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.

Free, 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://westboroughcharm.org/guide/maps/map_FishWildlife.pdf

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Do you know an oak from a maple? How about a sugar maple from a red maple? And what’s so special about a sassafras tree?

Learn to identify and appreciate the trees that make up our Westborough forests.

When you take a walk in the woods, it is much more enjoyable when you understand what you are seeing! Family-friendly, open to all!

SVT Walkup & Robinson Property: Take Connector Road to Friberg Parkway. Take the first right into the dirt road to access the property. GPS address: Across from 600 Friberg Parkway.

Free, no reservation needed. Less than 1 mile of walking on easy woodland trails with one small hill.

Before leaving check westboroughlandtrust.org for cancellations.

Trail Map:
https://www.svtweb.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/walkup_interpretiveguide.pdf

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

As part of Westborough’s Kindness Week, the Westborough Community Land Trust invites people of all ages to two events on Sunday November 5.

First, from 9-11am, take a “trail service hike,” learning about and helping with light trail maintenance at WCLT’s Libby-Wile Forest. We will pick up fallen sticks while enjoying nature.

Then from 2-4pm, WCLT will host a “Be Kind to Nature” table at the Kickoff to Kindness Week event at Westborough High School.

For the hike, park along one side of Carroll Drive in Westborough and meet at the trail entrance at the end of the road. Check back here for weather cancellations.

Trail Map:
https://westboroughcharm.org/guide/libbeywile.php

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org