Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust
Brooks Estate Lecture
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust introduces a new lecture series with the program, "Medford’s Brooks Estate: A Gift from the Past, a Legacy for the Future," an illustrated talk by M-BELT president Tom Lincoln. The Brooks Estate is 50 acres of conservation land, graced by Brooks Pond, wooded walking trails, and the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor …
Brooks Estate Picnic
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, music, raffles, and other fun. Come learn about the Brooks family and enjoy this beautiful historic estate. M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers …
Brooks Estate Fall Spruce-up and Open House
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAIt's time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Fall Spruce-up and Open House event. Come lend a hand, working on outdoor and indoor tasks, including some painting, anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and tools provided, but additional loppers, rakes, pruners, etc., welcome. Wear work clothes. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor …
M-BELT Annual Meeting
Virtual MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is holding its 2023 Annual Meeting remotely, via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Paid members are eligible to nominate and to vote for the organization's president and two directors during the business portion of the meeting. There also will be an update on the Brooks Estate restoration projects. …
Brooks Estate Spring Open House
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a spring Open House at the Brooks Estate. Come for a look at the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor and an update on M-BELT's progress on its restoration. Brief tours are given periodically; the last tour is at 3:40 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Please refer to the …
Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAToday is the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Spring Spruce-up. Volunteers are needed to come help for a few hours with both landscaping and Shepherd Brooks Manor projects. In you're curious about the inner workings of the manor, this is your chance to get your hands dirty. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. …
M-BELT Annual Meeting
Virtual MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is holding its 2024 Annual Meeting remotely, via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Paid members are eligible to nominate and to vote for the organization's president and two directors during the business portion of the meeting. There also will be a Financial Report, plus a review of the …
Brooks Estate Picnic
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate, which was rescheduled from its original date of July 13 due to the weather. M-BELT's biggest event of the year will include tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, music, crafts, raffles, and much …
Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAThe Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is seeking volunteers for its its annual Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup, to assist with maintenance of the trails and grounds on the city's historic property. Help is needed with sweeping the boardwalk to Brooks Pond; cleaning/scrubbing the sign by the pond; trimming growth along paths and drive; basic landscaping …
Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up
Brooks Estate 275 Grove St., Medford, MAToday is the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Spring Spruce-up, taking place in conjunction with the citywide cleanup. Key areas to spruce up around the city's historic property are along the Grove Street Wall; along the boardwalk, near Brooks pond; and along the trails. M-BELT will provide some supplies (including rakes, trimmers, trash bags, and …