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SUMMARY:iNaturalist Observation Walk at Whipple Hill
DESCRIPTION: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 2700 species of plants\, birds\, bugs\, fungi etc in iNaturalist. This is a hilly walk that will take about 1.5 hours. \nPlease download the iNaturalist app to your phone (iPhone or Android) and create an account before you arrive. No dogs please. \nMeet at the Whipple Hill Parking Lot on Winchester Drive. Limited parking\, more available across the street on Berkshire Drive. Heavy rain cancels. \nLeader: Barbara Katzenberg – barbara.katzenberg@lexingtontmma.org
URL:https://clclex.org/event/inaturalist-observation-walk-at-whipple-hill-2/
LOCATION:Whipple Hill\, Winchester Drive\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turkey Trot Walk – Willards Woods/Chiesa Farm
DESCRIPTION: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 44 North Street. Heavy rain or snow cancels. \nLeader: Keith Ohmart – kohmart@verizon.net
URL:https://clclex.org/event/turkey-trot-walk-willards-woods-chiesa-farm/
LOCATION:Willards Woods\, 44 North Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Citizens for Lexington Conservation’s 2025 Annual Meeting-A History of Lexington Conservation Lands
DESCRIPTION:CLC is thrilled to announce that Charlie Wyman will be our 2025 Annual Meeting speaker.\nCharlie will discuss the history of the town’s efforts to preserve its environment and\nnatural heritage through conservation land acquisition\, and will offer brief profiles of some\nof the more interesting acquisition projects. \nCharlie Wyman has served as both the town’s Conservation Administrator (1984-88) and a\nConservation Commissioner (2009-2012). Most of his working career was as a project\nmanager for land acquisition projects\, first for The Trustees of Reservations and later Mass\nAudubon. Retired since 2016\, he has served on the town’s Sustainable Lexington\nCommittee and currently is chair of the Conservation Commission’s Land Acquisition\nSubcommittee in addition to helping lead Lexington Living Landscapes. \nIn addition to our speaker\, we will hold a VERY brief Annual Meeting.\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\n 
URL:https://clclex.org/event/citizens-for-lexington-conservations-2025-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marret Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T140000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 to heat pumps\, and support local organizations. Local vendors will showcase solar panels to heat pumps\, and you will get a chance to connect with town committees. There will be food and coffee for sale\, family friendly activities\, and an EV car showcase where you can test drive EVs on Lexington roads. \nDon’t miss out on this special community event! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://clclex.org/event/sustainability-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham St.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T143000
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SUMMARY:ACROSS Lexington Route G - Rescheduled to Rain Date April 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPark near the signed trail entrance opposite 99 Laconia Street.\nRain/snow date: Saturday April 26\, 1:00-2:30pm\nLeader: Ruth Ladd – 781-956-6774\, wetlandmom@aol.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/across-lexington-route-g/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T140000
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SUMMARY:Around Arlington’s Great Meadow
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLeader: Bob Hausslein – 781-862-9102\, rhausslein@rcn.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/around-arlingtons-great-meadow-2/
LOCATION:Arlington’s Great Meadows\, Lexington Meadow\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk at the Arlington Reservoir - Rescheduled to April 28\, 7-9 AM for Better Weather Conditions
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMeet at the gym set area of Rindge Avenue Playground.\nBring binoculars. Wear footwear for possibly damp or muddy ground.\nLeader: Chris Floyd – hchrisfloyd@outlook.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/spring-bird-walk-at-the-arlington-reservoir/
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SUMMARY:ACROSS Lexington Route B
DESCRIPTION:Join this walk to discover Across Lexington Route B. This 4.5 mile loop goes through residential streets\, the bike path and several conservation areas including Franklin Park\, Upper Vine Brook and Lincoln Park.  The walk is not suitable for walkers\, strollers or baby carriages. Wear comfortable clothing and walking footwear.  Meet at the parking lot of Clarke Middle School\, 17 Stedman Road. \nThunder/heavy rain cancels. \nLeader: Miriam Boucher – 781-248-6695\, mdcb16@verizon.net
URL:https://clclex.org/event/around-arlingtons-great-meadow/
