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An acrobatic osprey photographed at the Agawam River Dam in May 2021
(Photo by Robert Scully)

My Osprey Friends

As I took my morning walk through Great Neck Reserve…

The Sundew – A Carnivorous Plant In New England

Most plants get energy from the sun and nutrition from…

The 20 acres of this property will connect to adjacent parcels adding up to almost 50 acres of conservation land

The River Walk gets Town Meeting Approval

Voters at Spring Town Meeting approved the use of just…

sea water right up to the cement sea wall

Community weighs in on future of North Water Street seawall and beach

Mar 18, 2025 By Ethan Hunt “We’re not proposing wholesale…

Hikers gather around an engineer orienting the group to the plans.

Through trails and trees: Community members offer land restoration input

March 2, 2025 Bobby Grady As old abandoned cranberry bogs…

Naming the Moon

The full moon each month has always intrigued us. We…

River Walk Acquisition

A message from the owners I wanted to share some…

Greetings From WLT’s New Executive Director

Posted September 30, 2024 I’m thrilled to introduce myself as…

Bright orange fungi growing on a fallen tree trunk covered in green lichen in a forest setting.

The Work of Miriam C. Rice

Posted September 30, 2024 Endlessly fascinating, endearing, and delightful, mushrooms…

Supper With The Ospreys

Posted August 29, 2024 This is a true story…

A Stroll Down Marks Cove Vista’s (Wheelchair-Accessible) Nature Trail

Posted July 31, 2024 We are excited to announce the…

Great White Sharks Of Cape Cod

Posted June 30, 2024 Once a rare sight in…

Diamondback Terrapins Are Nesting!

Posted May 30, 2024 Who’s…

Want to Boost your Mental Health? Listen to Bird Songs

Posted: April 30, 2024 It was a cold, grey Monday…

Wild animal scat identification educational display.

Inspiring Future Naturalists – One Rubber Scat at a Time

Posted April 29, 2024 “I did not think I was…

Phone app identifying sassafras leaves in nature

Making a Difference as a Citizen Scientist While Simply Enjoying Nature!

Posted: March 28, 2024 With its forests, rivers, coves, and…

Women’s History Month – Honoring Rachel Carson

Posted February 27, 2024 March is Women’s History Month –…

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice

Posted February 16, 2024 The land trust accreditation program recognizes…

A promotional image for the Great Backyard Bird Count

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Posted February 14, 2024 Do you love birds and want…

Explore New England: Coastal Treasure – Wareham, MA

Posted: February 14, 2024 Our town of Wareham was recently…

Partridgeberry – 1 berry from 2 flowers

Posted January 30, 2024 Generally speaking, in the plant world,…

The image shows a close-up of numerous acorns scattered together.

The Ecology of Color

Posted: December 28, 2023 Have you ever thought about where…

Person explaining map at Lyman Reserve with trails and information.

Trailblazing Adventures with the Wareham Land Trust

Posted December 27, 2023 Early in November, a group of…

A group of people holding a banner for Wareham Land Trust.

WLT’s First Parade: Honoring Our Veterans

Posted: November 27, 2023 The Wareham Land Trust took part…

Wareham’s Rare Species Need Your Help!

Posted November 27, 2023 When asked to think of an…

A young marten standing on a tree trunk, looking curiously.

Fisher Facts & Fables

Posted October 26, 2023 First of all, we’re talking about…

7 Reasons Not to Hate Poison Ivy

Posted September 26, 2023 Given the horribly itchy rash that…

Greetings from WLT’s New TerraCorps Service Member

Posted September 26, 2023 It has been a great pleasure…

September Blooms – White Turtlehead

Posted: August 29, 2023 Native to all of New England…

August Wild Edible – Staghorn Sumac

Posted: July 27, 2023 The name “sumac” often evokes thoughts…

Monarchs Down South – WAY South!

Posted: June 27, 2023 My wife Deena and I –…

A eagle is sitting on the branch of tree

Osprey Advocates “Pole-aborate” on New Nesting Platform

Posted May 25, 2023 In February, I was asked to…

Underwater view of seagrass growing in shallow water.

Eelgrass Matters!

Posted May 25, 2023 Ah yes, eelgrass… those long, green,…

Join the Wareham Land Trust as our 2023-2024 TerraCorps Service Member!

