DATE: March 18, 2023 TIME: 6-8pm Join us on a search for the elusive American woodcock, whose unusual mating behavior provides a rare opportunity to observe this species. In early spring, woodcocks can be found in wet meadows performing their courtship ritual. We will listen for the male’s distinctive “peent” call while on the ground and then […]
This 183-acre wet meadow is the largest piece of undeveloped land in the Arlington/Lexington area. The meadow is home to host plants for many overwintering insect larvae/pupae. Target species: Henry’s and Brown Elfins. Attendees may continue on to Horn Pond Mountain in Woburn for more Brown Elfins and other butterflies. Co-sponsored by the Mass Butterfly […]
Begin your exploration of the ACROSS Lexington Trail System with a 2.5-mile easy walk along Route C. This loop connects Arlington Great Meadows with the western edge of the recently renovated trails at the Arlington Reservoir. There might be time to peek into LexFarm. The walk will include easy unpaved trails as well as paved […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