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SUMMARY:The Native Flora of Lexington's Old Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:With its uneven ground and listing slate headstones\, the Old Burying Ground in Lexington looks like a patch of colonial-era New England frozen in time. The preservation of this site has not only kept alive memories of the dead but also elements of the natural plant community that was likely present when the graves were dug. Maintained as lawn\, the landscape here is replete with native plant species typical of dry woodlands and ridge tops in eastern Massachusetts—species no longer seen in the residential yards and parking lots past the cemetery gates. Join Meredith to discuss why the plant community in the burying ground is so distinct\, why historical cemeteries are often sanctums for biodiversity\, and what this old landscape can teach us about cultivating more ecologically vibrant lawns today. \nPre-Registration Required \nWorkshop Fee: Member $38/ Non-member $48/ Workshop Sponsor $100 \nInstructor-Meredith Gallogly is the Manager of Operations at Grow Native Massachusetts. She is a skilled botanist\, and much of her plant identification knowledge comes from her explorations of metro-Boston area parks and reservations. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Smith College. \nRegister
URL:https://clclex.org/event/the-native-flora-of-lexingtons-old-burying-ground/
LOCATION:Old Burying Ground\, 7 Harrington Rd.\, Lexington
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SUMMARY:Fauna and Flora of Arlington’s Great Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 10\, 1:00-3:00pm\nAGM features meadows\, wetlands\, and woods within its borders. Over 675 trees\, plants\, insects\, mammals and more have been documented on iNaturalist to date. We'll share observations and insights of AGM's natural communities\, a changing mixture of native and introduced organisms\, with a focus on taking a closer look at wildflowers and insects.\nWear long pants and have bug repellent in reserve\, bring magnifiers if you have them. Meet at the end of Emerson Gardens Rd. off Maple St. in Lexington. Public parking is available just past the entrance to Lexington Meadow townhomes. Use Emerson Gardens Rd for overflow parking.\nMore than light rain cancels.\nLeader: Andrea Golden –  andgold@comcast.net
URL:https://clclex.org/event/fauna-and-flora-of-arlingtons-great-meadow/
LOCATION:Arlington’s Great Meadows\, Lexington Meadow\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding at Lower Vine Brook
DESCRIPTION:Sunday May 11\, 7:30 – 9:00 am\nLower Vine Brook can be a fantastic area to see warblers\, beautiful small tropical birds\nthat migrate north at this time of year. They will eventually reach the forests of northern\nNew England and Canada to breed\, but if weather and foliage are right\, you may see a\ndozen species here in a single morning. Dress for the weather (boots if it’s wet) and bring\nbinoculars and a bird ID book\, or app. Children with adults are welcome. No dogs please.\nMeet at the entrance to Lower Vine Brook conservation area opposite 93 Vine St.\nRain or lightning will cancel the event; if conditions are uncertain\, please call the walk\nleader. \nLeader: Harry West – 617-461-9500\, hwest2020@gmail.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/spring-birding-at-lower-vine-brook-2/
LOCATION:Lower Vine Brook\, 93 Vine Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T113000
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SUMMARY:Willard’s Woods Ramble - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CACELLED – 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’ll proceed slowly along the paths to get a sense of the trees\, shrubs and perennials in flower at this time of year. \nMeet at the Willard’s woods parking area on North St opposite # 44. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather along with sturdy footwear. \nMore than light rain will cancel. \nLeader: Barbara Tarrh – btarrh@gmail.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/willards-woods-ramble-2/
LOCATION:Willards Woods\, 44 North Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T200000
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SUMMARY:Wild Edibles of Lexington’s Waysides- CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:* * * WALK CANCELLED * * * \nOnce 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\, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten\, on a two-hour ramble in and around Lincoln Park to learn about at least eighteen edible species. Russ will present information on identification tips\, edible portion(s)\, season(s) of availability and preparation methods\, as well as general guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging.\nMeet at the Fitness Trail entrance at the crosswalk on Worthen Road across from the Lexington High playing fields. Steady rain cancels.\nLeader: Russ Cohen – 781-646-7489\, eatwild@rcn.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/wild-edibles-of-lexingtons-waysides-3/
LOCATION:Lexington’s Wayside\, Worthen Road
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SUMMARY:Spring Goat Pasture Walk at Chiesa Farm:  Sunday May 25\, 12-2pm
DESCRIPTION:Sunday May 25; 12-2pm \nCome join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and\nwoodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season the land provides them with diverse plant life.\nThe goats are very specific to what they need to eat depending on many factors. We will\nhave two Lexington herds\, totaling over a dozen adult female dairy goats\, plus a few new\ngoat kids just born this spring. Learn how the goats in our town are working to keep the\ninvasive plants from taking over.\nAll adults and children are welcome. No dogs please. Park at Diamond Middle School or Fiske Elementary School parking lots. Meet us in the pasture.\nRAIN DATE: Monday\, May 26\, 12-2pm\nGuides: Halé Sofia Schatz and Laurene Beaudette – laurene@iwebinsight.com
URL:https://clclex.org/event/spring-goat-pasture-walk-at-chiesa-farm/
LOCATION:Chiesa Farm\, Sedge Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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