On Saturday, May 20, the Waltham Land Trust held their annual gala event, the Green Space Blues Jam, at the Hobbs Brook facility at 175 Winter Street in Waltham. The featured performers this year were Sugar Ray and the Bluetones who delivered two and a half hours of awesome blues music. Around 145 people were also treated to…
On Saturday, May 13, the Waltham Land Trust led a walk along the Charles River during the Watch City Steampunk Festival. We saw a Great blue heron being chased by red-winged black birds, goslings and their parents, painted turtles, and cormorants (adults are black and juveniles are mottled). A great time was had by all.
On April 29, hundreds of volunteers in Waltham participated in the huge Charles River cleanup. Dr. Eric Olson led a training on invasive plants. He was assisted by WLT Board member and Conservation Commissioner Phil Moser. Many groups and individuals came from all over to remove trash and invasives from the riverbanks. They were rewarded…
Help pick up litter and remove invasive plants from along the Mass Central Rail Trail on National Trails Day, when people all over the country are celebrating trails. Supplies will be provided, but please bring work gloves if you have them. Poison ivy will be present--dress appropriately. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent for ticks.
BY NEWSROOM ● May 18th, 2026 ● The Waltham Times
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Thank you everyone for coming! The online auction is still going through Sunday 17th at 6pm.