On a very windy Tuesday, WLT ED Sonja Wadman joined DCR Commissioner Arrigo and the leadership of other organizations running the 26th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup for a photo near the Hatchshell on the Esplanade. Then on a rainy Saturday, close to 120 people braved the weather to remove litter and invasive plant…
Founded in 1999, the Waltham Land Trust’s mission is to create a legacy of land conservation in Waltham by promoting, protecting, restoring, and acquiring open space with a community of volunteers and a small staff that operates with mutual respect and goodwill towards each other Join the team and become a member today.
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WLT joined forces with Agape Spiritual Community, Waltham Council on Aging, Friends of the Waltham Public Library, and Stonehurst to provide a mindfulness and stress-reduction workshop for about 44 participants. Matt Carriker from Agape led the session, first inside in the gorgeous and historic Paine Estate, then on trails as we quietly walked around the…
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! Participants must Register : Follow the link below to register. *Registration is limited- 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.