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Common Good Coffee Co. Gives Back
Enjoy a delicious cup of java at the locally-owned Common Good Coffee Co. shop and co-working space "focused not just on profits, but on creating a wave of positive change for all mankind."
Raise money for the WLT by purchasing a “Common Good coffee,” which gets you a hot or iced, light or medium blend coffee and a token for their “Giving Wall” where you’ll place the token in the box under WLT’s poster. Token is valued at $3 and can be bought with something other than a coffee, just tell the cashier you also want to buy a token.
This wonderful give back from Common Good Coffee Co. is good through Dec 31st, 2023. They are located at 419 Moody Street, Waltham MA. Hours open: Mon-Fri: 7-5, Saturday: 8-5, Sunday: 8-3.
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!
The Rat Poison Problem:
How Rodenticides Harm People, Pets, & the Planet
Climate change, a construction boom, and growth in human population density have led to a dramatic rise in rats and mice in and around metro areas like Boston. Rat poison usually is the main method for dealing with the problem. But these poisons are killing local wildlife and pets and endanger our young children, while not actually proving at all effective in reducing rodents.
On May 6th, 2023, local naturalist and conservation advocate Laura Kiesel gave a presentation that reviewed the history of rodenticides, their impact on our health and environment, and solutions for a way forward that preserves our planet.
You can watch the recording of the presentation by Laura Kiesel, and also look at the slide show that Laura Kiesel presented.
The Waltham Land Trust is advocating for solutions other than rodenticides. We hope that you will too.
Waltham Land Trust Annual Meeting 2022
The Waltham Land Trust held their Annual Meeting in person at First Parish and also broadcast it live for people at home using the webinar feature of Zoom. Below is the Waltham Land Trust's slide show from the meeting, as well as the the slide show about Frederick Law Olmstead that the guest presenters Isabel Schulman and Sophia Bass Werner used, in two parts.
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- 2022 WLT Annual meeting Presentaton
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- Frederick Law Olmstead – Life and Legacy Presentation Part 1
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- Frederick Law Olmstead – Life and Legacy Presentation Part 2
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.