. Celebrate National Trails Day and National Land Trust Day (two in one!) on June 3, 2023. Yes, they both exist–just ask google. In reality, for Weston Forest & Trail Association, it’s just another day taking care of the amazing open space of Weston. I think it is fair to say that everyone in this town and in the surrounding area
Read moreWeston Forest & Trail Association and its dedicated and incredibly talented trustees (ahem) will hold their monthly walk on Sunday, May 7 at 2 pm. This month’s walk is at the Highland Town Forest, the second-largest conservation property in Weston, and will conclude the WFTA’s walk calendar for the year 2022-23. Brian Donahue, our town’s conservation titan and retiring WFTA
Read moreSaturday, June 4, 2022 is National Land Trust Day! No, the Owl did not just make this up–though she definitely would if she had to. Weston is fortunate to have an open space guardian/land trust named Weston Forest & Trail Association, which got its start in 1955. You can read all about that in Pamela Fox’s From Farm Town to
Read moreIt’s party time at Land’s Sake this Saturday and if anyone knows how to make squash fun, it’s these folks. Oh fine, it’s not a party but a celebration and educational extravaganza plus straight-out fun. Come join in from 10 am to 2 pm on April 30 at Land’s Sake, 90 Wellesley Street (Case Estates). And now to the marketing
Read moreOn Sunday, May 1 at 4 pm, Weston Forest & Trail Association, everyone’s favorite nonprofit land stewards, holds its annual meeting, this year with special guest Professor James Lowenthal of Smith College. The subject of Dr. Lowenthal’s presentation is “It’s Night Time; It’s Supposed to Be Dark.” For the third (and hopefully last) year, the annual meeting will be held
Read moreJoin Weston Forest & Trail on Sunday, January 2nd at 2 PM on a pleasant walk through Jericho Town Forest to French’s Field. Intrepid hikers have an option for an add-on loop to the new Cherry Brook arched bridge, constructed by Conservation Commissioner Rees Tulloss and nicknamed the Beaver Bridge. The hike will also touch on the Bay Circuit Trail
Read moreLucky all of you who subscribe to the Owl, because you are getting word of the Weston Forest & Trail Association walk schedule BEFORE it is released to mailboxes and the website. The benefits of subscription just continue to accrue… For those who have just moved to Weston, or perhaps have been under a rock since you moved here, WFTA’s
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