Little River History Nature Walk (Alewife Reservation)

What: Beautiful winter nature walk in Cambridge and Belmont, from Acorn Park Drive parking lot to Little Pond and back, learning about history along the way.

Who: Led by Anne-Marie Lambert, Belmont Citizens Forum

For more information:  info@friendsofalewifereservation.org or call the office at 617 415 1884.

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Come on a winter

nature walk and imagine the time of the ice industry and other historical

adventures along Little River in Cambridge and Belmont.  We will stop

along the way to learn about geologic history, Native American history, Farming

history, Industry and Railroad history. 

We will cover various pollution challenges since the late 18th

century, and how society has handled them. We will travel along the river,

meadow, and forest habitat which is home to wildlife such as deer, red fox,

coyote, river otter, mink, cottontail rabbit,

voles, mice,  and many residential birds

such as wild turkey, blue heron, red-tailed hawks, ducks, swans, robins, and woodpeckers. Tracks usually abound in the snow.

Bundle up for the cold, bring sturdy boots and, optionally, a walking stick. The walk is one mile to Little Pond and one mile back, and will take place rain, snow or shine.  Dangerously icy or blizzard conditions will cancel.