*** NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION FROM PAST ANNUAL MEETINGS ***
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Road, Westborough MA

In this fun and fascinating presentation, learn about the wild animals of Westborough from Brad Timm, author of Wildlife Out Your Window and America is Wild!.

Brad is a wildlife biologist passionate about education and conservation. He has conducted wildlife research in the northeastern U.S. for 20 years. Brad has M.S. & Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Rhode Island. Brad is the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team (NEWT), an organization focused on educating the public about the wonderful wildlife of the Northeast. Brad will have signed copies of both his books available for purchase at the reduced price of $20 (cash, check, or Venmo preferred).

This program is free and open to the public.

Presentation will start at 7 pm; WCLT Annual Business Meeting will follow the presentation at about 8 pm.

Non-members are welcome to stay or leave after the presentation.

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

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

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

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