Insects make up the largest portion of life on Earth, but we rarely stop to learn and appreciate the importance of these often overlooked species. Join the Wareham Land Trust this summer to explore the fascinating world of insects! June 23 – Firefly Walk at Douglas S. Westgate Plymouth County entomologist Blake Dinius will… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust is teaming up with the Wareham Free Library staff to welcome in the summer season with a canoe/kayak paddle for everyone. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, so take advantage of the extra daylight and join us for a paddle around Agawam Mill Pond. We’ll launching from… Continue Reading
June Trail Days Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our June trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day initiative! Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools (clippers, loppers, saws, etc.). Water, bug spray and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. June 10th– Stoney Run Join us on Saturday, June 10th,… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust is excited to collaborate with the OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy to bring you a co-hosted dog hiking Adventure. The Douglas S. Westgate Preserve and the adjacent Fearing Hill Conservation Area contain more than 100 acres of uplands, bogs, and wetlands bordering the Weweantic River. The trail system wanders along the… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our May trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day initiative! Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools (clippers, loppers, saws, etc.). Water, bug spray and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. May 13th– Onset Water District Join us on Saturday, May 13th at the… Continue Reading
Posted March 21, 2023 Join WLT’s Executive Director, Elise Leduc-Fleming, for a bird walk at the Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. May is peak migration time, providing opportunities to see a wide range of birds as they pass through Massachusetts on the way to their breeding grounds farther north. We’ll explore a variety of habitats, from… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust for an afternoon of Earth Day celebration fun. 12pm – 2pm: Lunch with the Land Trust Come out to Stonebridge Bar and Grill to meet the land trust staff and board members. We’ll talk about some of the new and exciting projects we have in the works, and Stonebridge will… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust at our April trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day program. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools. Water and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. April 8th – Tweedy & Barnes Join us on Saturday, April 8th at Tweedy & Barnes to assemble benches. We will… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust at our March trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day program. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools. Water and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. Remember to wear Blaze Orange! March 11th – Onset Water District Join us on Saturday, March 11th at the Onset Water… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust at our February trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day program. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools. Water and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. Remember to wear Blaze Orange! February 11th- Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area Join us on Saturday, February 11th at the Douglas S.… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our January trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day initiative. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools. Water and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. With hunting season starting, remember to wear Blaze Orange! FULL January 14th– Updated 1/12/23 – New Location: Tweedy and… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our December trail workday as part of our bimonthly Trail Day initiative. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools (clippers, loppers, saws, etc.). Water, bug spray and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. With hunting season starting, remember to wear Blaze Orange! December 10th – Stoney… Continue Reading
The Winter Wonder Program Series include a variety of expert naturalists who will lead a series of outdoor walks, indoor presentations, and other programs throughout the winter (December 2022 – March 2023) for the Wareham Land Trust. All programs are FREE and open to the public, but registration is encouraged (see links by individual events… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our November trail workdays as part of our bimonthly Trail Day initiative. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools (clippers, loppers, saws, etc.). Water, bug spray and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. With hunting season starting, remember to wear Blaze Orange! November 12th – Stoney… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce our first of many trail workdays as part of our new bimonthly Trail Day initiative. Please bring your own gloves but we will provide tools (clippers, loppers, saws, etc.). Water, bug spray and appropriate woods attire is encouraged. With hunting season starting, remember to wear Blaze Orange! October… Continue Reading
Posted August 19, 2022 The Massachusetts Coastal Pine Barrens Partnership, Mass Audubon and the Wareham Land Trust will be hosting a series of eBird workshops and field sessions, thanks to funding from the Cornell eBird Mini-Grant Program. Virtual eBird Workshop – Wednesday, September 7, 7-9pm The virtual workshop will cover two main topics: An overview of… Continue Reading
Join us as Wareham Land Trust teams up with the Wareham Free Library for a fun fire pit story time with Big Ryan at WLT’s Whitlock’s Landing property, located on Glen Charlie Road. We’ll enjoy making smores while listening to some “Not So Scary” campfire stories. Appropriate for all ages. There will be some benches,… Continue Reading