Posted May 23, 2023 TerraCorps (AmeriCorps) Position Available with the…

Close-up of plant galls on a branch, brown and round in shape.

All About Galls

Posted April 28, 2023 Galls are some of the most…

Bird's nest with blue eggs in a bush, surrounded by leaves.

Thoughts on Mass Land Conservation Conference

Posted April 28, 2023 In March, I had the opportunity…

A person tending to a wood-fired stove near a stone wall.

Closing Out the Winter Wonder Program Series on a Sweet Note

Posted March 30, 2023 We are so grateful to Jackson…

“I like woods!”

Posted March 30, 2023 “I like woods!” That is why…

A narrow dirt path through a wooded area with greenery.

Trails, Trails & More News Regarding New Trails

Posted March 1, 2023 If you are one of the…

A view of bare trees against a cloudy and blue sky.

Learning to Love a Winter Garden

Posted March 1, 2023 I grew up in Southern California…

Little Brown Bats and Bat Boxes

Posted February 1, 2023 Comparatively to the summer months, winter…

Winter Won’t Slow Us Down

Posted December 28, 2022 The still and quiet nature of…

Old Man’s Beard

Posted December 28, 2022 If you look up into the…

Winter Wonderland

Posted November 23, 2022 When it’s 75°F and sunny…

Wareham Land Trust Merchandise

Posted October 28, 2022 Interested in getting better outfitted for…

Dog Walking 101

Posted October 25, 2022 We love our canine friends, and…

Shallow water with grasses and a calm, clear sky above.

Waste Oil Can Have Devastating Effects on your Community

Posted October 25, 2022 “Uh oh!” Your stomach sinks as…

Greetings From New TerraCorps Service Member

Posted September 29, 2022 Hello all! My name is Emily,…

Four people and a dog in orange safety gear outdoors.

Blaze Days

Posted September 22, 2022 Fall is the time for pumpkins,…

The Osprey

Posted August 25, 2022 Do you see him through the…

A chickadee bird perched on a branch with outstretched wings.

Learn eBird – Help Protect our Local Birds

Posted August 25, 2022 Have you been thinking about getting…

Awesome Oystercatchers

Posted July 26, 2022 It’s hard to miss an oystercatcher…

Green grass field with a building in the background

Are You Using Too Much Fertilizer?

It may be doing more harm than you think. Posted…

A group of boys and a team member of WLT is standing in the forest

WLT Volunteer Opportunities

Posted June 29, 2022 As a small non-profit with only…

A close-up of a bucket list notebook with handwritten goals.

Summer Bucket List

Posted June 23, 2022 Creating a bucket list is a…

A raccoon with a flower necklace eating in the grass.

Bandit Raccoon

Posted: June 17, 2022 There’s a reason why Raccoons wear…

Mural of farm workers harvesting crops, with machinery in background.

Cranberry Gem

Posted May 25, 2022 As we all know, Wareham is…

Join the Wareham Land Trust as our 2022-2023 TerraCorps Service Member!

Posted May 23, 2022 TerraCorps (AmeriCorps) Position Available with the…

A Naturalist in Your Pocket!

Posted May 23, 2022 Ever wonder what bird species are…

Lets Get Wild for Wareham!

Posted April 28, 2022 Are you Wild For Wareham? Then…

A bird is sitting on the branch of the tree.

Welcoming Back the Orioles

Posted April 27, 2022 It’s hard to miss the return…

Join the OspreyWatch Team!

Posted April 7, 2022 Ospreys, like eagles, were almost wiped…

10 Ways to Enjoy Nature in Winter

Posted February 24, 2022 Cold weather, snowy trails, and depressingly…

Little Harbor Country Club – Golf for Now, Open Space Forever

Posted: February 16, 2022 The residents of Wareham will be…

Wildlife Cameras: Backyard Visitors Caught on Camera

Posted February 10, 2022 It has been about ten years…

Winter Robins

Posted January 12, 2022 As a native New Englander, I…

Welcome from WLT’s New Executive Director

Posted December 20, 2021 I am incredibly honored to have…

Storm Trail Updates

Posted November 4, 2021 Post storm trail conditions and updates:…

We’re Hiring! Position: Executive Director

Posted August 17, 2021 Position Opening Announcement Position: Executive Director…

July 2021 Butterfly and Insect Walk

Posted July 20, 2021 Guided Butterfly & Insect Walk Join…

July Fearing Hill & Westgate BioBlitz!

