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 […]
We’ll be looking for migrating sparrows and late warblers like Orange-crowned at the farm and for arriving winter ducks at the reservoir. Bring binoculars, wear footwear for possibly damp or muddy ground. Meet at the gym set area of Rindge Avenue Playground. Leader: Chris Floyd - hchrisfloyd@outlook.com
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 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. This time of year offers a great opportunity to highlight late berry, root and nut harvests.The walk […]
This walk is an opportunity to learn to use iNaturalist to observe and share biodiversity information in Lexington's conservation land. iNaturalist is an online social network of people who care about biodiversity and want to contribute to knowledge and learn from each other. So far, people in Lexington have made over 25,000 observations comprising over […]
Work off the excesses of your Thanksgiving dinner by joining CLC on its annual Turkey Trot walk. This year’s walk will loop through Willards Woods and Chiesa Farm for a distance of about 3+ miles. Walking sticks recommended if conditions are icy under foot. Meet at the Willards Woods parking lot on North Street opposite […]
CLC is thrilled to announce that Charlie Wyman will be our 2025 Annual Meeting speaker. Charlie will discuss the history of the town’s efforts to preserve its environment and natural […]
Join us for the LexCAN and the Town of Lexington's Sustainability Fair 2025!!This fair will be held at Lexington High School Commons 1 and 2, Worthen Road Entrance. The fair will highlight topics from clean energy options and applications, electric vehicles, composting and more! You will hear speakers, be educated on sustainability practices from composting […]
Explore part of northeast Lexington on this 2.8 miles long route. We will go through Lower Vine Brook and Shaker Glen conservation lands along the way. Park near the signed trail entrance opposite 99 Laconia Street. Rain/snow date: Saturday April 26, 1:00-2:30pm Leader: Ruth Ladd - 781-956-6774, wetlandmom@aol.com
Walk a 2.2 miles loop around Arlington’s Great Meadow (which is entirely in Lexington!). We’ll alternate between parts of ACROSS Lexington Route C, the Minuteman bike path and established trails. Meet at the Waldorf School parking lot, 739 Mass Ave. The walk will depart at 2pm sharp, rain or shine. Leader: Bob Hausslein - 781-862-9102, rhausslein@rcn.com
Join us at Arlington Reservoir to look for early songbird migrants (Warbling Vireo, first orioles, and numerous colorful Yellow-rumped and Palm warblers likely) and lingering migrant ducks (Green-winged Teal likely and maybe a Ruddy). We will do a complete circuit of the reservoir and check Lexington Community Farm also. Meet at the gym set area […]