Posted July 26, 2022 Where: Mark’s Cove Conservation Area, 37 Nicholas Drive When: Tuesday, August 30*, 10am-12pm (*rescheduled from August 23rd due to rain) Join staff from the Wareham Land Trust, Buzzards Bay Coalition, and Wildlands Trust at Mark’s Cove Conservation Area (MCAA) for a morning of trail work. MCCA is composed of land managed… Continue Reading
Posted June 20, 2022 Join WLT’s Executive Director, Elise Leduc-Fleming, for our Summer Saunters series of walks. Come learn about the natural history and ecology of Wareham’s beautiful conservation areas! These events are free, but registration is required. Please RSVP using the links below. Thursday, July 21st, 3:00-5:00pm: Mark’s Cove Conservation Area. To… Continue Reading
Posted: June 29, 2022 Join the WLT to help us build kiosks at three of our sites that are open and accessible to the public! These kiosks will display information about the property, updated trail maps, flyers for upcoming events and other announcements. All materials and tools will be provided. Please bring water and work… Continue Reading
Posted July 27, 2022 Join the Wareham Land Trust in walking through the Agawam River Trail and learn about our common tree species. Participants will learn how to identify various trees (and some shrubs!) as well as some fun facts about each (e.g., unique ecological role, edible plants, etc.). Wear sturdy walking shoes, and consider… Continue Reading
Posted June 20, 2022 Join the Wareham Free Library and the Wareham Land Trust as we explore various WLT properties and get “off the beaten path”. As we walk along the trails, we will identify the plants and animals we see. These are easy hikes and should be fun for the whole family! Bring your… Continue Reading
Posted July 8, 2022 Join the Wareham Land Trust as we venture onto the Conservation Restriction (CR) we have on the Onset Water District (OWD) property. The first half of this program will be an introduction to common invasive species in the area and a quick lesson on how to identify them. During the second… Continue Reading
Posted June 20, 2022 Join the Wareham Land Trust as we venture into the Stoney Run property. The first half of this program will be an introduction to common invasive species in the area and a quick lesson on how to identify them. During the second half of this program, we will be continuing the… Continue Reading
Posted May 31, 2022 Join the Wareham Land Trust in walking through the Agawam River Trail and learn about the invasive plant species that has been edging out native species in Wareham. This will be a hands-on program where participants will learn about the harmful effects of these invaders on our ecosystems, and learn helpful… Continue Reading
Posted: May 31, 2022 Join the WLT and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius as we take a late night stroll through Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area where we will be finding fireflies and learning about the wacky world of these crazy critters whose larvae glow in the dark and whose flashes can be deciphered. Location:… Continue Reading
Posted May 31, 2022 Swing by the Wareham Free Library to adopt some native plants! The Wareham Land Trust will be tabling outside the library and handing out FREE black-eyed Susans, ironweed, and butterfly weed, along with directions for care and ceramic pots. Date: Friday, June 10th Time: 10:00am until plants are gone Location: Wareham… Continue Reading
Posted March 24, 2022 Bring the whole family for some after school explorations with the Wareham Land Trust this spring! All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. These events are free, but registration is required. Please RSVP using the links below. Wednesday, May 18th, 4:00-5:00pm: Nature Journaling at the Agawam River… Continue Reading
Posted: May 24, 2022 When: Tuesday, June 7, 1 – 2:30pm Where: Mark’s Cove Conservation Area, 37 Nicholas Dr., Wareham, MA 02571 As part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Annual Stewardship Forum, the Wareham Land Trust’s Executive Director, Elise Leduc-Fleming, along with leaders from other local conservation organizations, will give a tour of the Mark’s… Continue Reading
Posted May 24, 2022 When: Saturday, June 4, 2022; 10:00am – 2:00pm (rain date: Sat, June 11th) Where: Whitlock’s Landing, 150 Glen Charlie Road, Wareham, MA 02538 What could be better than a yard sale? A yard sale where everything is free! The Wareham Land Trust has surplus from a recent yard sale, with items… Continue Reading
Posted April 15, 2022 Where: Mark’s Cove Conservation Area, 37 Nicholas Drive When: Sunday, May 22, 1pm-4pm Join staff from Wildlands Trust, the Wareham Land Trust, and Buzzards Bay Coalition at Mark’s Cove Conservation Area (MCAA) for an afternoon of trail work. MCCA is composed of land managed by the three host organizations, as well… Continue Reading
Posted April 28, 2022 Where: Onset Water District CR and WLT’s Gregory parcel. We will meet at the OWD office at 15 Sand Pond Road, and then we’ll caravan through OWD’s access roads to the work site. When: Wednesday, May 11, 1pm-3pm Join the Wareham Land Trust to clean up some of the properties we… Continue Reading
Posted April 11, 2022 When: Saturday, May 7th from 9:00am-4:30pm Are you Wild For Wareham? Then join the Wareham Land Trust, Mass Audubon, the Wildlands Trust, and Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Onset Bay Center for a full day of free outdoor activities that highlight Wareham’s wild side! These four organizations are joining forces to offer a… Continue Reading
Posted March 24, 2022 Increasing daylight hours provide more opportunities for time outdoors. The public is invited to join the Wareham Land Trust’s Executive Director for a guided after work walk series this spring. Come learn about the natural history and ecology of Wareham’s beautiful conservation areas! These events are free, but registration is required.… Continue Reading
Posted February 1, 2022; Updated February 8, 2022 This trail day has been canceled due to poor trail conditions, stay tuned for an updated date for this project. When: Thursday, February 10, 2022; 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Fearing Hill Conservation Area (park across the street on Wyndmoor Run) Join the Wareham Land Trust at Fearing… Continue Reading
