Nature of Southborough Columns
The Nature of Southborough is a special guest series in mysouthborough.com focusing on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF). Most of the articles, covering
Preserving and protecting open land and rural character in the town of Southborough
The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) is a private, non‑profit land trust dedicated to protecting the town’s natural resources. Since its founding, SOLF has preserved 15 properties totaling 191.6 acres as open space.
Your support keeps trails open and nature thriving. Donate or volunteer to help with land protection, stewardship, and education in Southborough.
The Nature of Southborough is a special guest series in mysouthborough.com focusing on appreciating nature in Southborough, contributed by the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF). Most of the articles, covering
The June SOLF Newsletter has been posted on the website. Our newsletters, sent out via Constant Contact, are viewable on the News and Events tab under Recent Newsletters. The June
The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) is a private, volunteer-run land trust protecting and preserving natural spaces right here in Southborough. You may know us best from The Elaine and
On May 12, 2026, a group from Liberty Mutual volunteered at Beals Preserve as part of the Serve with Liberty program. Each year, over a three-week period, Liberty employees gather
We’ve started our 2026 Saturday volunteer workdays and would love your help maintaining our properties and trails. Projects include removing invasive plants, clearing and maintaining trails, improving roadside appearance, and
April 10, 2026 – The Beals Preserve parking area on Main Street has been leveled, loamed, and seeded. PLEASE DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE PARKING LOT, PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG
The Southborough Open Land Foundation, in collaboration with Southborough Artist Catherine Weber, is pleased to present the 10th Annual Art on the Trails at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve.
We’ve started our 2026 Saturday volunteer workdays and would love your help maintaining our properties and trails. Projects include removing invasive plants, clearing and maintaining trails, improving roadside appearance, and
April 2026 – SOLF owns and cares for nearly 200 acres of open space in town, including the popular Beals Preserve, yet few have visited our other locations, all of
As you walk our properties, you can help us by being extra eyes. Email us at info@solf.org if you see something like a tree across a trail, or a broken
Volunteers and stewards help us fulfill our mission to preserve, protect, conserve, and enhance the natural resources in the Town of Southborough. Love the outdoors? Want a a way to
SOLF usually meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7 – 9 pm, current location at Pilgrim Church. You are welcome to join us and hear about maintenance projects
SOLF invites you to enjoy our properties and trails. Please respect property and trail use policies.
Please act responsibly and leave no trace. Pack out all trash and dog waste.
Your donation or volunteer time directly supports conservation, stewardship, and education.
