Garlic Mustard Pull at Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Lincoln Park, Lexington, MA, United States

Garlic mustard seeds can take up to seven years to sprout, requiring repeated efforts to control and eradicate this aggressive invasive species. Come join CLC’s multi-year effort to pull this year’s crop from along the pathways in Lincoln Park. Bring gardening gloves. Steady rain cancels. Meet at the Fitness Path entrance on Middleby Rd across […]

Birding at Lower Vine Brook

Lower Vine Brook 93 Vine Street, Lexington, MA, United States

Lower Vine Brook can be a fantastic area to see a nice selection of warblers, beautiful small tropical birds that migrate north at this time of year. They will eventually reach the forests of northern New England and Canada to breed, but if weather and foliage are right, you may see a dozen species here […]

Lexpress Walk Series #1 North Street to Depot Square via Lower Vine Brook

Lexington Community Center 39 Marret Road, Lexington, MA, United States

This 2+ mile walk will explore the trail connection through the Beaver Brook North Conservation property between Brookhaven and Avalon at Lexington Hills via a portion of the Western Greenway Trail. Meet your guide in time to catch the 9 am A2 Lexpress bus in front of the Crafty Yankee on Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington […]

ACROSS Lexington Series Session 2

Across Lexington- route A Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA, United States

Here’s another opportunity to explore the ACROSS Lexington Trail System via Route G. This 2.8 mile loop takes you to the northern reaches of Lexington and connects a section of the Vine Brook Bike Path with the upper section of Lower Vine Brook conservation area, and includes a path through Shaker Glen. The walk will […]

Lexpress Walk Series #2 Brookhaven to Avalon via the Western Greenway

Lexington Community Center 39 Marret Road, Lexington, MA, United States

This 2+ mile walk will explore the trail connection through the Beaver Brook North Conservation property between Brookhaven and Avalon at Lexington Hills via a portion of the Western Greenway Trail. Meet your guide in time to catch the 9 am A2 Lexpress bus in front of the Crafty Yankee on Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington […]

Goat Open House at Chiesa Farm

Chiesa Farm Sedge Road, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]

Fauna and Flora of Arlington’s Great Meadows

Arlington's Great Meadows Lexington Meadow, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]

ACROSS Lexington Series Session 3

Across Lexington- route A Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]

Dose of Nature Series – Willards Woods

Willards Woods 44 North Street, Lexington, MA, United States

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.

Wild Edibles of Lexington’s Waysides

Lincoln Park Lincoln Park, Lexington, MA, United States

(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 […]

Nature Journaling, Sutherland Woods

Sutherland Woods Sutherland Woods, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]

Dose of Nature Series – Whipple Hill

Whipple Hill Whipple Hill, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]