Posted January 28, 2022 When: Saturday, February 26, 2022; 10:00am – 11:30am Where: Marks Cove 37, Nicholas Dr., Wareham, MA 02571 Join Wareham Land Trust Executive Director Elise Leduc-Fleming and Buzzards Bay Coalition staff and for a free birding expedition through the forest and salt marsh of beautiful Marks Cove. Binoculars will be available. All ages welcomed. … Continue Reading
Posted December 2, 2021 The public is invited to join the Wareham Land Trust’s new Executive Director for a guided winter walk series. Come learn about the natural history and ecology of Wareham’s beautiful conservation areas! These events are free, but registration is required. Please RSVP using the links below. December 15th, 1:00-2:30pm: Bryant Farm.… Continue Reading
Posted January 3, 2022 Come to the Agawam River Trail to explore the world of winter critters! Follow along with the guide at the entrance to the trail and scan the woods as you walk to find and learn about the animals of Wareham that are hidden along the trail. This scavenger hunt will be… Continue Reading
Posted on December 3, 2021 Concerned about Wareham Solar Farm Development and its impacts? WHEN: Wednesday December 8, 2021 at 3:00 pm WHERE: Wareham Multi-Service Center – 48 Marion Road – Room 320 The Wareham Solar Bylaw Study Committee’s public comment meeting is dedicated to hearing questions, comments and concerns from our fellow Citizens while… Continue Reading
Posted November 4, 2021 Join the Wareham Land Trust at Tweedy and Barnes Conservation Area for a trail clean-up. We will be cleaning up trails by removing any fallen trees still across the trails form the Nor’easter, cutting back encroaching vegetation, and possibly installing new bog boards along the trail. WHERE: Tweedy and Barnes, 230… Continue Reading
Posted November 4, 2021 From November 5th to November 30th, signs will be posted along the Agawam River Trail. These signs will guide you through different mindfulness practices designed to ground you and connect you to the nature that surrounds you. All of the exercises are recorded, and participants are encouraged to listen to them… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce an upcoming Trail Work Day! Join us on Sunday, October 17th at the Fearing Hill Conservation Area to neaten up trails by cutting back overgrown vegetation and picking up trash. We will meet at 10:30am and work until 12:00pm. The parking lot for Fearing Hill is located on a busy… Continue Reading
Posted July 20, 2021 Guided Butterfly & Insect Walk Join us on Saturday, July 31st from 10am-noon to learn about the butterflies and other cool critters of Wareham at the newly opened portion of Mass Audubon’s Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary! The event will be led by volunteer naturalist Andrey Griffith and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake… Continue Reading
Posted July 3, 2021 Join us on July 17th for our Douglas S. Westgate & Fearing Hill BioBlitz! From 9:00am-5:00pm we will work to capture a snapshot of the biodiversity in these two adjoining conservation areas through a collaborative effort to observe and photograph as many organisms on the property as possible. These observations will… Continue Reading
Posted June 16, 2021 Wareham Land Trust: Cheers to 20 Years! They’re here! To celebrate our 20th anniversary we have created a special edition pint glass! Pint glasses are $10.00 each. Please use this order form to reserve yours today! We currently have 3 dates and times at different locations around Town where we will… Continue Reading
Posted June 2, 2021 Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce an upcoming Trail Work Day! Spring is well underway, and with it has come the growth of vegetation, which is creeping in on the trails. Join us on Sunday, June 13th at the Fearing Hill Conservation Area to improve the trails by cutting back… Continue Reading
Announcing Wareham Land Trust 2021 Photo Contest Posted May 1, 2021 Updated May 16, 2021 Wareham Land Trust 2021 Photo Contest EXTENDED! Deadline: Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 5pm *The Wareham Land Trust recognizes that during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19, it is critical to limit your contact with others and… Continue Reading
Posted May 7, 2021 Join the Wareham Land Trust, Mass Audubon, and edible plant educator and grower, Russ Cohen, for a day of planting at Mass Audubon’s Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary! Russ Cohen has 46 years of experience leading programs about wild edibles and has written a book on the subject: “Wild Plants I Have… Continue Reading
Updated April 14, 2021 April 17th-April 24th Week-long, outdoor recreation programs for April vacation Are you Wild For Wareham? Join the Wareham Land Trust, Mass Audubon, and Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Onset Bay Center for a full week of outdoor activities that highlight Wareham’s wild side. To celebrate spring, and school vacation (April 17 –24, 2021),… Continue Reading
Join us for our “Teachings from the Trail” walking series as we venture out onto the trails of Wareham’s beautiful conservation areas and learn about different aspects of the natural world from our awesome volunteer naturalists! You can sign up for just one of the walks in this series or all of them! This series… Continue Reading
Posted January 28, 2020 We know there is a lot of talk going on around town about the two major projects being proposed during zoom planning board meetings and wanted to take a moment to highlight these: One conversation surrounds the proposed special Town Meeting article to rezone a very large portion of East Wareham… Continue Reading
Posted January 1, 2021 Start your 2021 off right – venture out on a winter walk with the Wareham Land Trust! During this series of walks, we will combat the isolation of these winter months by learning practices to help us reconnect with the environment. You can sign up for just one of the walks… Continue Reading
Tweedy & Barnes Trail Work Day 12/6/20 Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce a December Trail Work Day! Join us on Sunday, December 6th at the Tweedy and Barnes Conservation Area for our last trail day of 2020. We will be cutting back encroaching vegetation, removing woody debris & trash, and enjoy all the… Continue Reading
Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce an upcoming Trail Work Day! Join us on Saturday, November 7th at the Fearing Hill Conservation Area to improve trails by cutting back overgrown vegetation, removing debris, and repainting trail blazes. We will meet at 10:00am and work until 11:30am. The parking lot for Fearing Hill is located… Continue Reading
Posted July 13, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Tweedy and Barnes Work Day 7/21/20 Next Tuesday, July 21st, Wareham Land Trust will be hosting the last Trail Tuesday of July. Join us as we clear trails of debris and overgrown vegetation, remove invasives, and work on other trail improvements. We will meet at the parking… Continue Reading
Posted June 29, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Trails Tuesdays Volunteer trail work events are a great way to get outdoors, improve access and safety of trails, and learn about the natural world. As many of us are cooped up indoors, we are beginning to see more trail walkers than ever! Wareham Land Trust trails… Continue Reading
Posted June 16, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Do you love walking the trails in Wareham? Do you like working with your hands? Do you want to get more involved with land conservation in your area? Join the Wareham Land Trust on June 23rd, July 7th, and July 21st for our Tuesday Trail Days! Every… Continue Reading
Posted June 3, 2020 Wareham Land Trust Volunteer Trail Work Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce that Volunteer Trail Work Days will return in June! As many people are utilizing outdoor spaces for peace-of-mind during quarantine, we need stewardship volunteers and trail work days now more than ever! Necessary tasks include clearing trials, pulling… Continue Reading
Posted April 28, 2020 Compiled and written by Amy Pettigrew in collaboration with Kyla Isakson, Melyssa Millett, Mike Perrin, and #GivingTuesdayNow In just one week, people around the world will come together to support their communities as a part of the global #GivingTuesdayNow movement. #GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will… Continue Reading
Posted March 13, 2020 COVID-19 WLT STATUS UPDATE Due to the current health concerns in our community regarding COVID-19 and our concern for the public’s health & well-being, the Wareham Land Trust is cancelling our remaining events for the month of March. We will re-evaluate the situation in the coming weeks for programs in April… Continue Reading
Posted March 10, 2020 Health Update: The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, we are looking into the options available for moving forward with the Wareham Earth Day Festival. In the upcoming weeks we will be… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, all of our remaining March 2020 events have been canceled. We are still determining how to handle programs beyond March and may look into rescheduling some of the canceled… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, all of our remaining March 2020 events have been canceled. We are still determining how to handle programs beyond March and may look into rescheduling some of the canceled… Continue Reading
Posted March 7, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, all of our remaining March 2020 events have been canceled. We are still determining how to handle programs beyond March and may look into rescheduling… Continue Reading
Posted February 23, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, all of our remaining March 2020 events have been canceled. We are still determining how to handle programs beyond March and may look into rescheduling… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust and Mass Audubon for a presentation on “Osprey Hacking” at the Wareham High School through support of the Wareham High Environmental Club. This free talk will run from 7-8:30pm on Thursday February 27, 2020. To RSVP, click here. Continue Reading
For our February monthly Movie Monday we will be watching The Human Element, brought to us by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. To RSVP for this event please click here. Continue Reading
Due to the rain forecast this event has been postponed for a later date TBD. Join us on February 11, 2020 from 10am-noon at Westgate Conservation Area for a trail clean-up day! To RSVP, click here. Continue Reading
Posted January 30, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the health of its members and the community during this time of concern about the spread of COVID-19. At this time, all of our remaining March 2020 events have been canceled. We are still determining how to handle programs beyond March and may look into rescheduling… Continue Reading
Join us on Monday, January 27th from 6-8pm at the Wareham Free Library for a viewing of The Best of World’s Greatest: Extreme Animals followed by a discussion with Zak Mertz from Cape Wildlife Center. To RSVP please click here. Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust on one (or all!) of our upcoming Mindfulness Walks this winter. To RSVP for one of these FREE walks please go here. Continue Reading
Skip the chaos of Black Friday shopping and take some time to be grateful for the great outdoors! Come mingle with your community and enjoy some fresh air on this 1.5-mile nature walk! Be sure to wear warm clothing and shoes, and bring water! Date: 11/29/2019 (Fri.) Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST Location: Great Neck Conservation Area 34… Continue Reading
Join us for the November Trail Work Day at Marks Cove! Continue Reading
Join us and the Wareham Free Library for a viewing of The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies followed by a Q&A session with Butterflies of Cape Cod and a kid’s craft. WHEN: Monday, November 18, 2019, 6-8pm WHERE: Wareham Free Library (59 Marion Road, Wareham, MA) COST: FREE! Although this program is free, please RSVP here. Continue Reading
Join the WLT on our first Mindfulness Walk on Sunday, October 27th from 1-2pm. Come learn practices for being more present in the moment while reconnecting to your local environment in the process. The program will be held at the Tweedy and Barnes property located at 230 Blackmore Pond Road in West Wareham. Due to… Continue Reading
