Calendar of Events
Also check out the Westborough Walks Meetup group for hikes and activities guided by volunteers from WCLT.
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Sunday |
Spring Tree and Plant Walk
Join the Westborough Community Land Trust’s Sam Plummer at Bowman Conservation Area for a springtime walk exploring the trails and observing the woodland plants, trees, and wildlife.
This area surrounding Sandra Pond was originally purchased by the Town of Westborough in the 1960s. Today, the land is a beautiful mix of hardwood trees and planted red pines bordering the pond, and home to a variety of flowering plants and wildlife. Approximately 2 miles on woodland trails with some small hills. Free, open to the public, no reservation needed. Meet at the Bowman Conservation Area parking lot, 72 Bowman St. Westborough. Check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations. Trail Map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/BCA Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org |
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Monday |
Stories from Animal Control, presented by Melinda MacKendrick, And Westborough Community Land Trust Annual Meeting
In this fun and fascinating presentation by Melinda MacKendrick, learn about the wild animals of Westborough from the perspective of Westborough's Animal Control Officer.
Hear some interesting and funny stories from her life on the job, the unusual animals she has encountered, and what you should do if you encounter a wild animal. 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 leave after the presentation. Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org |
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Sunday |
Charm Bracelet 25th Anniversary Hike
Westborough’s Charm Bracelet trail loop network was created by the Westborough Community Land Trust soon after the organization’s foundation. It was introduced at WCLT’s inaugural hike at the Bowman West property, exactly 25 years ago!
Re-create 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. WCLT founding member Don Burn will be the walk leader. Meet at Bowman Conservation Area on Bowman Street, Westborough. About 2 miles of walking on woodland trails with one moderate hill. 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 |
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Sunday |
The American Chestnut Story: An Orchard Tour
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 |
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Sunday |
Tour Westborough’s Newest Open Space
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 |
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