
Waltham City Council Votes to Approve Purchase of UMass Field Station at WLT’s Urging
April 24, 2020
In the backdrop of a worldwide pandemic, after years of patience and uncertainty, one vote by Waltham City’s Council this week has made one thing certain: Waltham will continue to have a farm for generations to come.
After years of negotiations, the Waltham City Council voted unanimously—except for a recused vote—to approve the purchase of the land and buildings at 240 Beaver St., land once owned by Waltham benefactor Cornelia Warren.

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February 4, 2026
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.

January 23, 2026
The Natural History of the Cornelia Warren Estate: Camp Cedar Hill, Girl Scouts of Eastern North America by Lesley Sneddon Now Available! Camp Cedar Hill is a portion of the former estate of Cornelia Warren . In keeping with her desire to maintain the land for public benefit, Ms. Warren wished to carry this tradition beyond her life by stating so in her will. After her death, the Trustees of Cedar Hill deeded five parcels of the estate among several beneficiaries, including the Massachusetts Girl Scouts (now the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts). To this day, Cornelia Warren’s legacy of philanthropy and social welfare continue to benefit the residents of Waltham and beyond.

December 2, 2025
Reclaim the true meaning of “the giving season” by joining people across the world donating to local charities like the WLT on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Give through the button below or mail a check dated December 2 to us at WLT, PO Box 541120, Waltham MA 02454.






