Westborough’s Charm Bracelet trail loop network was created by the Westborough Community Land Trust 25 years ago. It was introduced at WCLT’s inaugural hike at the Bowman West property on October 9, 2000.

We will re-create much of that walk, with commentary about the history of Bowman West, the early days of WCLT, and the work that has been done at that property and our other trails in the past 25 years. The “Father of the Charm Bracelet” Don Burn will be the walk leader.

Meet at Minuteman Park on Upton Road, Westborough.

About 2.5 miles of walking on woodland trails, with the choice of an optional bonus mile to walk back, or a shuttle back to the starting point.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed.

Before leaving check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations.

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Did you know there is an American Chestnut tree breeding orchard in Westborough?

American Chestnut trees once dominated North American forests. With their huge size and their ability to produce many bushels of tasty nuts per tree each year, they were a cornerstone of ecosystems and livelihoods.

Chestnut blight, a fungal disease, killed most of these trees in the decades following its introduction from Asia in 1901, but exciting efforts are being made to bring this tree back to its former glory.

Learn the fascinating story behind the work that is being done on this tour of the American Chestnut orchard and the surrounding property!

Led by Bill Davis of the American Chestnut Foundation.

Meet at the Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road (off North Drive) in Westborough. Park at the “P” near the lower left corner of the map linked below.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed. Less than 1 mile of walking on easy woodland trails with one moderate hill.

Before leaving check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations.

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

At the Wayne F. MacCallum Wildlife Management Area, we will look for uncommon sparrows, late migrants, and early-arriving winter species 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 24 through 5 pm, Sunday, October 26. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text 508-330-4401.

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

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

Co-sponsored with the Forbush Bird Club.

Directions: Meet at 7:30 a.m. EST at the Casta Diva Restaurant parking lot, 35 Solomon Pond Rd, Northborough (Exit 30A off I-290 east).

Leader: Nick Paulson.

Required pre-registration runs from Friday, October 31 through 5 pm, Saturday, November 1. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text 508-330-4401.

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, November 7 through 5 pm, Sunday, November 9. Contact Nick--email grendelpgill@yahoo.com, or text 508-330-4401.

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

Did you know that at Westborough’s Spring 2024 Town Meeting we voted to protect the Ellis-Walker property off Bowman Street?

Come tour Westborough’s most recently protected open space with Mark Silverberg, Chair of Westborough’s Open Space Preservation Committee.

Familiarize yourself with the public trails there, and learn about what makes this property special and the process by which it has been protected.

About 2 miles on uneven woodland terrain.

The walk is free, open to the public, no reservation needed.

Location: Drop off any passengers at the garage between 89 and 93 Bowman Street, where the walk will begin. Then park at the Bowman Conservation area, 72 Bowman Street. We will run shuttles to bring drivers to the trailhead. Do not park along Bowman Street.

Trail map not yet available.

Before leaving check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations.

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org