Join members of the Wareham Land Trust on Thursday, October 24th from 3-5pm to prepare the trails at Tweedy and Barnes (230 Blackmore Pond Road) for the winter. Volunteers will lop branches, clear trails of debris, and weed-whack. Work gloves, loppers, and other hand tools will be provided. Please bring water, and wear closed-toed shoes… Continue Reading
Join WLT’s TerraCorps Land Stewardship Coordinator Mike Perrin for this morning stroll. Learn about local bird species and enjoy the early signs of autumn colors. Where: Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area, Papermill Rd, West Wareham When: Thursday, October 10th, 9:30am-11am Due to rain forecasts we have rescheduled this program to Sunday, October 20th, 9am-10:30am Cost:… Continue Reading
On September 18th, Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius gave a talk at the Wareham Town Hall about ticks and mosquitoes. If you were unable to attend, Wareham Community Television recorded the presentation. It can be viewed here. The Wareham Land Trust would like to thank Blake, the Town of Wareham, the Wareham Board of Health,… Continue Reading
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust as we honor longtime supporter, lifelong educator, and environmental advocate Richard Wheeler with a series of free kayak explorations across Wareham. For our final adventure of this series, join us for an opportunity to explore the Weweantic River. We will be setting off from Weweantic River Boat Ramp (off of I-195, Wareham,… Continue Reading
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust as we honor longtime supporter, lifelong educator, and environmental advocate Richard Wheeler with a series of free kayak explorations across Wareham. For our second paddle of this series, join us for an opportunity to explore Onset Bay. We will be setting off from Onset Beach (186 Onset Ave, Wareham, MA 02558), and… Continue Reading
Join Us! What: July Volunteer Trail Work Day Where: Mark’s Cove (37 Nicholas Drive, Wareham, MA) When: Saturday, July 20th, 10am-noon Why: The trail network at Mark’s Cove needs a little TLC. This Saturday we will be working to widen some parts of the trail (lopping branches and encroaching vegetation), clearing trash and woody debris,… Continue Reading
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust as we honor longtime supporter, lifelong educator, and environmental advocate Richard Wheeler with a series of free kayak explorations across Wareham. In the first event of this series, join us for an opportunity to explore the landscape and ecology of the Agawam River. We will be setting off from Whitlock’s Landing (150 Glen… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust is joining with other organizations (Onset Bay Association and Junior OBA, Friends of the Wareham Free Library, WDNR, WHS JROTC and Key Club, local Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops, Wareham Historical Society, etc.) in Wareham to clean-up our town! During this annual event, the Wareham community joins together to clean-up… Continue Reading
Journeys: Ospreys, Technology, and an Author Hosted by: Mass Audubon and Wareham Land Trust When: April 27, 2019, 3-5pm Where: Elks Lodge, Wareham 2855 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02571 Join us as Dr. Rob Bierregaard presents how technological innovations reveal the mysteries of osprey movements near and far. After the presentation, observe the phenomenon of… Continue Reading
Visit our table at the Gleason YMCA Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 27th from noon-2pm. Healthy kids day is a free community event. Come to the Wareham Land Trust table to learn about local properties to explore this summer and fun ways to get outdoors. Whether getting out onto local natural areas as a… Continue Reading
Join us in celebration of Earth Day for a volunteer trail work day. When: Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 3-5pm (Note: Due to inclement weather this was changed from April 22, 2019) Where: Agawam River Trail, located at the end of Knowles Ave, E. Wareham What will we be doing? Clearing the trails, opening up the… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust and the Wareham Boys and Girls Club for our FREE 2019 Sea Turtle Expo, including a viewing of the documentary Saving Sea Turtles. When: Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10am – 1pm – film begins at 10:30am Where: Wareham Boys and Girls Club, 13 Highland Ave, East Wareham, MA 02538… Continue Reading
Join the Wareham Land Trust and the Buzzards Bay Coalition for an opportunity to explore the landscape and ecology of the Agawam River. Paddle alongside the river’s rich wetlands, and keep your eyes peeled for water birds and other wildlife. We will end our adventure with some hot cocoa. Program is weather dependent and will… Continue Reading
Join us on March 30th from 10am-noon at Marks Cove for a volunteer work day. We will be working to clear debris on the trail systems that cover the patchwork of properties there protected by the Wareham Land Trust, Buzzards Bay Coalition, and Wildlands Trust to get ready for the Spring season! We will be… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 17th from 10-11am, join us with your furry friend on a walk at Westgate Conservation Area. This walk is put on in partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, and while the event is free, we ask for participants to register online at https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/waggin-walk-westgate-conservation-area-mar-17-2019/. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog out on… Continue Reading
Last weekend the Wareham Land Trust hosted a birdhouse building workshop at the Wareham Free Library. Advisory Board Member Tom Kinksky led the workshop which resulted in the completion of over 25 new birdhouses that can now be used as nesting cavities, especially for bluebirds! More about this workshop can be found in the Wareham… Continue Reading
We still have 2 more walks scheduled for our Walking Through Winter series in partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition! Programs are free and family-friendly. We just ask you to please register online if you plan to attend (see links below). Join us on Sunday February 10th at the Great Neck Conservation Area (36 Crooked… Continue Reading
