Volunteers will be picking up litter, raking leaves, cleaning granite markers and bronze plaques, removing junk and more! Please join us! Last minute volunteers welcome! Meet at the Mechanic Street Lot, 9 AM – 12 Noon. Please sign up at FriendsOfNatickTrails.org. Note: Rain date April 26th.
Celebrate Earth Day on Sunday the 26th with a walk to Walden Pond. Multiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will converge at the Thoreau Cabin Site to celebrate the natural world and renew our commitment to protect it. A simple meet-up with music, inspiring words, and sharing of wishes & commitments. Meet at First […]
The 40th annual Natick Board of Health Household Hazardous Waste drop off day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Natick Department of Public Works at 75 West Street. Due to the limit of 300 cars, we must sell tickets in advance and you must have a […]
Our Theme: "MAKE A SHIFT, GIVE THE EARTH A GIFT, FIND THE JOY!" Explore more than 20 booths and tables, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Pick up a PASSPORT at any table, and collect a sticker for your passport at each table you visit. Win a prize for collecting 5 stickers if you can tell us: What […]
EcoNatick invites you to participate in the 5th year of a reimagined Earth Day celebration. Our vision is that Earth Day All Around Natick will unite residents in learning and taking action toward more sustainable living, addressing greenhouse gas emissions that are creating the climate crisis, and appreciating our amazing life-sustaining planet. On the weekend […]
Walk the trail and learn about Fiske Pond and Henry Wilson, our 18th Vice President. Meet at the Middlesex Path kiosk on the north side of Rt. 135 by Eddie's Park (dog park). The trail can be quite wet during the spring so boots or waterproof shoes are recommended! Please be sure to dress appropriately […]
Watch "LOSING THE DARK," free for the public, a multimedia show about the dangers of Light Pollution, followed by a live star show in our inflatable planetarium. Learn about constellations and the Milky Way. Examine and hold several large meteorites – real rocks from outer space. Best for families with children in grade 2 and […]
Guided nature walk on the northern trail system within the Pickerel Pond Conservation Area led by Claire Rundelli, Natick's Conservation Agent/Environmental Planner, and Doug Drenik, Chair of the Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee. Learn about the ecology and wildlife of the Pickerel Pond Area, hear about upcoming trail improvement projects, and hopefully catch a glimpse […]
A narrated walk pointing out significant trees that we may pass by but never notice. Wear weather appropriate clothes/footwear. Meet In front of 39 West Central Street. ACCESSIBILITY: We will […]
Enjoy a leisurely and fun tour by bicycle around the quiet streets of West Natick! This ride is for all ages and skill levels. Our youngest riders are encouraged to […]