We are thrilled to announce the publication of a new nature guide to Prospect Hill Park! Written by WLT Board member Lesley Sneddon and designed by Tammy Keithley, the book includes descriptions of different areas in the park that support characteristic groups of native plants and their habitats and associated wildlife (plant communities). Included are…
In the month of July, WLT worked with teenagers from two different local groups. On July 15, 22 and 29, we were with Lewenberg Environmental Action Force (LEAF), who employed 9 teens from Waltham Partnership for Youth. Over these three Thursdays, we removed 46 bags of knotweed from the Charles River path in front of…
Waltham Land Trust volunteers continue to put in hard work at the Wellington House. On August 1, twenty volunteers met at the Wellington House for a second work party, clearing a pathway through the fields of the historic Trapelo Road property. By the end of the shift, a trail emerged!
On July 28, 2021, the Waltham Land Trust hosted a sunset yoga class at Waltham Field Station. Attendees and Hootie alike enjoyed the outdoor yoga experience. Check out the photos from the event!
Sip, Stroll, and Say Hello! Meet your neighbors, explore the trails, play games, and enjoy snacks and a cool drink 🍋 Enjoy a cool lemonade and snacks while meeting the WLT stewards working to restore this historic site at this fun, free event for all ages! We'll provide a short update on the project at 2:30 and offer a guided walk around the property at 2:45 (closed-toe shoes strongly recommended as there may be poison ivy in places).Please bring a chair or something to sit on. Lawn games will be offered, so bring the kiddos! Parking is across Trapelo Road on neighborhood streets such as Sherwood Lane and Abbot Road. If you have mobility issues, you can park at Wellington House.
Join Waltham Fields and Waltham Land Trust for a guided evening walk and conversation exploring the rich agricultural history of the farm fields at 240 Beaver Street. Stewarded by Waltham Fields Community Farm, this land has played an important role in Waltham’s farming heritage for generations, and we look forward to sharing its stories with you. Refreshing teas from our farm-fresh herbs and flowers, and light snacks will be served during a Q/A session in the shade as the sun sets. Featuring speakers Sonja Wadman, Dee Kricker and Stacey Daley.
Families of children ages 0-10 are invited for a free, leisurely nature walk along the MCRT, which is paved and perfect for strollers! We’ll identify native plants, listen for birds, and look for insects . Each child gets a prize ! Rain or extreme heat postpones to July 12, same time. No unaccompanied minors. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, water, and hats.
Unwind, relax, and unplug performing gentle and restorative yoga outside at the Land Trust's Lakevew Preserve on the west shore of Hardy Pond. Laura Arena, a popular instructor at the Waltham YMCA, will lead us through a series of stretching, holding poses, and deep breathing while we admire the pond before the sun sets! This is a rescheduling of the postponed June 30 and July 13 events. If you signed up for those yoga sessions, please do not register for this--we will carry over your registration.
June 2026