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.
On October 15, 2026, a group from the Southborough office of SWCA Environmental Consultants volunteered their time at Beals Preserve, removing invasive plants and shrubs along our “bathtub” lane. We
On Monday, October 5, 2026, Vince and Larry replaced the first of 4 bog bridges at Templeman Woods (off Cordaville Road). The other bog bridges are slippery so use caution
Sunday, September 13 marked the poetry reading and closing of the 10th Art on the Trails. From artist and organizer Catherine Weber: “Due to a rainy forecast, we moved our
Two Eagle Scout projects have come together to create a quarter-mile trail at SOLF’s Kallander Woods property on Valley Road. In fall 2025, Scout LJ Rose built a 550-foot trail
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
For the month of November, 2026, Shaw’s Grocery will donate $1 to SOLF for every $3 reusable bag sold at its Ashland store.
Back by popular demand, the Southborough Open Land Foundation invites the public to join them as they learn about fungi during a 2 hour guided “Mushroom Walk and Talk” at
Two permits for bow hunting deer have been issued for Beals Preserve and Lynbrook Hollow. There is no hunting allowed on Sundays. These hunters are very experienced and have been
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
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 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.
