Join us for a walk around Arlington’s Great Meadows. This 183-acre property is owned by Arlington and located in East Lexington. Late spring brings breeding birds, such as rose-breasted grosbeaks and orioles, and possibly a few late migrants to the meadow and surrounding woods. Depending on interest, we’ll also look for seasonal wildflowers and insects […]
Take some extra time to enjoy the longest of the ACROSS Lexington routes with a leisurely ramble along Route A (5.2 m), the network’s first developed trail. Route A consists of both conservation and neighborhood trails, and runs through portions of Willards Woods, Chiesa Farm and Parker Meadow. Many parts of the walk are pleasantly […]
Summer is the perfect time to come together to enjoy Lexington’s many Conservation lands. Join a member of Lexington’s Conservation Department for a free guided tour of Willards Woods. Meet at the North Street entrance opposite 44 North Street. Heavy rain cancels. Registration is not required.
(Rescheduled from June 14 due to rain forecast.) 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 […]
Accompany Arlington artist and naturalist Jan Ford on an inspirational walk around Sutherland Woods. She will work with you to establish what a nature journal can look like. Tree variety and leaf shapes will be the theme. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to share ideas and techniques. Please bring a drawing pad with […]
Join a representative of the Lexington Conservation Department for this month’s free walk exploring Whipple Hill. Summer is the perfect time to come together to enjoy Lexington’s many Conservation lands. Join a member of Lexington’s Conservation Department for a free guided tour of Whipple Hill. Heavy rain cancels. Registration is not required. Meet at the […]
Fall is the perfect time to come together to enjoy Lexington’s many Conservation lands. Join a member of Lexington’s Conservation Department for a free guided tour of Dunback Meadow. Heavy rain cancels. Registration is not required. Check the Conservation Department web site for meeting location.
Fall is the perfect time to come together to enjoy Lexington’s many Conservation lands. Join a member of Lexington’s Conservation Department for a free guided tour of Dunback Meadow. Heavy rain cancels. Registration is not required. Check the Conservation Department web site for meeting location.
Accompany Arlington artist and naturalist Jan Ford on an inspirational walk around Sutherland Woods.
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 […]
Come learn about Lexington’s treasured organic farm, with its unique history, mission, and location adjacent to local conservation lands. After an informative tour, including a discussion of sustainable farming practices, the experimental garden and native planting efforts, we’ll proceed to check out the nearby Arlington Reservoir. We’ll then walk through a few neighborhood streets to […]
Join a representative of the Lexington Conservation Department for this month’s free walk exploring Wright Farm. Fall is the perfect time to come together to enjoy Lexington’s many Conservation lands. Join a member of Lexington’s Conservation Department for a free guided tour of Wright Farm. Heavy rain cancels. Registration is not required. Meet at the […]
