Enjoy a wintry walk of exploration and discovery led by the Westborough Community Land Trust’s Sam Plummer.

Mill Pond, the Headwaters of the Assabet River, is surrounded by one of Westborough’s most beautiful conservation areas.

Enjoy the variety of trees and signs of wildlife on this 2.5 mile walk on slightly hilly woodland trails.

Traction devices attached to boots are strongly recommended if the temperature is below freezing.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed.

Meet at the far side of the Mill Pond School parking lot, 6 Olde Hickory Path, Westborough MA.

Check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for weather cancellations.

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Did you know that Westborough’s Annie E. Fales School produces more power than it uses?

Tour this beautiful and very “green” building with the Westborough Community Land Trust!

Plan to arrive before 1 pm, as the doors will be locked at 1:00 when the program starts.

The presenters will be Caitlin Osepchuk, one of a team of Architects from HMFH who designed the building, and Peter Dunbeck of Sustainable Westborough.

We will first be given an introduction to the building, including its geothermal and solar features, in the school’s spacious cafeteria. We will then tour some of the classrooms and common areas to see how the building’s orientation, shape, and window placement help save energy.

If there is time after the presentation, we will take a short Groundhog Day nature walk at the Despres property across the street from Fales School for those interested.

Both events are free, open to the public, no reservation needed.

Check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations.


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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Bring the family and join the Westborough Community Land Trust for our always-popular spring free live animal show!

Meet some fascinating animals you may see right here in Westborough, including skunk, porcupine, rabbits, and more!

This show is always a big hit with the young and the curious of all ages!

Plan to arrive early as seating is limited.

Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough MA; parking lot in rear. There is no parking along Willow Street. Overflow parking is in Arturo’s parking lot, 54 East Main St.--Walk behind the Arturo’s building to cross directly into the rear of the KofC parking lot.

Presented by Animal Adventures.

No reservation required. Free; donations to WCLT gratefully accepted at the door.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Group/Club/Business Sign-up: February 1-March 10, 2025
Family/Individual Sign-up: March 31-April 3, 2025
Cleanup: Week of April 5-12, 2025

Join the annual town-wide litter clean-up sponsored by the Westborough Community Land Trust!

Come on your own, or rally your family, co-workers, or neighbors and form a team to beautify our town!

Larger groups please email earthday@westboroughlandtrust.org by March 10 to sign up.

Families and individuals go to westboroughlandtrust.org/earth-day-signup between March 31 and April 3 to sign up and choose an area to clean.

Trash bags will be dropped off at participants’ homes by the 4th, or if necessary, you can arrange to pick up.

Clean your chosen area any day or time before noon on April 12. Leave closed bags by the road in the area you cleaned, and they will be removed on April 12.

Wear gloves, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes.

The people and wildlife of Westborough will be grateful for your efforts!

Contact: earthday@westboroughlandtrust.org

We will hike trails at Lake Chauncy in search of migrant warblers with Nick Paulson of the Forbush Bird Club.

This is the first of three Thursday morning walks in this very productive area.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way [formerly Hospital Road] off Lyman Street in Westborough at the Ball Field Entrance. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road near the water.

Pre-registration opens on Tuesday, April 29, and is required.

Please email or text Nick by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, to register: grendelpgill@yahoo.com /(508) 330-4401

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Come on a kid-length hike with the Westborough Community Land Trust, where youngsters will explore nature with their parents and participate in a fun nature scavenger hunt!

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

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

Meet at the Gilmore Pond Trail Entrance, GPS address near 19 Quick Farm Rd. Westborough.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed.

Check WestboroughLandTrust.org/ for cancellations.

This event is presented as part of Westborough Unplugs week.


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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Join us early on Thursday morning to search for migrant warblers and other songbirds along the north shore of Lake Chauncy with Nick Paulson of the Forbush Bird Club.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way [formerly Hospital Road] off Lyman Street in Westborough at the Ball Field Entrance. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road near the water.

Pre-registration opens on Tuesday, May 6, and is required.

Please email or text Nick by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, to register: grendelpgill@yahoo.com /(508) 330-4401

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

Spring migration is at its peak! Don’t miss our last of the season early-morning hike on the north side of Lake Chauncy with Nick Paulson of the Forbush Bird Club.

Directions: Take Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Way [formerly Hospital Road] off Lyman Street in Westborough at the Ball Field Entrance. Park and meet at the yellow gate at the end of the road near the water.

Pre-registration opens on Tuesday, May 13, and is required.

Please email or text Nick by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, to register: grendelpgill@yahoo.com /(508) 330-4401

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

Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

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

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

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.

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

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