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The Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, falls on Sunday, December 21st. Sunrise is 7:11 AM, with dawn officially starting at 6:40 AM. For those hearty souls who want to greet the turning of the seasons with half-open eyes, join us at the parking lot at the end of Drabbington Way at 6:30 AM.

Please come by “Trimming the Tavern” at the Golden Ball Tavern, featuring festive decorations by Weston’s favorite community organizations, including Weston Forest and Trail Association! For our first year participating, WFTA has chosen “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening” as our theme — for obvious reasons!

Here are some of our favorite photos from around Weston’s forests and trails throughout this year, all taken by WFTA trustee Chris Jylkka.

Enjoy a special holiday treat as we walk over the river and through the woods to explore the old Sears Estate and the Melone Homestead.

Join walk leader Kristin Barbieri for a journey through the peaceful Hubbard Forest and the charming Orchard Avenue neighborhood.

Step back in time with a tour of the Wellington Farm historic district, featuring the 18th-century Gateways Barn, the oldest barn in...

New to Weston or curious about our trail system? Join walk leaders Kun Zhao and Kristin Barbieri for an introduction to one of our most beloved spots. Park at Burchard Park.

On Friday, September 12, WFTA hosted a few hundred residents, members, and community from multiple generations to our fall celebration.

Join friends and neighbors for a casual evening to celebrate WFTA and the trails of Weston. Come as you are.

Greetings WFTA Members and Community! We have an exciting late summer and fall ahead of us! Read on for some important requests, some announcements and invitations and expressions of gratitude.

Please join us on our monthly walk on Sunday, May 4th in the Case Estates. We will tour the grounds of Marian Case’s experimental farm, recently purchased by the Town of Weston. Park at the Weston Community Center parking lot.

Join us for our 69th Annual Meeting and a special presentation by Francie Von Mertens on “In the Midst of Nature: Intimate looks at the...

Tour the historic Wellington Farm area, the Hultman Aqueduct, and Norumbega Reservoir. After the walk the Hyde/Danforth families will...

Vicki Gifford will lead us on a tour of Nolte Forest. This will absolutely be a family friendly walk! This means a slightly shorter walk...

Joel Angiolillo will lead us on a guided trail walk through Cat Rock, with a tour of Hobbs Pond and 80 Acres, one of the nicest open...

To start the new year Chris Jylkka will lead us on a guided trail walk through Ogilvie Town Forest. We will start in Lincoln and walk in...

Coming up after our December 8 Sears Land walk are two more WFTA walks during December: [Cancelled due to weather!] COA and WFTA...

Please join us on Sunday, December 8th at 2 PM to explore the Sears Land and Melone Homestead. Enjoy a special holiday treat and explore...

Take a walk around College Pond’s beautiful pond, woods, fields, and forests, including the remains of the Merriam Barn. Meet at the...

Come celebrate Weston’s trails at WFTA’s Trail Blazer Party! Join friends and neighbors on Friday, September 27 from 5 to 7:30pm at the...