Tree Work at Beals Preserve Pond
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, volunteer Hewitt Heiserman, and SOLF trustee Debbie Costine spent a few hours cutting up and moving felled dead trees next to the “ice pond“ at
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 Saturday, November 8, 2025, volunteer Hewitt Heiserman, and SOLF trustee Debbie Costine spent a few hours cutting up and moving felled dead trees next to the “ice pond“ at
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, a group from the Southborough office of SWCA Environmental Consultants volunteered their time at SOLF’s Bigelow Wildlife Preserve. In September, Stumpy’s Tree Service removed a
On October 19, 2025, the Southborough Open Land Foundation sponsored a 2-hour mushroom walk and talk at SOLF’s Beals Preserve. Jonathan Kranz, a mushroom enthusiast, former park ranger (Boston Harbor
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
Art on the Trails at Beals Preserve had a very successful closing day on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Attendees, accompanied by artists and poets, were treated to poetry readings at
The Southborough Open Land Foundation is excited to announce that we received a grant in April of 2025 from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to partially fund the development
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
The Northeast Wildlife Team, a dedicated team of wildlife ecologists, educators, and conservation practitioners based in the northeastern U.S, is offering a monthly Zoom presentation series on Wildlife of the
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.