Eleven fungi enthusiasts joined Corie Constantino of the Boston Mycological Club on a walk around an open space in Waltham in search of mushrooms. It was a warm morning after much rain had fallen, so conditions were good. After seeing a descent number of interesting fungi, we were hugely rewarded at the end with a…
A dozen folks from the Waltham Land Trust, Brookline Bird Club, and Menotomy Bird Club met at the Shaw’s for a morning jaunt along the river. They saw a decent number of birds, but sadly, were unable to take most photos in time. Be sure to join us next time! See all the pictures on…
The weather was hot and steamy but pleasant in the woods as five people and one dog trekked on the Western Greenway Trail from Our Lady’s Church through the Middlesex County Hospital lands north of Trapelo Road. We crossed Woburn Street and walked into the Met State Hospital property over the long boardwalk in Lexington.…
Fourteen birders met at 7:00 a.m. just over the town line at the Sears Land in Weston. WLT member and super birder Michele Grzenda led the group to the heron rookery there. They saw 35 bird species, including an Indigo Bunting, an Eastern bluebird, a Red-tailed hawk, a Gray catbird, Great Blue herons, an Eastern…
Join us for our free, annual training for volunteer trail stewards that covers native/invasive plants and trail sustainability. Cohosted with City of Waltham Ranger Adam Green, the workshop features classroom and “in the field” instruction.
About twenty people enjoyed tasty food, delicious drinks, and exciting ping pong at Craft Food Hall to celebrate the Vernal Equinox. This was our first event at CFH, and we'll be sure to schedule another one there in the future. Please join us!
25 folks and one dog celebrated the Vernal Equinox with a chilly walk at Prospect Hill Park. We met at Craft Food Hall and trekked on the "alternate" New Year's Day hike route on the park's west-side to the vista at Little Prospect.
Over 60 nature lovers of all ages came to Christ Church for a program with Rick Roth the Snake Man and the Cape Ann Vernal Pool Team . We were introduced to many snakes found in New England and the world. Members of the team walked through the audience with them so everyone could see up close and take photos. Afterwards, brave people who wanted to hold the legless reptiles were given that opportunity. 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.