A Walk to the Stone Arch Bridge
2025-04-19 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Stone Arch Bridge Parking Area, 115 Cold Spring Rd, Westford, MA, 01886
In celebration of Earth Month, Len Palmer will lead a walk along an abandoned rail trail over Westford‚Äôs iconic Stone Arch Bridge. The bridge was built in 1872 entirely of granite blocks without aid of mortar. It spans Stony Brook, where nice views of waterfowl and a beaver dam are seen. Walk is flat. Meet Len at the Stone Arch Bridge sign and parking area on Coldspring Rd. Call Len at 978-392-9876 with any questions.

A Walk to East Boston Camps from Stony Brook School
2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:30 | MA
In celebration of Earth Month, Bill Harman will lead a walk to East Boston Camps from its northern entrance near the Stony Brook School. Walk is hilly. Park at the Stony Brook School parking area, where Bill will meet you. There will be nice views of Stony Brook, Burge‚Äôs Pond, and forest. Wildlife abounds. For questions, call Bill at 603-533-4095.

Spring Bird Walk
2025-05-10 07:30 - 09:00 | Emmet Conservation at Trailside Way, 7 Trailside Way, Westford, MA, 01886
Join Westford Conservation Trust birder Lenny Palmer for an early morning ramble at Westford‚Äôs birding ‚Äúhot spot‚Äù, Emmet Conservation Land. We will search Nashoba/Kennedy Pond and wetland areas on Town and Mass Audubon conservation lands for returning migrants and nesting resident birds. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes as land can be rocky and hilly in places. No dogs please.
Park in the Town parking lot at the end of Trailside Way off Powers Road.
Walk is free of charge and no sign-up is required. For more information, contact Lenny at 978-392-9876

Veterans Memorial Complex and Stony Brook Conservation Land Guided Hike
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:30 | MA
Explore some newly mapped trails behind Stony Brook Middle School with Trust president Rich Strazdas. We will see unique views of Keyes Brook, walk across Westford‚Äôs Little Stone Arch Bridge, and see a large glacial erratic. There will be some steep sections with good footing, so have comfortable footwear for varied terrain. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Park at the Stony Brook athletic field on Farmer Way. Send questions to¬†info@westfordconservationtrust.org.

Greystone Pond Guided Hike
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Rita E. Miller Elementary School, 1 Mitchell Way, Westford, Ma, 01886
Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello for a hike through this lovely
conservation land adjacent to Greystone Pond.
Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. Area is mostly flat but uneven.
This walk is appropriate for all ages, but area is not suitable for strollers. Sociable dogs on leash welcome.
Park at the Rita Miller School parking lot, 1 Mitchell Way, Westford.¬† Gerry will lead the group from there as the Greystone parking area will be busy with cars for that morning’s pickleball games.
Walk is free of charge and no sign-up is required. For further information contact us as info@westfordconservationtrust.org

A Walk on the Sassafras Trail
2025-10-11 09:00 - 10:30 | End of Sawmill Rd, 18 Sawmill Rd, Westford, MA, 01886
Trail Description:¬†Take an enjoyable fall walk on the Sassafras Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. The trail is a bit rugged and steep in places. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. We will stop by the glacial erratics known as ‚ÄúHouse‚Äù and ‚ÄúBarn‚Äù during the walk. Bring hiking poles if you like.¬†Walk is free of charge and no sign-up is required. Sociable dogs on a leash are welcome.
Location & Parking:¬†Parking at the end of Sawmill Road at the Sassafras Trailhead (near 18 Sawmill Rd if using GPS).¬†Directions: Take North Hill Rd off of Tyngsboro Rd. Turn right onto Hidden Valley Rd. then take left onto Sawmill Rd to trailhead at end of road.

Stepinski Conservation Land Guided Hike
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Near 13 River St, Graniteville – American Legion Fields, Near 13 River St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join Trust VP Mark Minnucci for a hike around the town’s 110 acre Stepinski parcel in Graniteville. With 1.6 miles of shoreline, mixed forest, a town well, and an undeveloped riparian ecosystem, we can enjoy a scenic panorama view of Stony Brook at several locations along the trail. Some steep places require good footwear and/or hiking poles. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Parking access is via a signed (‚ÄúAmerican Legion Field‚Äù) driveway between 13 and 17 River Street. Park in the lot at the end of the drive, on the left. For more information, email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org

Snake Meadow Hill Guided Hike from Allie Lane
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:30 | MA
Join Westford Conservation Trust president Rich Strazdas to explore one of Westford‚Äôs high points and the quarries dotting this hill. The hike runs Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 to about 10:30, and begins at the end of Allie Lane off route 40. Good walking shoes/hiking boots are recommended for this moderate uphill route. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. For further information, please contact info@westfordconservationtrust.org.

Emmet Conservation Land - Guided Hike
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Trailside Way (Town Parking Area), 7 Trailside Way, Westford, MA, 01886
With over 500 acres of protected open space, the Emmet Conservation Land and Mass Audubon‚Äôs Nashoba Brook Sanctuary provide miles of trails to enjoy. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore some of the trails in the winter silent season. We recommend microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear, depending on conditions. Hiking poles may also be helpful. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Walks are free of charge, no sign up required.
Parking: Park at the end of Trailside Way, off Powers Rd, in the town parking area off the cul-de-sac.
For further information, email us: info@westfordconservationtrust.org

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2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | The Roudenbush Community Center, 65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
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Stony Brook Conservation Land - Guided Hike
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Stony Brook Conservation Land, 66 Depot St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello¬†who will lead a walk through the Stony Brook Conservation Land / East Boston Camps.
We will check out this 286 acre parcel purchased by the town in 2005. It is bounded by two streams, has glacial eskers, and a central pond, all with wonderful views.
This walk is appropriate for all ages, but walk is hilly and rocky in places. Wear hiking type footwear appropriate to the weather*.
Meet at the main parking area off of Depot St, past RR tracks.¬† Sociable dogs on leash welcome.
Walk is free of charge, and no sign-up is required.
For more information email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org
*Depending on weather conditions like ice/snow, consider microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear. Hiking poles may also be helpful.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
2026-03-07 00:00 - 23:59 | MA

EARTH MONTH HIKES - Beaver Brook Trails Guided Hike
2026-04-04 09:00 - 10:30 | MA
You‚Äôre invited to the first of four April 2026 Earth Month hikes, sponsored by Westford Climate Action and Westford Conservation Trust. Please join Trust director Gerry DiBello who will explore the Beaver Brook trails from the end of Buckingham Drive. Trail highlights include raised earth features created by nature and by man that rise above Beaver Brook. Learn how Westford was shaped into the landforms we‚Äôve come to admire. Sociable dogs on leash are welcome. Your trail guide will meet you at the Buckingham Drive trailhead. The walk is free of charge and no sign-up is required. For more information, email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org
Parking: End of Buckingham Drive
Trail Entrance: Between #15 and #17 Buckingham Drive.
