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!
BY EMILY SZCZYPEK ● AROUND TOWN ● JULY 30, 2026 Photo featuring: Stacey Daley, Dee Kricker, and Sonja Wadman. Twenty-six people gathered at Waltham Fields Community Farm on July 23 for an evening of local history, birdwatching and farm-fresh refreshments at the farm’s annual history walk and talk.
Stow Conservation Trust and the Waltham Land Trust are teaming up to help promote conservation in both of our communities. We hope you will join SCT for their Bike for the Woods on August 9th and WLT for the Western Greenway 5k on October 25th!
Join WLT in our first ever water pistol fight! Open to adults , between the ages of 18 and 40! Registration is highly desired through the link below, but feel free to just show up! Don't miss out on some summer fun!
Enjoy delicious Mexican drinks and cuisine at Margaritas located on Moody Street in Waltham! Screenshot the image above or download using the provided link
BY CYD ABNET ● ENVIRONMENT ● JULY 19, 2026 The drought has significantly affected Waltham’s local flora and fauna. According to Waltham Land Trust Executive Director Sonja Wadman, the effects are cascading. “Water sources like the Charles River, Hardy Pond and our brooks shrink, resulting in concentrated amounts of pollutants and exposing critical habitat for fish, migrating birds and amphibians found along the edges of waterways and in wetlands,” she explained. Wadman also noted that trees and plants are affected by the lack of water and often die as a result. “Our volunteer trail and land restoration stewards are very busy trying their best to keep our recently planted and even more established vegetation moist,” she said.