The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites volunteers to help perform a variety of chores to help spruce up the Brooks Estate. Come work for an hour or the morning. Gloves and tools provided, but pruners, loppers, etc., welcome. Wear work clothes; if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, bring them.. If you want to paint, wear paint clothes. If you would like to volunteer, please email inquiries@brooksestate.org. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will be conducted starting at 2 p.m.  All are welcome.

M-BELT is a nonprofit organization that manages the Brooks Estate, owned by the City of Medford. A former Victorian summer retreat for Peter Chardon Brooks and Shepherd Brooks, the property is graced by two Victorian buildings, the Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House (1880), both slated for adaptive re-use as community assets. The property also offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds, wildlife and nature lovers.