The Waltham Times The death of a majestic bald eagle during the winter of 2023 sent shockwaves through the environmental community and sparked a local movement that continues today. The eagle, known as MK, was the third member of a family that once lived in Waltham’s Mount…
The Waltham Times The Waltham Land Trust met last Wednesday at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation with teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Waltham, Watertown and Newton. The participants were invited to brainstorm ways to engage younger people in the WLT’s work to end the…
Save Waltham Wildlife, an initiative of the Waltham Land Trust, was thrilled to be part of this exciting day of advocacy at the MA State House, urging legislators to pass H.965/S.644, a bill to restrict the use of rodenticides statewide. Over 200 fellow nature lovers from the Berkshires to Cape Cod attended, with 50+ groups…
WLT ED Sonja was pleased to present to teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Waltham, Newton, and Watertown about our programs. She asked them to brainstorm answers to this question “How can we engage younger people in our activities, particularly our efforts to end the use of rodenticide in Waltham?” and was very…
Help WLT earn money by enjoying food and drinks at this fun restaurant with a casual, sports-themed environment and plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Follow these instructions when ordering dine in or take out and we get 20% of your sale. Email Sonja if you’d like to join us at the group table.
Close to 20 people met at Shaw’s on the Charles for a bird walk along the river, led by WLT lead birder, steward, and photographer Emily S. Folks saw and/or heard 21 bird species, plus painted turtles (one of which was sharing a log with eastern amberwing dragonfly), and a blue dasher dragonfly. This event…
Over 50 people came to the historic Wellington House property to enjoy lemonade, fruit, cookies, and other delicacies, plus hear updates on projects happening there from WLT leaders and City Councillor Bill Hanley. Afterwards, many strolled the fields and admired the extensive ecosystem restoration work done by WLT stewards for five years. Senator Mike Barrett…
Twenty WLT volunteer trail stewards and members of the general public met at Shaw’s on River Street for the first large-scale knotweed removal party in years! The hard working group removed approximately 35 bags of the nasty invasive plant from the banks of the Charles River. Many thanks to our leader, Ann McE for organizing…
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.