Hardy Pond Walk and New WLT Land Celebration 9/27/2025

Lakeview Preserve Bench

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.

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Charles River Cleanup with 350 Mass Waltham 9/21/2025

2025 Charles River Cleanup

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.

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SGAR-free campuses in Waltham

Brandeis Pledge

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…

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No feeding the rats

Dumpster overflowing

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…

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Support WLT with a Community Bag Purchase at Hannaford All October

2025 Community bag

Starting October 1, WLT will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold at the 55 Russell Street, Waltham MA, Hannaford store. These bags are the best pick in the patch this October! When you visit the Waltham Hannaford store this month, get your own pretty blue reusable Community Bag for just $2.50. Every bag sold sends a $1…

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Guided History Walk along the Mass Central Rail Trail 10/5/2025

Mass Central Rail Waltham North Station

Learn about the history of the railway on which the Mass Central Rail Trail now sits from Rick Kfoury, President of the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society. Members of the Waltham Historic Society will also share their knowledge. Highlighted stops will include two former station locations, Waltham North and Waltham Highlands (which still stands).

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