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Tree ID in Winter
Sunday, January 25
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Libbey-Wile Forest
Many of us can identify common trees by their leaves, but what about when the leaves fall off for the winter?
On this WCLT walk, learn what other clues you can look for to tell our native trees apart, such as the tree’s shape, the color and texture of the bark, and the appearance of the buds that are forming for next spring.
A walk in the wintry woods becomes more interesting when you can recognize the trees you see around you!
Our walk leader will be Kyle Grendell, Westborough’s Tree Warden.
About 1-2 miles on uneven woodland terrain. Traction devices attached to boots are highly recommended.
The walk is free, open to the public, no reservation needed.
The location will be the Libbey-Wile Forest. Park at the end of Carroll Drive in Westborough, on one side of the street only.
Before leaving check WestboroughLandTrust.org for cancellations.
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https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/LW
Contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Westborough Community Land Trust
The Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) is a private, member-supported, nonprofit organization. The trust was established in 1997 to preserve open space in response to increasing development pressures.
Our purpose is to safeguard land to meet the environmental, recreational, agricultural, and scenic needs of the Town of Westborough and to preserve open space and the character of the land.
We pursue these goals through the acquisition and stewardship of land, educational activities, and advocacy in regard to the health of waterways, aquifers, and watersheds.
To date WCLT has preserved more than 206 acres of land and acts as stewards for close to 400 acres in Westborough.
To carry on these activities, WCLT has Land Preservation, Stewardship, Education, Membership, and Finance Committees.
WCLT welcomes new members from Westborough and the greater community.
What are the advantages of a land trust?
As a nonprofit organization, a land trust such as the Westborough Community Land Trust is able to receive gifts of land, purchase open space, or secure conservation rights. It can negotiate with landowners and developers to achieve balanced growth and undertake creative fundraising for land acquisition. Unlike an official municipal body, a land trust can negotiate sensitive land acquisitions and pursue the financing needed to achieve them in a timely, flexible fashion.
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Westborough Community Land Trust, PO Box 838, Westborough , MA 01581
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