Posted July 3, 2021 Join us on July 17th for…

A picture of Wareham Land glass on the table

Cheers to 20 Years Pint Glass Fundraiser

Posted June 16, 2021 Wareham Land Trust: Cheers to 20…

EXTENDED! Announcing WLT 2021 Photo Contest

Announcing Wareham Land Trust 2021 Photo Contest Posted May 1,…

Interviewing the Leaders of “Teachings from the Trail” March 2021 Programs

Posted May 1, 2021 Interviews conducted by Jenna Shea, WLT…

A turtle is sitting on the side of the road

Box Turtle Encounters

Posted May 1, 2021 Written by Dale Scott, WLT Board…

UPDATED! Wild For Wareham! April 17-24, 2021

Updated April 14, 2021 April 17th-April 24th Week-long, outdoor recreation…

Volunteer with the WLT!

The Wareham Land Trust is looking for volunteers! There are…

Proposed Town Projects (rezoning East Wareham and Tihonet Solar)

Posted January 28, 2020 We know there is a lot…

November 2020 Trail Day!

Wareham Land Trust is happy to announce an upcoming Trail…

Naturalist’s Corner – Woodchucks!

Posted September 9, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Woodchucks (Marmota…

Property Spotlight – Marks Cove

Posted September 4, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Hoping to…

Naturalist’s Corner – Multi-use Trail Etiquette!

Posted September 2, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson As the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Coyotes!

Posted August 26, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Coyotes (Canis…

Naturalist’s Corner – Dog-day Cicadas!

Posted August 19, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Dog-day cicadas…

Naturalist’s Corner – Peaches!

Posted August 12, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Peaches (Prunus…

Property Spotlight – Agawam River Trail

Posted August 7, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The Agawam…

Naturalist’s Corner – Piping Plovers!

Posted August 5, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Piping plovers…

Naturalist’s Corner – Time to Revisit Mosquito and Tick Safety!

Posted July 29, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Ticks are…

Group of WLT members is standing in the forest

Another TerraCorps Year Ends…

Posted July 23, 2020 Written by Amy Pettigrew We have…

Naturalist’s Corner -Humpback Whales!

Posted July 22, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Humpback whales…

Farewell to Wareham – A Letter From Mike

Posted July 21, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin A Farewell…

Threats to the Ocean and What You Can Do

Posted July 19, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Oceans worldwide…

A picture of Humming bird is sitting on the steel frame

Hummingbirds in Wareham

Posted July 16, 2020 Written by Amy Pettigrew Ruby-throated hummingbirds…

Naturalist’s Corner – Coastal Exploration!

Posted July 15, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Summer is…

DIY Composting

Posted July 12, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Interested in…

Banding the First Loon Family Southeastern MA Has Seen in Over 100 Years

Posted July 11, 2020 Updated on July 13, 2020 Written…

Naturalist’s Corner – Blueberries!

Posted July 8, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Mid-summer is…

Westgate Highlights

Posted July 6, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Douglas S.…

Chasing a Mega-Rarity – Terek Sandpiper

Posted July 3, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin With technological…

Property Spotlight – Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted July 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Great Neck…

Naturalist’s Corner – Swans!

Posted July 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Mute swans…

July 2020 Trail Days

Posted June 29, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Trails Tuesdays…

Naturalist’s Corner – Sharks!

Posted June 24, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Atlantic white…

Wareham Baby Birds

Posted June 23, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Ah, June.…

Naturalist’s Corner – Summer!

Posted June 17, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson This Saturday,…

Summer 2020 Trail Days

Posted June 16, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Do you…

Identifying Wildlife While Practicing Mindfulness

Posted June 14, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Safety notes:…

Merlin Bird ID – How To

Posted June 12, 2020 If you are looking for a…

Naturalist’s Corner – Dolphins!

Posted June 10, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Atlantic white-sided…

Wareham Butterflies

Posted June 9, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As many…

A Weekend of Trails and Fishing

Posted June 6, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin This weekend…

Property Spotlight – Bryant Farm

Posted June 5, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In 1855,…

Exciting News! Volunteer Trail Work Days Are Back!

