2023 Annual Picnic!

2023 Annual Picnic!

Join us for the 2023 Brooks Estate Annual Picnic! Saturday, July 15, 2023 12:00p-3:00p Tours! Raffle! Fun! As always, we supply the hot dogs, burgers and veggie burgers, and soft drinks. Attendees are kindly asked to bring/donate an item from this list: –...
Brooks Estate Lecture Series

Brooks Estate Lecture Series

Medford’s Brooks Estate: A Gift from the Past, a Legacy for the Future An illustrated talk by Tom Lincoln, President, Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) The Brooks Estate is 50 acres of conservation land, graced by Brooks Pond, wooded walking trails and...
Bird Walk – More Early Spring Migrants!

Bird Walk – More Early Spring Migrants!

Join us as we explore the grounds of the Brooks Estate, a hidden urban oasis for early spring migrants. The first week of 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...
Fieldstone Wall Restoration Update

Fieldstone Wall Restoration Update

Work Begins on Final Phase of Grove Street Wall Restoration Work has begun on the final phase of the restoration of the historic stone wall along Grove Street. The focus is on the portion of the Wall that ends at the former entrance drive for the Point of Rocks...
Spring Open House!

Spring Open House!

Come for a look at the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor and an update on our progress on its restoration. Brief tours are given periodically; the last tour is at 3:40pm. Refreshments, of course! Please refer to the bottom of this page for directions and parking. If you...
Spring Spruce Up!

Spring Spruce Up!

We are seeking volunteers to help spruce up the Manor & grounds for our 2023 season. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks both outdoors and in the Manor. Work will include: trail work, manor yard work, manor cleaning; staining the west porch floor, and...