Our Winter Walk series will be held again starting in December! Please follow the link to register with the BBC. The first walk will be at Tweedy and Barnes on December 9th. Programs run from 1-2pm. Registration and additional information can be found here: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/walking-through-winter-tweedy-and-barnes-dec-09-2018/ Continue Reading
Please join us for our last trail work day of 2018! Westgate Conservation Area, 29 Papermill Road, West Wareham. December 1st, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Continue Reading
We are having a volunteer trail work day and would love it if you could join us! Tweedy and Barnes Preserve, Sunday, November 4th, 1:00-3:00pm. (RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST ON 10/27) 230 Blackmore Pond Road in West Wareham. Any and all help is appreciated! Help needed: Lopping branches, cleaning up woody debris, weed-whacking and… Continue Reading
Come join us and your nature-loving neighbors for a FREE and informative walk. Learn about the trees all around us making our town such a beautiful place. The event will be led by arborist Chance Perks. Saturday, October 13th: 10am-noon We will begin at the Westgate property parking area with a short introduction on local… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust and the Buzzards Bay Coalition are so happy to continue this popular program for toddlers and their caregivers. The first program is on October 10th at the Lyman Preserve. Future programs will be about chipmunks and birds. More info at the link: http://support.savebuzzardsbay.org/site/Calendar/1803002993?view=RSVP&id=101941 Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust and the Buzzards Bay Coalition are happy to continue this tradition of “fun family Fridays” on Wareham conservation land. Information about where to go and how to register (free) at the link: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/?town=wareham&date=102018 Continue Reading
Douglas Westgate & Fearing Hill Conservation Area Saturday, September 8th 10:00am-noon Come join us and your nature-loving neighbors for a FREE and informative walk. The event will be led by Plymouth County entomologist Blake Dinius and WLT Advisory Board member Lauren Griffith. We will begin at the Westgate Property parking area with a short introduction… Continue Reading
We’ll be at the Onset Bay Association’s annual chalk-full-o’-fun street festival! And we’ll have a prize for the best representation of Wareham’s natural beauty. $5 entry gives you a spot of pavement and chalk to create your masterpiece. Saturday, August 25th, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Continue Reading
We’ll be there! Please stop by our booth in front of the office at 219 Main Street. If you’re not already a member, learn more about what we do – preserving land, running educational programs, sponsoring lectures, protecting Wareham’s beautiful natural habitat for health, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and more. Swan Festival Continue Reading
It’s the 5th annual festival and we’ll be there! Stop by our booth at our office on Main Street and say hello, learn more about us and why we would love to have you as a member if you aren’t already. Check out the festival website for educational events going on prior to the festival… Continue Reading
Saturday, April 21st, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Wareham Land Trust, Wareham Garden Club, and the Wareham Boys and Girls Club for this fun and informative event celebrating native pollinators. Various exhibitors will include Butterflies of Cape Cod, UMass Cranberry Station, Ivyee’s Everything Honey, and more! At 11:00 a.m., our featured speaker, entomologist… Continue Reading
Once again, the Wareham Land Trust will have a table at this fun family event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the Arts! 6:00-7:00, Decas School. Wednesday, March 28th. Continue Reading
We are collaborating with our regional friends at the Sippican Lands Trust and Rochester Land Trust for this program Saturday evening, April 7th, 6:30-8:30 pm. Enjoy beautiful paintings of natural landscapes by artist Peter Stone. Peter will be presenting his paintings and the inspiration behind them. The land trusts will have informational tables highlighting the… Continue Reading
Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust for a story, craft, and outdoor activity at the Spinney Memorial Library in Onset. 3/9: Farewell to Winter 3/23: Welcome Spring 4/13: Bugs 4/27: The Moon 5/11: The Beach 5/25: Birds Register now: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/spring-story-time-farewell-to-winter-mar-09-2018/ Continue Reading
Just think, in only a few weeks we will be welcoming back our osprey neighbors. Take one last winter walk with the BBC and the WLT at our North Water Street Beach property. It’s a lovely place to spot winter water fowl while they’re still with us! Register here: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/events/walking-through-winter-mar-11-2018/. Sunday, March 11th, 1:00 pm. Continue Reading
Please join WLT’s Cathy Phinney with your favorite little person for this fun and nature-friendly reading of Dr. Seuss’s classic, The Lorax, at the Wareham Free Library. Tuesday, February 20th: 2:30-3:30 pm. Our AmeriCorps volunteers Amy and Lizz will also be on hand to help with the craft. Continue Reading
Our Winter Walk series continues in February! Please follow the links to register with the BBC. Our February 11th walk will be at Minot Forest. The February 18th walk will be at the Great Neck Conservation area on Crooked River Road. http://support.savebuzzardsbay.org/site/Calendar/1569007006?view=RSVP&id=101718 http://support.savebuzzardsbay.org/site/Calendar/1256241532?view=RSVP&id=101719 Continue Reading
What a wonderful science program to attend with a child! Dissect an owl pellet and discover what one of our favorite, fantastic bird species eats for dinner. A nominal fee of $5 per pellet. No advance registration required. Wareham Free Library Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. Family-friendly, suitable for all ages. Please join us!… Continue Reading
