Events

Winter Hiking Challenge

January-March, 2026

Stay motivated this winter—join our 2nd Annual Winter Hiking Challenge!

Hit the trails whenever and wherever you like. Walk, hike, run, or snowshoe at your own pace. Track your miles on your own and check in at the end of each month to celebrate your progress.

All participants who complete 60 miles will earn a special treat, and there will be extra prizes for standout achievements along the way!

Sign up with Julie at julie@bridgewaterlandtrust.org

Bridgewater: A Century Ago

This program is full. We will offer it again on May 18th at 2 PM at the Hilltop Senior Center.

It’s hard to imagine that just 100 years ago, Bridgewater was a town of narrow dirt roads, few automobiles, and mail delivered by horse and wood-shod sled. Tobacco farming was at its peak, dairy farms dotted the landscape, and the mighty Housatonic River flowed through town.

At the heart of the village, a library built of Mine Hill granite rose as a community landmark, followed a few years later by the Burnham School in 1929—both gifts of Clipper Ship Captain William D. Burnham.

Join us on a visual journey through Bridgewater: A Century Ago.

Spring Patio Party

Celebrate The First Day of Spring

We’ll welcome the first day of spring with an extraordinary happy hour at Italia Mia Restaurant in the Patio Room. Your ticket includes one complimentary drink, unlimited pizza and appetizers, a festive party favor, and door prize swag bags. You can also purchase tickets for chances to win a variety of well appointed raffle ensembles prepared by our Outreach Team.

Addressing Invasive Plants

Several of our preserves are affected by invasive species that harm native flora and fauna, and many residents face the same challenge in their own yards. In April, we will offer a public workshop led by an expert and Master Gardener to learn how to address invasives and expand native plantings. We hope this will be the first of many steps toward managing and reducing this challenging issue.

Lend A Hand

Let’s Clean Our Roadsides!

Stop by the front of Town Hall to pick up your supplies and choose a street to clean. Families are welcome, and kids will have fun searching for one of our amazing prizes (adults will enjoy them too!).