED Sonja for a stroll along the Charles. We meet at the Woerd Ave Boat Launch and walked towards the Watch Factory, explaining the Woerd Woods plant restoration project Darnell was a part of and…

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Hike from Paine Estate to Shady’s and Back, March 13, 2022

March 13, 2022

After two postponements, sixteen hikers finally took to the woods for a 3.75-mile trek along the Western Greenway trail. WLT VP Barbara Jacobs led the group from Stonehurst through the Chester Brook corridor to the Shady’s Pond Conservation Area and back. Lots more photos!

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MCRT Cleanup w/RotarAct, March 5, 2022

March 5, 2022

RotarAct, a group of Brandeis students connected with the Rotary Club, and members of the Waltham Chamber of Commerce cleaned a section of the Mass Central Rail Trail and around the McDevitt School. Litter was a little tough to see since there was still plenty of snow on the ground, but we found some! More…

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Upcoming Events

Pre-Leaf Out Plant Walk

03/24/2024 1:00 pm - 03/24/2024 3:00 pm

Volunteer Trail Stewards’ Training

04/13/2024 12:00 pm - 04/13/2024 4:00 pm

25th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup

04/20/2024 10:00 am - 04/20/2024 12:00 pm

A Backyard Re-imagined

04/25/2024 7:00 pm - 04/25/2024 8:15 pm

Specials To Support WLT!

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Any gift cards purchased online with the coupon code WLT will earn the Waltham Land Trust 5% of that sale. Get yours today!

Waltham Wildlife

We aren't the only ones that benefit from preserving open space in Waltham. Here are some pictures of Waltham wildlife that you could find living on or passing through the open spaces in Waltham. Some of the pictures were taken at night with a camera that was triggered by a sensor.

Our Mission

Founded in 1999, the Waltham Land Trust’s mission is to create a legacy of land conservation in Waltham by promoting, protecting, restoring, and acquiring open space.

The Land Trust envisions growth in public appreciation of natural resources, preservation and restoration of native habitat, and increased biodiversity to foster a healthier environment.