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
Category Archives: Events
Winter 19-20: Mindfulness Series
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
11/29/19 Green Friday Walk and Talk
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
November 2019 Trail Work Day – Marks Cove 11/26 2-4pm
Join us for the November Trail Work Day at Marks Cove! Continue Reading
11/18/19 First Monthly Movie Monday in partnership with the Wareham Free Library
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
UPDATED 11/3/19 Mindfulness Walk 1-2pm
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
October ’19 Trail Day – 10/24/19
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
UPDATED! 10/20/19 Autumn Bird Walk
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
Tick and Mosquito Talk – September 18, 2019
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
Wheeler Kayak Series: August 29, 2019 Weweantic River
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
Wheeler Kayak Series: July 25, 2019 Onset
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
July Trail Day – Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Mark’s Cove
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
Wheeler Kayak Series: June 27, 2019 Agawam River
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
April 28, 2019 – Don’t Trash Wareham
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
April 27, 2019 – Journeys: Ospreys, Technology, and an Author
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
April 27, 2019 – YMCA Healthy Kids Day
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
New Date! Earth Day Clean-Up – 4/24/19
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
4/6/19 Sea Turtle Expo and Film Screening
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
3/30/19 Birding By Boat with the WLT & BBC
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
3/30/19 March Volunteer Trail Work Day
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
3/17/19 Waggin’ Walks at Westgate Conservation Area
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
Bluebird Birdhouse Building Workshop – 2/16/19
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
Feb&March 2019 Walking Through Winter Programs
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
Walking Through Winter Series 2018-2019
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
December 2018 Trail Work Day
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
Trail Work Day -Rescheduled NOW November 4, 2018
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
10/13/18 Fall Foliage Tree Walk
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
Fall 2018 Itty Bitty Bay Explorers
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
Fall 2018 Family Fridays
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
9/8/18 Butterfly and Insect Walk
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
ChalkFest 2018! Onset, Saturday August 25th
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
Swan Festival 2018
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
Wareham Oyster Festival 2018
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
Pollinator Expo 2018!
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
2018 STEAM Night at Decas School
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
4/7/18 Connecting with the Natural World, Artist Peter Stone
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
2018 Spring Story Times at Spinney Library
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
Last of the Winter Walk Series 3/11/18
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
2/20/18 The Lorax – a Story and Craft Event at the Wareham Library
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
2018 Winter Walks with the WLT and the BBC
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
1/20/18 Owl Pellet Dissection Program
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
Winter Break 2017 Family Events with the BBC and WLT
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
2017-2018 Winter Walks with the BBC and WLT
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
11/4/17 The Great Auk and the Great Richard Wheeler
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
10/22/17 Trail Walk with our Neighboring Conservation Partners
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
10/14/17 Snowy Owl Talk with Norm Smith
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
9/24/17 Learn to Quahog! Onset Harbor
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
9/9/17 Deer Ticks: Education and Prevention
“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
2017 Onset Bay Association Street Painting Festival
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
2017 Wareham Swan Festival
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
7/15/17 Bird Walk with MA Audubon and Trail Clean-Up
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
6/10/17 Building a Bat House
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
Wareham Oyster Festival–Onset Bay Discovery Center Event 5/23/17
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
May 12, 2017 MA Audubon Bird-a-thon Fundraiser
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
2017 STEAM Night – Decas School
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 Events – Saturday April 22, 2017
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
Fridays in April 2017: Coffee with the President
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
4/1/17 The Economics of Open Space
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
April Vacation 2017 – FIELD GUIDE DAYS
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
March 2017 Wednesday Walkabouts
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
Dining for a Cause! March 2017 Fundraiser
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
2/25/17 WLT and Garden Club Welcome Local Arborist
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
6 Tips to Mindful Walks and 2017 Mindfulness Walks
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
2016 Tweedy and Barnes Educational Trail Sign Installation
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
2016 Family Friday Explorations
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
Fall 2016 Program: Science Explorers
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
9/24/16 Cancelled Program Note
Our Saturday, 9/24 program about bats and acoustical monitoring has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Continue Reading
8/21/16 Butterfly Walk
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
7/19/16 Cape Cod Rabies Program–Expanded to Wareham
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! 2016 Event Schedule
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
6/4/16 Coyotes and Coywolves
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
Spring 2016 Events
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
April 2016 Itty-Bitty Bay Explorers is Back!
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
12/6/15 Tweedy & Barnes Expansion and Photography Winners Celebration
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
11/14/15 Invasive Species and How They Affect Us All
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
11/14/15 Public Program–Invasive Species
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
September 2015 Events
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
“Don’t Trash Wareham” Clean-Up 5/31/15
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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