MCRT Cleanup w/RotarAct, March 5, 2022
RotarAct, a group of Brandeis students connected with the Rotary Club, and members of the Waltham Chamber of Commerce cleaned a section of the Mass Central Rail Trail and around the McDevitt School. Litter was a little tough to see since there was still plenty of snow on the ground, but we found some! More…
Read MoreAnnual Duck Walk, February 1, 2022
After two weather-related postponements, the WLT finally held its Duck Walk on a Tuesday afternoon. 16 participants were instantly rewarded with a bald eagle sighting! It was visible from the Mary Early footbridge, resting high on a tree limb for quite a while–we actually left it and moved on to see common mergansers, bufflehead and…
Read MoreSeptember news and events: Hikes, special projects, and work parties
Another great month for the Waltham Land Trust as the fall weather began to arrive. Check out our photos from the various events throughout September: Wellington House Lands Work Party #4 – September 12 The work continues at the Wellington House lands. On Sept. 12, nineteen volunteers spent time clearing the new pathways that go…
Read MoreBusy August for WLT: Hikes, work parties, and Riverfest
August 2021 was a busy and productive month for the Waltham Land Trust and our wonderful volunteers! Check out our photos from the various events throughout August: Wellington House Lands Work Party #2 Waltham Riverfest Wellington House Lands Work Party #3 MCRT Hike to Not Your Average Joe’s
Read MoreAvailable to purchase! A Walk in the Park – a new nature guide to Prospect Hill Park
We are thrilled to announce the publication of a new nature guide to Prospect Hill Park! Written by WLT Board member Lesley Sneddon and designed by Tammy Keithley, the book includes descriptions of different areas in the park that support characteristic groups of native plants and their habitats and associated wildlife (plant communities). Included are…
Read MoreTeen Stewardship throughout July
In the month of July, WLT worked with teenagers from two different local groups. On July 15, 22 and 29, we were with Lewenberg Environmental Action Force (LEAF), who employed 9 teens from Waltham Partnership for Youth. Over these three Thursdays, we removed 46 bags of knotweed from the Charles River path in front of…
Read MoreWellington Work Party, Aug 1, 2021
Waltham Land Trust volunteers continue to put in hard work at the Wellington House. On August 1, twenty volunteers met at the Wellington House for a second work party, clearing a pathway through the fields of the historic Trapelo Road property. By the end of the shift, a trail emerged!
Read MoreSunset Yoga, July 28, 2021
On July 28, 2021, the Waltham Land Trust hosted a sunset yoga class at Waltham Field Station. Attendees and Hootie alike enjoyed the outdoor yoga experience. Check out the photos from the event!
Read MoreGuided Fungi Foray, July 24, 2021
On July 24, twenty-two mushroom enthusiasts met at 200 5th Ave to access Prospect Hill Park in search of fungi. International mycologist Lawrence Millman led the adventure. We saw more fungi varieties than ever before, thanks to the abundance of rain. Lots more photos on our Flickr site.
Read MoreWellington House Lands Work Party, July 11, 2021
On Sunday, July 11, fourteen hardy people worked on clearing the land around the historic Wellington House on Trapelo Road. Ward 3 City Councillor George Darcy, who is a founding WLT Director, led the effort with WLT steward Betty MacKenzie. The hope is to have a walking path run through the property, with farm fields…
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