Twenty-eight animal lovers, mainly children and their families, welcomed Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience and five of his creatures to the Christ Church for a special February school vacation program program. We were thrilled to meet Drago the tegu (a type of Central American lizard), Fettuccine the degu (a South American rodent), Hissy Elliot…
Close to 25 people came on a chilly walk along the new Mass Central Rail Trail between Prospect Hill Street and Linden Street. We have been advocating for this multi-use, multi-town path for decades and are thrilled it’s finally open in Waltham! Several of us ate at Panera Bread afterwards as part of the WLT…
Twenty-five of WLT’s volunteer trail and land stewards gathered at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. to celebrate another successful season with a fun pot luck, sponsored in part by the WLT Board of Directors. Folks brought a variety of delicious dishes and had a wonderful time. Sign up to be a steward so you can join…
“Like many cities, Waltham has a rat problem. The city health inspector said that although winter has brought on a lull in rodent activity, he and others are taking steps to combat the critters. Recent steps toward addressing rodent-related issues in the city include Waltham Land Trust’s Save Waltham Wildlife initiative, which encourages residents to avoid using…
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