Thanks to our friends at the Buzzards Bay Coalition for coordinating such wonderful programs for Wareham families during their December school holiday break! Please check out the links for birding at the Lyman Reserve and geocaching at Horseshoe Mill. https://www.facebook.com/events/432613150487244/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2215099811849125/ Enjoy some time outdoors with friends and family. Happy New Year, everyone! Continue Reading
Does winter weather get you feeling down? Do you miss spending time outside? No need to wait for spring to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world around you! I always say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices. So bundle up and take a walk! Programs run the 2nd… Continue Reading
Saturday, November 4th. 2:00 pm at the Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street Come meet environmentalist, master kayaker, and long-time supporter of WLT, Richard Wheeler as we join together to view his PBS Nova special movie “Haunted Cry of a Long Gone Bird” Richard paddled the migration route of the now extinct great auk and… Continue Reading
We have wanted to join together with our neighbors for some time now. We’re all family in spirit, after all, with a shared vision of working together to promote land conservation. At one of our recent monthly Outreach meetings, WLT volunteers were joined by Jim Bride of the Sippican Lands Trust and Halima Tiffany from… Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love North America’s largest owl? The Wareham Land Trust is thrilled to sponsor this program with Norman Smith, Director of MA Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum. Norm has been studying snowy owls and working to protect them since 1981. As part of his research, he attaches bands and transmitters to snowy owls at… Continue Reading
Sunday, September 24th 3:30-5:00 p.m. Learn how to dig your own quahogs (hard clams) from Buzzards Bay! During this free event at Burgess Point in Onset with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Wareham Land Trust, and the town of Wareham, we’ll teach you the basics of local quahogging: what you need, how to do it, and… Continue Reading
“One bite can change your life…” Did you know Plymouth County has the third highest incidence rate of Lyme in Massachusetts? Other diseases like Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Relapsing Fever, and now Powassan virus can all be serious as well. Come to this FREE program and learn more about ticks and how tick-borne diseases can be completely… Continue Reading
Visit the Wareham Land Trust booth at the Onset Bay Association’s Chalk-Full-O’-Fun street painting festival! We’ll have a prize for the artist that best represents the natural beauty of Wareham and Onset. Sunday August 27th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Onset Band Shell Crafts, food, live music 12-4. There is a $5 registration… Continue Reading
We’ll be there! Saturday, July 29th. 8:30-4:30. Stop by and say hello. Our table will be set up near our office on Main Street. We’ll have t-shirts for sale and information for anyone considering joining. We are always looking for new members to help us with our ongoing conservation efforts and educational programs. More information… Continue Reading
Yes, the early bird gets the worm or in this case gets to see some birds! Join us for a bird walk! Saturday July 15th 7 am – 9 am at Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteers from Mass Audubon will lead us on a walk through the sanctuary identifying various species of birds by… Continue Reading
Just in time for Father’s Day…. BAT HOUSE BUILDING WORKSHOP Saturday June 10th 9 am – 1 pm Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Road, Wareham Batting around ideas for things to do with dad this Father’s Day? Join the Wareham Land Trust for an interactive workshop where you will build your very own bat… Continue Reading
Many of us here at the WLT celebrated when Onset’s iconic Wickets Island was protected. The property was sold to the Buzzards Bay Coalition thanks in large part to Wareham’s town meeting voter approval of $400,000 from the Community Preservation funds toward the purchase.The island is part of a broad plan by the BBC to… Continue Reading
Fly on over to Great Neck Sanctuary on Friday, May 12th for an evening of birding and more with Mass Audubon and the Wareham Land Trust! We’re celebrating spring and all its beauty: birds, blooms and warmer days a bird walk from Great Neck to the shores of the Sacred Hearts Seminary as part… Continue Reading
We are proud and happy to once again be participating in STEAM (Science/Technology/Arts/Math) night, this coming Wednesday, April 12th, at the Decas school from 6:00-7:00 pm. Designed to encourage students’ interest and interaction with sciences and art, STEAM nights are perfect opportunities to expose young people to the wonders of nature. Here are some photos… Continue Reading
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to share our collective commitment to protecting and caring for the environment. Every year, Wareham Land Trust volunteers participate in neighborhood clean-ups (rain or shine!). If you would like to join our community effort along with the Don’t Trash Wareham friends, please contact Lori Benson at 508-846-272 or email… Continue Reading
Take a break for a few minutes and stop by for an informal discussion with Kevin Bartsch and other Wareham Land Trust directors. We want to hear from our members. Come chat about some of our current projects and initiatives. Let us know what you think. April 7th at Cup2Cafe, at 3175 Cranberry Hwy… Continue Reading
Come learn how saving the environment also saves money. Wareham Land Trust President Kevin Bartsch will present “Trends and Economics of Conserving Open Space in Wareham.” This Saturday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m.. Wareham Library. Economics of Conservation pdf A free event sponsored by the WLT, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Wareham Open Space… Continue Reading
Join us for Field Guide Days during April School Vacation Week! On Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, we will explore two local properties and fine tune our Field Guide skills. Bring your favorite field guide and share your techniques with others! Or come learn some tips for beginners- Hope to see you there!… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered about the stories our quiet rivers and sandy soils could tell? Join the Wareham Land Trust and Buzzards Bay Coalition for a series of Wednesday morning walks that will immerse you in the history of four conservation properties in Wareham. During these hour and a half long tours, you’ll enjoy some… Continue Reading
