Things to do Jan. 24 through Jan. 29

Things to do

Saturday, Jan. 24

Anniversary antics

To honor 25 years of environmental work around town, the Wareham Land Trust is celebrating right where the land trust got its footing.

The trust is holding an anniversary hike Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Douglas S. Westgate and Fearing Hill Conservation Area from 10 a.m. to noon. 

Led by Wareham Land Trust board member Kathy Pappalardo, this guided 2.1 mile hike will explore the trails of Douglas S. Westgate and Fearing Hill while reflecting on the history of the property and the Land Trust’s early conservation efforts. Participants can expect scenic woodland paths, views of the Weweantic River and gentle terrain.

There is one steep hill along the route, so feel free to bring a walking stick and wear proper footwear. This hike is free and open to all and welcomes both longtime supporters and those new to the Wareham Land Trust.

Guests can join the trust for coffee and hot chocolate following the hike.

Those attending can park at the Douglas S. Westgate Parking Lot,  29 Papermill Road in West Wareham. Visit warehamlandtrust.org to register. 

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Winter cleaning

Spring may be a few months away, but the Wareham Land Trust still has some cleaning to do.

Join the land trust Tuesday, Jan. 27 for a trail day at the Follo-Beecher Forest, 6 Beaver Path from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants will help the land trust pickup trash and remove invasive species from the trails.

Attendees are asked to bring their own work gloves. Tools such as loppers and clippers will be provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own.

The event is free but registration is required. Visit warehamlandtrust.org to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Walkin’ on Wednesday

Want to get outside for a walk this winter, then the Wareham Land Trust has just the event.

The land trust is hosting a walk through the Red Brook Trail network Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The leisurely paced walk will include some stops along the approximately 2 miles of forest terrain with some uneven ground and hills.

Parking will be available at the Lyman Reserve parking lot at Head of the Bay and Red Brook Road on the Wareham and Plymouth border.

The event is free but registration is required. Visit warehamlandtrust.org to reserve a spot.

Thursday, Jan. 29

How does nature change?

For anyone interested in talking about nature, the Wareham Land Trust has just the event.

The land trust is hosting a virtual discussion of the book “The Nature of Oaks” by Doug Tallamy Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. The book explores the natural world as seen by an oak tree and offers insight into what happens in the environment each month.

The discussion will reflect on Tallamy’s observations and what resonated most with each reader. And the land trust asks people to bring their favorite passage from the book, curiosity and even a cup of tea.

Participants don’t have to read the book to participate and copies of the book are available for purchase or may be checked out at the Wareham Free Library but copies are limited. Digital copies of the book are available through the library’s e-book service Hoopla. 

The event is free but registration is required. Register at warehamlandtrust.org and zoom links will be available upon registration.