Guided Walks

The Westford Conservation Trust guides nature walks throughout the year. These walks are free of charge and take place rain or shine. No sign-up is required.

Winter Walks

Saturday, February 6th, 9-10 a.m., Grassy Pond

Join us for a walk or snowshoe around lovely Grassy Pond with Westford Conservation Trust president, Bill Morton. The whole family will love this short walk. Park in Grassy Pond parking lot on Plain Rd. Dress in layers for warmth. For further information call Bill at 692-7047.

Saturday, February 27, 5-6:30 p.m., Full Moon Walk

Join Kate Hollister, Westford Conservation Trust member, to Experience the Emmet Conservation Land at dusk with a full moon. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the parking area at the end of Trailside Way. If weather is cloudy, walk will be held on Sunday, February 28th at 5 p.m. For more information, call Kate at 978-392-6802.

Saturday, March 6th, 9-10:30 a.m., East Boston Camps

Join Bill Morton, Westford Conservation Trust president, for a walk from the north side of East Boston Camps- a slightly different approach. Meet at the end of Beacon St. near the entrance to the old highway garage. We will walk in on the old trolley line, then along Stony Brook and Burges Pond. If there is snow, snowshoes are recommended. Dress in layers for warmth. For further information, call Bill at 692-7047.

Spring Walks

For more information: Call Marian Harman, 692-3907.

Saturday, April 3th, 9-11:00 a.m., Emmet Land

Join Westford Conservation Trust director Lenny Palmer for a walk on the beautiful and varied Richard Emmet Land. Meet at the sign for the Emmet Land, at the end of Texas Rd. For more information, call Len Palmer at 392-9876.

Saturday, May 8, 7 to 9 a.m., Bird Walk:  Lenny Palmer, Dot Mooney, Marian Harman, leaders

Come join us to explore Westford's largest piece of conservation land,  in search of resident and migrant birds, at the Richard Emmet Conservation Land, Nashoba (aka. Kennedy) Pond, and the Nashoba Brook Mass. Audubon Sanctuary.  This will be about a two mile walk over fairly level but rough and rocky ground.  Wear appropriate footgear.  Bring binoculars if possible.  No dogs, please.

Meet at the end of Trailside Rd., off Powers Rd.  At the cul-de-sac, continue on the short dirt driveway to the Richard Emmet Land parking area.

Sunday, May 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Wildflower Walk: Elana Schreiber, leader

Join Westford's foremost wildflower expert, on a beautiful trail to the historic Stone Arch Bridge, in search of spring wildflowers. We hope to see early spring wildflowers and shrubs in bloom, and will see the impressive Stone Arch Bridge. Walk is appropriate for the whole family, about one mile long and level.  Park on Cold Spring Rd. by the Stone Arch Bridge sign. 

Parking will be on the north side of Concord Rd., across from #224. Please park directly on Concord Rd., pulling off to the side as much as possible. The group will then proceed across the hayfield to the pond.

Saturday, June 5th, 9-11:00 a.m., Emmet Land

Join Westford Conservation Trust director Lenny Palmer for a walk on the Emmet Conservation Land. There should be wildflowers and many birds to spot. Bring binoculars is possible. Meet at the end of Trailside Way in the Emmet Land parking lot. For more information, call Len Palmer at 392-9876.