November 2017
M-BELT Annual Meeting
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting as it continues to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the acquisition of the Brooks Estate by the City of Medford. Parking is available in front of the complex on George Street, and the building is ADA-accessible. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. In addition to a business meeting/elections and project update, the afternoon will feature an illustrated talk by M-BELT board member Doug Carr, entitled "Everything is Connected: Six…
Find out more »May 2018
Brooks Estate Tours
In conjunction with its Spring Spruce-up Day, the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust will be offering Shepherd Brooks Manor between 2 and 4 p.m. Meet at the Manor; note that the last tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. Important event parking rules: It’s best to walk in at the green gate and blue sign at 275 Grove Street, and then walk up the access drive to the end. Limited spaces are available at the Boardwalk lot along the access drive, and…
Find out more »June 2018
Medford Arts Center Inc. Annual Meeting
The Brooks Estate in West Medford again is the site for this year's Medford Arts Center Inc. Annual Meeting. Limited parking will be available at the manor house itself, but carpooling/walking is suggested for those who are willing and able. Refreshments will be served.
Find out more »July 2018
Brooks Estate Picnic
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its 20th annual picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes music, tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, M-BELT's famous raffle, Medford's MARV art bus with kids' art activities, and lots of fun M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring one of the following (chips/snacks , salad, cookies, grill item or other picnic food) but bringing food is NOT required…
Find out more »October 2018
Brooks Estate Tours
In conjunction with its Fall Spruce-up Day, the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust will be offering Shepherd Brooks Manor tours between 2 and 4 p.m. Meet at the Manor; note that the last tour will begin at 3:30 p.m. The Spuce-up begins at 10 a.m. 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. Important event parking rules: It’s best…
Find out more »July 2019
Brooks Estate Picnic
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its 21st annual picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor (starting at 2 p.m.), live music on the manor's veranda (from 12:30 to 2 p.m.), activities with MARV the art bus, M-BELT's famous raffle, and other fun M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring one of the following (chips/snacks , salad, cookies, grill…
Find out more »October 2019
Brooks Estate Fall Open House
Have you always been curious about what's inside at the City of Medford's historic Shepherd Brooks Manor? Come to one of the tours being offered by the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) as part of a Fall Open House (the last tour will begin at 3:30 p.m.). M-BELT board members also will be on hand to provide updates on projects funded this year by the Community Preservation Act. Important parking rules: It’s best to walk in at the green gate…
Find out more »November 2019
M-BELT Annual Meeting and Brooks Estate Tours
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is holding its 2019 Annual Meeting. All are welcome to attend. Paid members are eligible to vote for the organization's president and two directors during the business portion of the meeting. There also will be an update on the Brooks Estate restoration projects, including initiatives being funded through the Community Preservation Act. After the meeting, the Shepherd Brooks Manor will be open for tours, from 1 :30 to 3 p.m. (last tour starts at…
Find out more »August 2020
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) and the Medford Recreation Department invite you to an outdoor guided walk and tour of the grounds at the Shepherd Brooks Estate. Join the tour for some socially-distanced exercise and history of this wonderful Medford landmark. Those who choose to stay for an indoor tour of the Shepherd Brooks Manor post-walk can do so. Tours will be in groups of four and masks are required while indoors. Please pre-register at medfordrecreation.org. M-BELT is a…
Find out more »October 2020
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to an outdoor guided walk and tour of the grounds at the Shepherd Brooks Estate. Join the tour for some socially-distanced exercise and history of this wonderful Medford landmark. Pre-registration is required and the walk will be limited to 12 people. Small group tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will follow the completion of the walk (approximately 45 minutes). To register for the walk, send an email to inquiries@brooksestate.org. M-BELT is a…
Find out more »November 2021
Brooks Estate Guided Walk
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a guided walk at the Shepherd Brooks Estate property. The walk will focus on the history and landscape of the site, as well as provide an opportunity for input on the preliminary design for the new access drive that is an important part of the master plan for the property. Meet at the green gate/blue sign for the Brooks Estate at 275 Grove Street. The walk will take about one hour…
Find out more »April 2022
Brooks Estate Guided Walk and Manor Open House
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a guided walk at the Shepherd Brooks Estate property. Thewalk will take about 30 to 45 minutes and be followed by a Manor Open House with quick tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor and some refreshments. (The Manor Open House will continue until 2 p.m. — last tour 1:40 p.m. — if you'd rather just come to that event. Meet at the green gate/blue sign for the Brooks Estate at 275 Grove Street.…
