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.
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
The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) held its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, bringing together trustees, volunteers, and community members to celebrate another year of conservation work. SOLF
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
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 of February 2026, the Beals Preserve parking area on Main Street is closed for remediation as required by the Conservation Restriction on the property. Visitors who wish to enter
The short hiking path at the lower end of the lower meadow at Beals Preserve can get quite wet during the winter and spring months. Board members Larry and Eileen
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
Art on the Trails, in collaboration with Southborough Open Land Foundation, announces its 2026 exhibition, marking the organization’s 10th anniversary with a compelling new theme: Time in the Landscape. The
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
Look for our Annual Appeal in your mailbox! Show your commitment to the preservation of Southborough’s natural resources by supporting SOLF. In conversations with people over the years, we have
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.