Posted June 3, 2020 Wareham Land Trust Volunteer Trail Work…

Naturalist’s Corner – Woodland Strawberries!

Posted June 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Woodland strawberries…

Bird Alert! Chase Mode

Posted May 30, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin In recent…

Naturalist’s Corner – Painted Turtles!

Posted May 27, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Painted turtles…

Birding With Mike – Migration

May Virtual Birding Walk For birders, the month of May…

Bird Alert! Ovenbirds

Posted May 22, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Apple Trees!

Posted May 20, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In late…

Bird Alert! Nashville Warbler

Posted May 19, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Spring migration…

The 2020 Photo Contest Results Are In!

Posted May 15, 2020 The results are in! Congratulations to…

Exploring the Natural History at Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area

Posted May 14, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As spring…

Naturalist’s Corner – Lady’s Slippers!

Posted May 13, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The pink…

Run Out of Things to Watch While Staying at Home?

Posted May 12, 2020 Compiled by Kyla Isakson The WLT…

Naturalist’s Corner – Fishing!

Posted May 6, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson As the…

2020 Global Big Day (at home)

Posted May 5, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin For the…

DIY Window Greenhouse Experiment

Posted March 16, 2020 Updated May 4, 2020 Written by…

2020 Photo Contest Voting Live!

Posted May 3, 2020 Voting for the 2020 Photo Contest…

Join the Wareham Land Trust and Mass Audubon Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary as our 2020-2021 TerraCorps Service Member!

Posted May 1, 2020 TerraCorps (AmeriCorps) Position Available with the…

Property Spotlight – Whitlock’s Landing

Posted May 1, 2020 Written by Amy Pettigrew Looking for…

Naturalist’s Corner – Ticks and Mosquitoes!

Posted April 29, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Deer ticks,…

#GivingTuesdayNow – Tuesday May 5, 2020

Posted April 28, 2020 Compiled and written by Amy Pettigrew…

BIRD ALERT: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

As spring migration is heating up, one of the exciting…

Finding a Balance Between Health, Safety, and the Environment

Posted April 24, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson During this…

Bird Photography

Posted April 23, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin 3 Tips…

Naturalist’s Corner – Earth Day!

Posted April 22, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Happy Earth…

Announcing Wareham Land Trust 2020 Photo Contest

Posted April 19, 2020 Updated April 20, 2020 Wareham…

Naturalist’s Corner – Honey Bees!

Posted April 10, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Honey bees…

Reflecting on Our Relationship to Water

Posted April 13, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson March 24,…

WLT WordCloud Project Results

Posted April 10, 2020 Created by Kyla Isakson Thank you…

Naturalist’s Corner – Springtime!

Posted April 8, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson With nicer…

Birding With Mike: Early Spring Birding at Marks Cove

Posted April 7, 2020 Content by Mike Perrin Video Edited…

Backlit red leaves with a sunny sky backdrop

Wareham Land Trust WordCloud Community Project

Posted April 6, 2020 Show some love for the WLT…

Perfect Time to Cuddle Up with a Good Book

Posted April 4, 2020 Compiled by Kyla Isakson Looking for…

Open letter to Wareham Land Trust members and citizens of Wareham

Posted April 3, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust takes pride…

Property Spotlight – North Water Street Beach

Posted April 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Warmer weather…

Naturalist’s Corner – Spring Peepers!

Posted April 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson It’s raining…

Blackbirds, phoebes, and kinglets, oh my!

Posted March 28, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin Over the…

A Little Vitamin Sea and Forest Bathing: Practicing Mindfulness

Posted March 27, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson March 22,…

A Cure for the Quarantine Blues: Paddling into Spring

Posted March 26, 2020 Written by Melyssa Millett If you…

Naturalist’s Corner – Slugs!

Posted March 25, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Springtime means…

A Winter with Wareham’s Waterfowl

Posted March 24, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin As…

3 Ways to Engage with Birds at Home

Posted March 20, 2020 Written by Mike Perrin During this…

Naturalist’s Corner – Vernal Equinox!

