The Lincoln Conservation Department works closely with local and regional partners to advance land conservation and stewardship values and activities. Collaboration is the cornerstone to successful conservation projects that meet a diverse set of both societal and environmental needs.

Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Rural Land Foundation (RLF) are Lincoln’s 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organizations, which work together to acquire and protect land of conservation value in Lincoln, MA. They are sister organizations with separate financial statements and reporting, but they share a board of trustees, office staff, and office space.

The City of Cambridge has been an exceptional partner in preserving Lincoln’s natural heritage, demonstrating that effective conservation transcends municipal boundaries. Through strategic investments totaling millions of dollars, Cambridge has protected 823 acres of critical forests and wetlands within Lincoln’s borders - land that serves as vital watershed protection for the region.

The Concord Land Conservation Trust and Town of Concord Natural Resources Division protect over 2,400 acres of land in Concord. These entities have been supportive partners in protection of the lands around Walden Pond and stewardship of the Sudbury River which flows through both towns.

The Weston Forest and Trails Association and Town of Weston Conservation Department protect approximately 2,000 acres of land in Weston. Many of Lincoln’s trails link up with the Weston trail network, and Weston Forest and Trails Association has been an important partner in protecting trail easements in Lincoln.

Farrington Nature Linc strives to enhance the well-being of children from low-income communities through a connection with the natural world. Their 75 acres of woodlands, fields and ponds in Lincoln are dedicated to providing respite and inspiration for children who might not otherwise have this opportunity.

Bay Circuit Trail - A small portion of the "Emerald Necklace" crosses through Lincoln. Learn more about this recreational asset that connects Plum Island to Kingston Bay between Rt. 128 and I-495.

Massachusetts Audubon Society was founded in 1896 to further the protection of birds, and has been at the forefront of land protection and environmental stewardship in Massachusetts ever since. Mass Audubon’s headquarters and Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary are located in Lincoln, and Mass Audubon has been a valuable land protection partner for the Town. At Drumlin Farm, you can experience life on a working farm and explore a wildlife sanctuary at the same time.

Trustees of Reservations is Massachusett’s largest conservation non-profit, and oversees deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the largest park of its kind in New England. deCordova provides a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture, with site-specific installations of more than 60 works. The museum also features a robust slate of rotating exhibitions and innovative interpretive programming in its indoor galleries.

Historic New England oversees management of the Codman Estate and Gropius House, two vital historic properties in Lincoln. Historic New England’s mission is to “foster greater social consciousness about, ownership in, and shared responsibility for our collective past, present, and future”. They have partnered with the Town on many preservation and land management projects over the years.

Walden Woods Project - preserves the land, literature and legacy of Henry David Thoreau to foster an ethic of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The Project achieves this mission through the integration of conservation, education, research and advocacy.

National Park Service - Minuteman National Historic Park is located in North Lincoln, Concord and Lexington. The opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775

Department of Conservation & Recreation - Experience the connection with nature at Walden Pond that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water.