Peak migration through the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area occurs in late September for several species.

On this walk for adults and teens, we will look for migrating warblers, sparrows, and other songbirds along the north shore of Lake Chauncy.

Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way (formerly Hospital Road) off Lyman Street in Westborough. Go straight past the soccer fields. Turn left just before the parking lot for the condo building. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road, near the water.

Leader: Nick Paulson.

Required pre-registration runs from Friday, September 18 through 5 pm, Sunday, September 20. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text or leave voicemail at 508-330-4401.

Join WCLT in celebrating the completion of the All-Persons Sensory Nature Trail at the Gilmore Pond Woodland Park.

We have undertaken a multiyear project to make the trail around Gilmore Pond accessible to everyone, regardless of ability.

Come see the result of that effort: A trail that can be enjoyed by the visually impaired as well as those with limited mobility, which now includes multiple stations with audio content dedicated to the history and nature of the surroundings.

There will be a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided tours of the trail showcasing its features and discussing the local flora and fauna.

Meet at the Gilmore Pond Trail Entrance, GPS address approximately 19 Quick Farm Rd. Westborough. Please park on only one side of the road, and respect the neighbors. Free and open to the public.

Before leaving check Westboroughlandtrust.org for cancellations.

Trail Map:
https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/UJ

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

At the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area, adults and teens will look for uncommon sparrows and other migrants along the north shore of Lake Chauncy.

Co-sponsored with the Brookline Bird Club.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way (formerly Hospital Road) off Lyman Street in Westborough. Go straight past the soccer fields. Turn left just before the parking lot for the condo building. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road, near the water.

Leader: Nick Paulson.

Required pre-registration runs from Friday, September 25 through 5 pm, Sunday, September 27. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text or leave a voice message at 508-330-4401.

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Mycologist Larry Millman, author of Fascinating Fungi of New England and Fungipedia, will lead us on a short, interesting walk identifying local mushrooms.

This walk will focus only on identification; edibility will not be discussed.

Free; Pre-registration is limited to 15 people and required. If interest exceeds capacity, preference will be given to WCLT members and Westborough residents.

Email events@westboroughlandtrust.org starting on October 1 to request a reservation.

The walk location will be given to those who successfully register.

Before leaving check Westboroughlandtrust.org for cancellations.

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Join us at the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area.

We will look for waterfowl, late-migrating land birds, and early winter arrivals along the north shore of Lake Chauncy.

Co-sponsored with the Forbush Bird Club.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way (formerly Hospital Road) off Lyman Street in Westborough. Go straight past the soccer fields. Turn left just before the parking lot for the condo building. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road, near the water.

Leader: Nick Paulson. Required pre-registration runs from Friday, October 23 through 5 pm, Sunday, October 25. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text or leave a voicemail at 508-330-4401.

We will begin at Solomon Pond and then drive to several locations to explore ponds and fields around Northborough, Westborough, and the MacCallum Wildlife Management Area.

Co-sponsored with the Forbush Bird Club.

Directions: Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the TKU Kuppanna Restaurant parking lot (formerly Casta Diva restaurant), 35 Solomon Pond Rd. in Northborough.

Leader: Nick Paulson. Required pre-registration runs from Friday, October 30 through 5 pm, Saturday, October 31. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text or leave a voicemail at 508-330-4401.

Come on a kid-length hike where youngsters will explore nature with their parents, followed by a fun scavenger hunt for ages 6 and up to practice what you have learned.

Prizes will be awarded!

Parents/Guardians must supervise their children; this is not a drop-off event.

Pencil or pen, camera, long pants, closed shoes, and insect repellent recommended.

Location: Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area. Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way (formerly Hospital Road) off Lyman Street in Westborough. Go straight up the hill, past the soccer fields on your left. Take the last left turn before the parking lot for the condo building. Go toward the lake, and where that road meets the lakeshore, park in the lot and meet at the yellow gate.
Free, open to the public.

Before leaving check Westboroughlandtrust.org for cancellations.

Trail Map:
https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/WMA

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org