Stretch and hold in a field at Met State with Jeanne Kelly, a popular yoga instructor at the Waltham YMCA. To get the WLT Member pricing, login when registering for the event. Rain date is October 10th.
Join us for a 1.5-mile leisurely walk on the Pondside Walkway, starting at 1:30pm, to learn about ongoing stewardship efforts to protect Hardy Pond, enjoying sights of nature along the way. We’ll end at the Land Trust’s Lakeview Preserve at 3:00pm to check out the new land we purchased in June.
Please join members of 350 Mass Waltham and the Waltham Land Trust as we clean up the Charles River Greenway. This area is a beautiful walking and biking path, and since it does not have any trashcans, can get dirty from time to time.
Don’t miss this fun, annual event for all ages with lots of community group tables, kids’ activities, entertainment, and snacks to purchase.
SWW End of summer update September 5th, 2025 We’re happy to report that Waltham’s two universities, Bentley and Brandeis, which between them cover a good deal of green space and border on much more, have both stopped using SGAR poisons on their campuses. Bentley University clarified to us last spring, after several contacts, that they…
SWW End of summer update September 5th, 2025 We’re happy to note that the City’s new dumpster ordinance, which passed last spring with modifications suggested by SWW members and others, has come into effect as of this June. If you notice a problem dumpster in your neighborhood (overflowing, uncovered, rusted out, etc.), you might consider reporting…
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