Find out more »May 2022
Brooks Estate Spring Clean-up and Manor Tours
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…
Find out more »July 2022
Brooks Estate Picnic
After a two-year hiatus, the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is holding its popular summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, M-BELT's famous raffle, and other fun. M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring one of the following (chips/snacks, salad, cookies, grill item or other picnic food) but bringing food is NOT required to attend. The Brooks Estate is…
Find out more »October 2022
Brooks Estate Fall Open House
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is hosting a Fall Open House at the City of Medford's historic Shepherd Brooks Manor, a perfect follow-up to the Brooks Family Art & Architecture talk taking place at the Medford Public Library on Wednesday, October 12. Shepherd Brooks Manor is located at the end of the access drive at the Brooks Estate (275 Grove Street). Manor tours and an update on M-BELT activities will be given (last tour starts at 3:30 p.m.) Refreshments…
Find out more »April 2023
Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up and Open House
It's time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Spring Spruce-up and Open House event. Come lend a hand, working on outdoor and indoor tasks, including some painting, anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and tools provided, but additional loppers, rakes, etc., welcome. Wear work clothes. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will commence at 2 p.m., with the last tour at 3:40 p.m. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. Parking note: Do not park in…
Find out more »July 2023
Brooks Estate Picnic
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, music, raffles, and other fun. Come learn about the Brooks family and enjoy this beautiful historic estate. M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring one of the following (chips/snacks, salad, cookies, grill item or other picnic food) but bringing food is…
Find out more »October 2023
Brooks Estate Fall Spruce-up and Open House
It's time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Fall Spruce-up and Open House event. Come lend a hand, working on outdoor and indoor tasks, including some painting, anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and tools provided, but additional loppers, rakes, pruners, etc., welcome. Wear work clothes. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will commence at 2 p.m., with the last tour at 3:40 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. Parking…
Find out more »April 2024
Brooks Estate Spring Open House
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a spring Open House at the Brooks Estate. Come for a look at the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor and an update on M-BELT's progress on its restoration. Brief tours are given periodically; the last tour is at 3:40 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Please refer to the bottom of the home page on the M-BELT website for directions and parking. Please do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery. If accessible parking is…
Find out more »May 2024
Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up
Today is the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Spring Spruce-up. Volunteers are needed to come help for a few hours with both landscaping and Shepherd Brooks Manor projects. In you're curious about the inner workings of the manor, this is your chance to get your hands dirty. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. Parking note: Do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery or on Grove Street; best to park on nearby side streets off of Grove Street and…
Find out more »July 2024
Postponed: Brooks Estate Picnic
Due to a stormy weather forecast, the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) has rescheduled its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic property to next Saturday, July 20. M-BELT's biggest event of the year will include tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, music, crafts, raffles, and much more. The picnic also will be an opportunity to thank longtime M-BELT president Tom Lincoln, who recently retired, and to meet new M-BELT's president Carly Nesson, a South Medford resident…
Find out more »Brooks Estate Picnic
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate, which was rescheduled from its original date of July 13 due to the weather. M-BELT's biggest event of the year will include tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, music, crafts, raffles, and much more. The picnic also will be an opportunity to thank longtime M-BELT president Tom Lincoln, who recently retired, and to meet new M-BELT's president Carly…
Find out more »October 2024
Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup
The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is seeking volunteers for its its annual Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup, to assist with maintenance of the trails and grounds on the city's historic property. Help is needed with sweeping the boardwalk to Brooks Pond; cleaning/scrubbing the sign by the pond; trimming growth along paths and drive; basic landscaping around the Shepherd Brooks Manor, like mowing the lawn; and general trash pickup. M-BELT will provide gloves, bags, cleaning supplies, brooms, plus some loppers and…
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