Creating a legacy of land conservation in Waltham

2025 Charles River Cleanup

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

September 4, 2025

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.

Lakeview Preserve Bench

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

September 3, 2025

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.

Sunset Yoga at Met State

Pre-Sunset Yoga Outdoors at Met State 9/30/2025

September 2, 2025

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.  

Western Greenway 5K and 1st ever Monster Dash for Kids! 10/26/2025 at 12:00pm

September 1, 2025

Celebrate Halloween with a spooktacular day on the trails! The Waltham Land Trust invites you to celebrate Halloween in the best way possible — moving through nature, in costume (if it’s safe to run in), and helping protect Waltham’s beautiful open spaces.

Since 2013, our Western Greenway 5K has brought together people of all ages to enjoy 3.1 miles of gorgeous fall scenery.

NEW for 2025! 🦇
Before the main race kicks off, kids ages 10 and under can join our 50-yard Monster Dash at 11:30 am — a quick, fun sprint where every child gets a small treat for participating. Free for children who attend with an adult running the 5K, $5 suggested donation otherwise. Perfect for little ghosts and goblins who want in on the action! 

A Walk In The Park Book is Back In Stock!

August 24, 2025

A Walk in the Park: A Guide to Plant Communities at Prospect Hill Park, Waltham, Massachusetts
by Lesley Sneddon

This book is a nature guide for the non-scientist interested in learning about plants and basic ecology.

Middlesex County Hospital trail map

Get out on the trails

June 1, 2025

Get outside and on the trails! Waltham and its neighboring communities offer numerous well-marked and maintained trails through a variety of beautiful natural landscapes.

The WLT has produced a series of Guide to Open Spaces available as a free resource on our website.

Volunteers working on a trail

Become a Member

May 30, 2025

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.

Open space needs your help

May 29, 2025

Protecting and preserving takes time, energy and your support. Volunteers build trails and maintain them. Your support helps provide the tools and supplies.

Please consider a donation to help protect and preserve open space in Waltham. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Charles River Cleanup with 350 Mass Waltham

09/21/2025 2:00 pm - 09/21/2025 3:30 pm

Hardy Pond Walk and New WLT Land Celebration

09/27/2025 1:30 pm - 09/27/2025 3:30 pm

Pre-Sunset Yoga Outdoors at Met State

09/30/2025 5:15 pm - 09/30/2025 6:30 pm

Western Greenway 5K Run/Walk 2025

10/26/2025 12:00 pm - 10/26/2025 2:00 pm

News

Waltham Day

Outreach Table at Waltham Day 9/13/2025

September 5, 2025

Don’t miss this fun, annual event for all ages with lots of community group tables, kids’ activities, entertainment, and snacks to purchase. 

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Bug Walk at Wellington Fields

August 23, 2025

Join WLT Stewards, Ranger Adam, and insect enthusiast Linda Graetz for a walk exploring the vital role insects play in supporting life on earth. Together, we’ll observe, describe, and share our finds—come prepared with sunscreen, long pants, sturdy shoes, and curiosity!

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Young coyote poisoned found on Brandies campus

Coyote pup found at Brandeis tests positive for rodenticide previously used on campus

August 21, 2025

BY CYD ABNET ● August 21, 2025 ● The Waltham Times A young coyote found at Brandeis University on July 25 has tested positive for a significant amount of second-generation anticoagulant rat poisons, two of which Brandeis University has reported using in the past. The coyote was found alive and died while in the care of a wildlife rehabilitator. Before its death, the rehabilitator…

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sweet basil fundraiser

Fundraiser with Sweet Basil

August 11, 2025

Sweet Basil offers Italian-inspired cuisine, plus fresh and innovative cocktails, teas and beverages! group table @ 6

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WLT Outreach Table at Waltham Farmers’ Market

WLT Outreach Table at Waltham Farmers’ Market

August 7, 2025

Stop by our outreach table at the Waltham Farmers’ Market to chat with us while picking up maps, trail guides, and upcoming event sheets. You can also buy the official WLT t-shirt or baseball cap to wear and show your support for our work saving/restoring open space. We have unisex and women’s t-shirt sizes!

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Specials To Support WLT!

Buy Chateau gift cards online

Any gift cards purchased online with the coupon code WLT will earn the Waltham Land Trust 5% of that sale. Get yours today!

Waltham Wildlife

We aren't the only ones that benefit from preserving open space in Waltham. Here are some pictures of Waltham wildlife that you could find living on or passing through the open spaces in Waltham. Some of the pictures were taken at night with a camera that was triggered by a sensor.

Our Mission

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. Recognizing that diversity strengthens our organization, the Waltham Land Trust strives to create an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and appreciated regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, abilities, or disabilities. We welcome those who share these values.

The Waltham Land Trust envisions growth in public appreciation of natural resources, preservation and restoration of native habitat, and increased biodiversity to foster a healthier environment.