With 100 acres of former farmland, Willard’s Woods provides an opportunity to explore a variety of areas, including open areas, a former livestock pond and peaceful pine groves. After a brief review of the area’s history, we will proceed slowly along the paths to get a sense of the varied habitats and their plant and animal […]
Once again, CLC is delighted to have Russ Cohen return for another walk to teach us about wild edible plants! Lexington is home to over 70 species of edible wild plants, both native and non-native, including plants considered to be weedy or invasive. Some are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ Cohen, […]
Come and join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and woodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season the land provides them with diverse plant life. The goats are very specific as to what they need to eat depending on many factors. We will have two Lexington herds, totaling 12 female […]
Tour the LexFarm fields and buildings to learn about its sustainable farming practices and explore the field edges where efforts are underway to remove invasives and introduce native plants. Next, walk the Arlington Reservoir path to the Cataldo Reservation, to learn about ongoing work in the past 6 years to control invasive plants and attempts […]
Join this walk to discover Across Lexington Route H. This 3.8 mile loop goes through residential streets and several conservation areas including Idylwilde, the Takeda property Conservation Easement along Shade Street and Hayden woods. The route goes on a very long boardwalk through some wetlands. It also passes by a community garden. Remains of stone walls used […]
Come, Meet, and Learn from Other Lexington Gardeners. More and more homeowners are embracing landscaping that emphasizes native plants and organic methods to create more wildlife- and people-friendly yards. Are you curious to see what other gardeners have done? Stop by any of multiple locations to see the many forms a pollinator garden can […]
Join this walk to discover Across Lexington Route L. This 4.4 mile loop goes through residential streets and several conservation areas including Dunback Meadow, Upper Vine Brook and Daisy Wilson Meadow. The walk is not suitable for walkers, strollers or baby carriages as there are some steep sections and uphill climbs. Wear comfortable clothing and […]
Join us for a fall walk around Arlington’s Great Meadows. This 183-acre property is owned by Arlington and located in East Lexington. Wear long pants and have bug spray in reserve. More than light rain cancels. Meet at the end of Emerson Gardens Road off Maple St. in Lexington. Some public parking is available just […]
Come and join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and woodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season the land provides them with diverse plant life. The goats are very specific to what they need to eat depending on many factors. We will have two Lexington herds, totaling 15 dairy goats, with some […]
View the Paint Mine Conservation area through the eyes of Native Americans who lived here before the colonists came. Find out how Indigenous people used plants, animals, and minerals from this special place for food, clothing, shelter, medicine, toys and ceremonies. This conversation area includes a hilly upland forest, a wetland area under the power lines, and […]
Join Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager from Weston Nurseries, for a special webinar about how pollinator gardens are so much more than just about butterflies. Beyond providing sustenance for our six-legged friends, Trevor will describe how gardens can positively impact the local ecosystem and help support climate resilience. Consider ways you can support native […]
Finding Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis. Climate change is currently affecting our natural and historical landscape. Local areas like Minuteman National Historical Park are currently endangered, and the crisis has already accelerated in other parts of the country. Join Jon Waterman for a special presentation on the topic of his new book, Into the […]
