Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com. If April showers bring May flowers we should have plenty of flowers this month. April was wet, cold and windy, with near-record low temperatures for the month and even some snowflakes. At least the rain … Read more

The Garden + Lawn Toolkit has been released! Plus, find plant descriptions, instructions for planting willow cuttings, information on The Beecology App, and more at the new “Resources” tab in the “Pollinator” section of the website. All materials have arrived just in time to aid in your spring planting. The new Garden + Lawn Toolkit … Read more

Spring is in the air! Join LLCT in April 2020 as we enjoy some amazing video from local birders! You’ll also find past birding videos archived on this page.   Meet Nancy Hammond, a local birding expert, for a tour of her bird feeders and nest boxes! Plus, we end our morning of birding  with … Read more

Happy Earth Day! Be inspired by Barbara Peskin’s Moments in Nature video! On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, LLCT is celebrating the hard work of the past five decades, which dramatically expanded protected open spaces and reduced pollution in the environment. Now, we look towards a future focused on climate change action. Continued land conservation … Read more

Information via Lincoln’s Town Conservation Department: Garlic Mustard is up early due to this year’s mild winter. We encourage you to pull any garlic mustard you see in your own yards and on nearby trails (if it is safe for you to do so). Neighborhood Pull Season – April 13 through May 31. Venture out into your … Read more

Join LLCT Trustee Gwyn Loud for a morning of backyard birding! Gwyn has been keeping bird feeders in her backyard for more than 50 years, and is a wealth of knowledge! Although we didn’t capture every bird in this video, you’ll see some of the birds that frequent Lincoln this time of year! We are … Read more

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwynloud555@gmail.com. In this unprecedented time of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, I think we all are more aware than ever of the natural world around us. The sights and sounds of emerging spring lift … Read more

COVID-19 UPDATE AS OF 4/3/2020 Lincoln’s open spaces continue to be a haven for those of us seeking fresh air, exercise, and a good ‘ole dose of nature. Please continue to: ▪ Observe social distancing. Stay more than 6ft away from other trail users ▪ Seek less crowded trails and/or trails that have wider paths … Read more

Wanting  some support as you explore your backyard or Lincoln’s trails this spring? Check out a few resources that LLCT has compiled. If you don’t have a copy of our Wild About Lincoln Nature Guide, any naturalist guide will do! We also encourage you to use iNaturalist app. With the app, just take a picture … Read more