On March 19, 2020 WLT Executive Director Sonja Wadman, and her assistant Hooty, delivered 18 cases of granola bars to the Waltham High School and the Waltham Housing Authority to make sure kids had enough nutritious snacks once schools were closed.
In an effort to show the beautiful and challenging topography of the Jericho Hill parcel, sandwiched between the 554 Lexington property where the new Waltham High School will be built and the Sanderson Heights parcel, the WLT organized a last minute hike for City Councillors and members of the general public. 65 people came! Nature…
The Waltham Land Trust took advantage of the "bonus" day presented by Leap Day 2020 and offered a walk along the Western Greenway trail. Close to 50 attendees meet in the Our Lady's Church parking lot, crossed to the area north of Trapelo Road and ventured through the Middlesex Hospital Lands, across Woburn Street, and…
During February school vacation week, the WLT was thrilled to welcome back to Waltham Marcia and Mark Wilson, and seven of their amazing birds of prey (six owls and one American kestrel). About 50 children and 50 adults attended, filling the Whitcomb Hall of the First Parish Church in Waltham. We were introduced to an…
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!