Posted March 18, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Tomorrow is…

WLT COVID-19 Status Update

Posted March 13, 2020 COVID-19 WLT STATUS UPDATE Due to…

Naturalist’s Corner – Eastern Bluebirds!

Posted March 11, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The Eastern…

Wareham Land Trust Earth Day Festival 2020

Posted March 10, 2020 Health Update: The Wareham Land Trust…

Naturalist’s Corner – Maple Tapping!

Posted March 5, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Have you…

Property Spotlight – Marks Cove

Posted March 2, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking to…

Naturalist’s Corner – Leap Year!

Posted February 26, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Leap Day…

2/24/20 WLT on WCTV

Posted February 25, 2020 Check out this clip of the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Black-capped Chickadee!

Posted February 22, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The Massachusetts…

Naturalist’s Corner – Animal Tracks!

Posted February 12, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Have you…

2/10/20 Wareham Land Trust on WCTV

Posted February 11, 2020 Check out this clip of the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Amphibians in Winter!

Posted February 5, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson When the…

Property Spotlight – Great Neck Conservation Area

Posted February 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Experience a…

Canceled – March 7th Bird Walk Rescheduled to March 15th

Posted March 7, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the…

Clean Water Challenge 2020 – Calling all Middle and High School Students

Posted February 23, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the…

Wareham Birding Series to Begin on February 8th!

Posted January 30, 2020 The Wareham Land Trust values the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Winter Tree ID

Posted January 29, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson When identifying…

Naturalist’s Corner – Animals Prepare For Winter!

Posted January 23, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Before the…

Naturalist’s Corner – Snow!

Posted January 15, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson In New…

Naturalist’s Corner – Cardinals!

Posted January 8, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The northern…

Property Spotlight – Agawam River Trail

Posted January 3, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson Did you…

Naturalist’s Corner – Eastern Chipmunks!

Posted January 1, 2020 Written by Kyla Isakson The eastern…

Naturalist’s Corner – Evergreens!

Posted December 25, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson For some…

Naturalist’s Corner – Deer!

Posted December 18, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson White-tailed deer…

Naturalist’s Corner – Winter Plants!

Posted December 11, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking for…

Naturalist’s Corner – Gray Squirrels!

Posted December 4, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Gray squirrels…

Property Spotlight – Douglas S. Westgate Conservation Area

Posted December 1, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Looking for…

Naturalist’s Corner – Native American Heritage Month!

Posted November 27, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Have you…

Naturalist’s Corner – Snowy Owls!

Posted November 20, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Snowy owls…

Naturalist’s Corner – Wampanoag Language!

Posted November 13, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson We have…

Naturalist’s Corner – Turkeys!

Posted November 6, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson GOBBLE, GOBBLE,…

Property Spotlight – Tweedy and Barnes

Posted November 2, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Hoping to…

Naturalist’s Corner – Bats!

Posted October 31, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Some people…

Naturalist’s Corner – Hurricanes!

Posted October 25, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Did you…

October 2019 Trail Work Day

Posted October 24, 2019 October Volunteer Trail Work Day at…

Naturalist’s Corner – Fall Foliage!

Posted October 21, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Ever wonder…

Naturalist’s Corner – Apples!

Posted October 11, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Farmers work…

Naturalist’s Corner – Cranberries!

Posted October 7, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson In Wareham,…

Property Spotlight – Agawam River Trail

Posted October 2, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Beautiful foliage,…

Property Spotlight – North Water Street Beach

Posted September 21, 2019 Written by Kyla Isakson Trying to…

Close-up of a tick on a white background

Tick and Mosquito Talk – September 18, 2019

On September 18th, Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius gave a…

Wheeler Kayak Series: June 27, 2019 Agawam River

Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Wareham Land Trust as we honor longtime…

3/30/19 March Volunteer Trail Work Day

Join us on March 30th from 10am-noon at Marks Cove…

People attending a birdhouse building workshop

Bluebird Birdhouse Building Workshop – 2/16/19

Last weekend the Wareham Land Trust hosted a birdhouse building…

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice The Wareham Land Trust, Inc. is pleased…

ChalkFest 2018! Onset, Saturday August 25th

We’ll be at the Onset Bay Association’s annual chalk-full-o’-fun street…

Ode to a Towhee: Passerine Kerfluffle

On April 19 I heard his familiar “chewink” for the…

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