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Green Space Blues Jam Survey

The Waltham Land Trust has held the Green Space Blues Jam, our gala benefit event featuring live music and dancing, for 20 years. We’re looking for input to see if changes should be implemented to make it more appealing to a wider audience. Please click the link below and provide your answers by December 1.
Thanks for your opinion!

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News

Reverse Tashlich Charles River Cleanup, September 29, 2024

October 11, 2024

Twenty-two people, most of whom were from Temple Emunah in Lexington, plus a handful of WLT Stewards, removed “society’s sins” from the waters and banks of the Charles River in the third Reverse Tashlich we’ve organized with them as part of The International Jewish Waterfront Cleanup. We look forward to next year’s event! See all…

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Outdoor Autumnal Equinox Yoga, September 23, 2024

October 11, 2024

Fourteen yoga enthusiasts walked up to Little Prospect to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox by practicing yoga outside. We had to postpone this event twice! So happy it finally happened—the leaves were just starting to turn. Gorgeous! Thanks to instructor Jeanne Kelly for leading us! See all the pictures on our Flickr!

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Walk to and around Wellington Fields, September 22, 2024

October 11, 2024

Thirteen people met by the Dog Ranch in North Waltham for a hike on the Western Greenway and its fabulous long boardwalk through the Met State property to Wellington Fields and back. WLT Steward Betty MacKenzie and City of Waltham Ranger Adam Green led the group. See all the pictures on our Flickr!

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Lakeview Preserve Celebration, September 8, 2024

September 13, 2024

On a gorgeous Sunday, close to 50 people gathered at the WLT’s Lakeview Preserve on Hardy Pond to recognize and thank the Giardina family for their stewardship of their lakefront property and their commitment to ensuring the public’s enjoyment of it by selling the land to WLT. We enjoyed a plaque dedication, brief remarks, refreshments,…

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Guided Mushroom Foray, August 10, 2024

August 27, 2024

Eleven fungi enthusiasts joined Corie Constantino of the Boston Mycological Club on a walk around an open space in Waltham in search of mushrooms. It was a warm morning after much rain had fallen, so conditions were good. After seeing a descent number of interesting fungi, we were hugely rewarded at the end with a…

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Bird Walk along the Charles, July 20, 2024

August 27, 2024

A dozen folks from the Waltham Land Trust, Brookline Bird Club, and Menotomy Bird Club met at the Shaw’s for a morning jaunt along the river. They saw a decent number of birds, but sadly, were unable to take most photos in time. Be sure to join us next time! See all the pictures on…

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Middlesex County Hospital Lands Hike, July 14, 2024

August 27, 2024

The weather was hot and steamy but pleasant in the woods as five people and one dog trekked on the Western Greenway Trail from Our Lady’s Church through the Middlesex County Hospital lands north of Trapelo Road. We crossed Woburn Street and walked into the Met State Hospital property over the long boardwalk in Lexington. …

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Early Morning Bird Walk, June 30, 2024

August 27, 2024

Fourteen birders met at 7:00 a.m. just over the town line at the Sears Land in Weston. WLT member and super birder Michele Grzenda led the group to the heron rookery there. They saw 35 bird species, including an Indigo Bunting, an Eastern bluebird, a Red-tailed hawk, a Gray catbird, Great Blue herons, an Eastern…

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Riverfest Stroll, June 15th, 2024

July 30, 2024

On June 15th, thirteen people took part in a stroll along the Charles River during Waltham Riverfest. WLT lead steward Jarek Reihner explained two restoration projects he’s undertaking in “Woerd Woods” between the Watch Factory and the boat launch on Woerd Ave. Join us at next year’s Riverfest, always the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend! See…

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Wildflower & Native Plant Walk

July 23, 2024

On June 13th, sixteen plant enthusiasts joined WLT members Lesley Sneddon and Betty MacKenzie on a walk around Cedar Hill Girl Scout Camp on Beaver Street. Several local historians also came, and a few WLT stewards couldn’t help removing invasive plants along the way. It was a beautiful evening! Many thanks to WLT Board member…

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Upcoming Events

Giving Tuesday 2024

12/03/2024 12:00 am - 12/03/2024 11:55 pm

Specials To Support WLT!

Buy Chateau gift cards online

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

Get 10% off merino wool crew socks

Use the code “WLT10” when you buy merino wool socks from Warm Peet and all profits tied to that code will be donated back to the Waltham Land Trust.

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 with a community of volunteers and a small staff that operates with mutual respect and goodwill towards each other. Recognizing that diversity strengthens our organization, the Waltham Land Trust strives to create an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and appreciated regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, or disabilities. We welcome those who share these values.

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