Seeking Land Stewardship Coordinator

Seeking Land Stewardship Coordinator

The Land Stewardship Coordinator acts as the central point of contact for activities related to caring for the 50 acres of conservation land on the Brooks Estate property. We have a number of experts (both paid and volunteer) ready to help care for the land, but their...
One window, three days, and a labor of love

One window, three days, and a labor of love

When Andy Brandt walks around the Brooks Estate, he notices the same things as most of us. The woods, the quiet, the sense of history. Last year on one of his regular bird walks around the property, he was excited to see an indigo bunting, a deep-blue songbird with...
Honeysuckle Invasives Walk

Honeysuckle Invasives Walk

Join the Medford-Brooks Estate along with Dan Bender from Wilderscaping as we learn about honeysuckle. This walk will include the three listed invasive honeysuckles: vine: Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and shrubs: Morrow’s honeysuckle (Lonicera...
Mid-May Bird Walk

Mid-May Bird Walk

Join us again as we explore the grounds of the Brooks Estate, a hidden urban oasis for early spring migrants. Early May can be full of early avian “scouts” who seem to arrive before the larger groups of migrants. Meet at the green gate at 7:30am on Monday, May 11,...