2019 Open Spaces of Lincoln Calendar and Note Cards are on Shelves Now!

Local photographers, local scenes, and local designers combine to make another gorgeous edition of Lincoln’s Open Spaces Calendar for 2019. Every month is loaded up with stunning pictures to enjoy all throughout the year. A new set of 8 nature scene note cards are also for sale and available exclusively from the LLCT. These may … Read more

Small Changes, Big Impact! Get a No-Cost Energy Assessment Today

LLCT is excited to share a great energy-saving opportunity available in Lincoln. After being out on the snow-covered trails, it feels great to return to a well insulated, efficient home. Thanks to the Town’s Green Energy Committee, HomeWorks Energy, a Mass Save Program Partner, is offering no-cost home energy assessments in Lincoln. The assessment includes … Read more

November 2018 Wildlife Column: Fall Flowers, Birds, and a Bear, Oh My!

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwyn_loud@comcast.net. The past month continued very wet, with many rainy days, interrupted by some welcome sunshine. At least streams are rushing and ponds are full, good for the water table. Temperatures have fluctuated wildly, from highs … Read more

Fall Birding at Ricci Farm Re-Cap

Birders enjoyed a lovely afternoon birding walk led by Norman Levey on October 14, 2018.  A notable sighting was a great horned owl who patiently roosted for a long time. Below is a list of species that were sighted or heard. Ricci Farms Conservation Area – Lincoln, Middlesex, Massachusetts, US Oct 14, 2018 4:00 PM … Read more

October 2018 Wildlife Column…Caterpillars, Crickets, and more!

Written by Gwyn Loud for the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust. She welcomes your sightings and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwyn_loud@comcast.net. September was an unusually wet month, and the rainy days have continued into October. Rainfall in Boston for September averages 3.77 inches but by the end of the month we had had a whopping 7.78 … Read more

Fall Fern Walk with Ellen and Jim Meadors

Ellen and Jim Meadors led a fern walk at Stony Brook South on September 27th and shared great tips on identifying ferns found in Lincoln. The group saw 11 types of ferns on the walk: intermediate wood fern, marginal wood fern, hay-scented fern, lady fern, new york fern, sensitive fern, royal fern, cinnamon fern, interrupted … Read more

Just Spotted Online! September 2018 Wildlife Column!

Gwyn Loud, Trustee of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation, has been writing a wildlife column for the Lincoln Journal since 2008. We are pleased to now additionally feature her column on the homepage of the LLCT website! Gwyn welcomes your sightings, pictures, and questions at 781-259-8690 or gwyn_loud@comcast.net. Gwyn has been birding … Read more

Twist-and-Shout! Twisted Tree is coming to Lincoln!

Named after the Catalpa tree outside the Lincoln Public Library, the Twisted Tree Cafe is coming to Lincoln! A great communal spot to meet friends and neighbors, Twisted Tree will be serving up healthy food for all diets, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, keto, and paleo options. Twisted Tree is also offering healthy choices for … Read more

Ready…Set…Go! Registration is Open

Registration for this year’s Scarecrow Classic 5k is open! Register HERE. Race day is Sunday, October 14th at 9:30 AM.  Our popular tech shirt is guaranteed if you sign up before October 2nd.  The race route winds through the scenic roads, fields, and trails of Lincoln. Colorfully decorated scarecrows along the course guide participants through … Read more