Have any dinner plans on Tuesday, March 7th? We’re hoping you can help the Wareham Land Trust by dining at our local 99 restaurant that night. Print off the coupon below (important!: you MUST have it with you in order for us to benefit) and give it to your server. 15% of your bill will… Continue Reading
Land Trust and Garden Club Team up for Tree Event The Wareham Land Trust and the Wareham Garden club are excited to host the city of New Bedford’s arborist for an inspiring presentation and free community gathering. On Saturday, February 25th the Wareham Land Trust and the Wareham Garden Club will host Chance Perks, the… Continue Reading
A mindful walking practice can bring you closer to your body and nature. Here are 6 tips to get you started on your journey. Mindful walking is an active form of meditation that brings you closer to your body and nature while strengthening your concentration and connecting you to the present moment. This fall… Continue Reading
Ben Hyland and Michaella Sheridan of MASSLift AmeriCorps recently completed a project started last year by Sarah Gossett. Educational signage about Wareham’s history – “from the ice age to today” – is now displayed throughout a looping trail on the Tweedy and Barnes property. Here is a great video of their time spent installing the… Continue Reading
You and your kids can discover the outdoors at Family Friday Explorations, a series of three free outings on Friday evenings in October hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust, Inc. Through fun games and hands-on activities, your whole family will learn about animals, plants, and habitats in the Buzzards Bay… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust and the Buzzards Bay Coalition is excited to partner again with the Wareham Public School’s after school CARE program in the fall of 2016. Facilitated by Ben Hyland, Youth Education Coordinator, the goal of these programs is to encourage outdoor exploration, to create a connection between the students and their… Continue Reading
Our Saturday, 9/24 program about bats and acoustical monitoring has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Continue Reading
Sunday August 21st – Butterfly Walk with Lauren Miller-Donnelly, Property Manager, Mass Audubon 1:00 p.m. at the Westgate Property, 29 Papermill Rd, West Wareham. Come learn about our lovely summer visitors! We’ll have light refreshments. A great way to experience the Westgate conservation area. Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 19th: 6:30 pm. Old Methodist Meeting House, Wareham MA Raccoon rabies was first reported in Massachusetts in September 1992. Since that time, through 2013, there have been greater than 5,900 wildlife cases of rabies in Massachusetts. Domestic animals are at risk for developing rabies when they are bitten by an infected wild animal.… Continue Reading
Mark Your Calendars For These Upcoming Wareham Land Trust Events: Saturday June 4th– Eastern Coyote/Coywolf Ecology & Behavior presentation by Jonathan Way, Research Scientist, The George Perkins Marsh Institute, Clark University 11:00 am at the Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main St., Wareham. Saturday June 11th– Herring Run Cleanup. Meet at 9 am in… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust will host a presentation on coyotes and coywolves on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jonathan Way, of Eastern Coyote/Coywolf Research, is an expert on the behavior of these elusive animals. He will share what he’s learned about the wild canines using pictures and videos. The program is free. You… Continue Reading
Kevin Bartsch, WLT President, invites the community to join him for a cup of coffee or tea and to discuss our initiatives, history, future and any other topics anyone would like to discuss! Friday, April 22nd, from 10:00-11:30 at the Cup*2Cafe in East Wareham. Celebrate Earth Day! The Wareham Land Trust is once again participating… Continue Reading
Get your little ones to discover the outdoors during Itty Bitty Bay Explorers, a series of four free outings on Wednesdays in April with the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust. Through fun games, stories, and hands-on activities, your whole family will learn about Buzzards Bay’s animals, plants, and habitats. To RSVP online,… Continue Reading
Please join us on Sunday, December 6th at 1:00 pm in the new parking lot for the expanded Tweedy & Barnes property on Blackmore Pond Road. The Wareham Land Trust recently secured funding for this land via a Community Preservation Fund grant, a grant from the Commonwealth’s EOEEA Conservation Partnership Fund, and the support of… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust and the Cape Cod Canal US Army Corps of Engineers Present: Invasive Species and How They Affect All of Us. Is it native, non-native or invasive? Does it matter? Discover defining characteristics of invasive species (both plants & animals) and just how enormous their environmental, financial and aesthetic impacts can be. Walk away… Continue Reading
Save the date! Saturday, November 14th, 10:00 a.m. at the Old Methodist Meeting House, 495 Main Street, Wareham. The Wareham Land Trust will be hosting a presentation by John Pribilla, Park Ranger for the Cape Cod Canal, about invasive species. More details to follow! Continue Reading
WLT is involved with so many community events in the upcoming weeks. We need your help and support! Please spread the word and join us if you can. Native Land Conservancy Saturday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m. St. Patrick’s Hall, High Street We are thrilled to be hosting a program to introduce our community to new… Continue Reading
The Wareham Land Trust has joined with local community organizations and residents to clean up our town! Please join us on Sunday, May 31st at 11:00 a.m. at our Bryant Farm property near Nessralla’s Farm Stand and the driving range on Route 6. Bring a garbage bag, gloves, bug spray, and a smile. Together we… Continue Reading
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