On April 10th, 2017, the Waltham Land Trust went live with their new website. The Technology Committee put in a 3 month effort to create a new responsive website that is easy to use and to find things. Check it out on your smart phone or tablet to see how well it works. After an extensive survey of…
On Sunday, March 26, about 25 people met at the Watch Factory for the Waltham Land Trust’s Spring Equinox Walk. It was a dry but cool day. We went for an easy stroll along the Charles River in search of birds and signs of Spring. We spotted a Great Blue heron as we walked from…
On January 21, 2017, about 40 people gathered at the Shaw’s parking lot to walk along the Charles in search of diving and dabbling ducks visiting from Northern climes. The temperatures had been unseasonably warm for days, leaving the Cambridge Reservoir and Hardy Pond unfrozen, thus there were not many of these types of birds…
Spring is the season of renewal and rebirth! Come and hang out with us at one of the trendiest spots in Waltham that offers tasty food options such as burgers, steaks, pizzas, tacos, with many vegetarian/vegan options, as well as craft “pour your own beer,” ping pong, shuffleboard, and pool tables! WLT gets 10% of all food sales with the code “rootedinwaltham." Download discount sheet here
Celebrate the new season with a walk at Prospect Hill Park before going to our fundraiser at Craft Food Hall. We'll follow the alternate route we take on New Year's Day, which is has mostly gradual elevation changes on trails through Waltham's oldest park, and some time on a service road. The highlight will be seeing the view of the Boston skyline in the distance and Waltham below from the Little Prospect vista point before returning via different paths to Craft Food Hall.
Register your 3-5th grader to participate in a special kids' program with The Snake Man, Rick Roth, and his Cape Ann Vernal Pool Team . This event will feature several live snakes from New England and the world. Space is limited, registration is required. Many thanks to the Waltham Cultural Council for supporting this event.
EVENT CANCELLED due to path conditions, not weather Join us for walk along the Charles River trail in search of dazzling waterfowl visiting from northern climes, as well as our resident birds. Possible sightings include Bufflehead, Ring-necked, and Golden eye ducks, Hooded and Common mergansers, Great Blue herons, Red-tailed hawks, and Bald eagles! Bring cameras and binoculars. Registration is required and space is limited. Event is now CANCELLED.
Help raise money for saving land, building trails, and outfitting stewards while enjoying food and drinks from The Chateau!