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SOLF Seeks Part-Time Admin

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1988 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources in the Town of Southborough. Our goal is to maintain and improve the quality of life for the benefit of present and future generations of Southborough’s residents and visitors. SOLF is searching for […]

Bigelow Wildlife Refuge

Bigelow Wildlife Refuge, on Bigelow Road, features a beautiful wetland swamp and woodland that can be explored along a 300-foot gravel path to a viewing platform. Link to the Bigelow Wildlife Refuge page.

Lisa Braccio Receives 2021 Elaine Beals Award

SOLF is very pleased to have this opportunity to present the 2021 Elaine Beals Conservation Award to Lisa Braccio. For a long time Lisa has worked hard at giving back to the town and the region. To be very honest, several of us thought we had given this award to Lisa years ago and were […]

Kathryn McKee Receives 2020 Elaine Beals Award

Kat McKee is the Chair of the Town of Southborough Trails Committee. After moving to town in 2012, she joined the Stewardship Committee as well as Southborough Trails. As an avid hiker living near the Town Forest, she plunged into clearing trails after a microburst brought down many trees. She also worked with the Stewardship […]

Beth Rosenblum Receives 2019 Elaine Beals Award

Beth Rosenblum was the Conservation Agent for the town of Southborough for over 13 years – now retired. Her door at the Town House was always open for anyone seeking information about conservation issues and open space. She was always eager to help. Her involvement in her home town of Ashland as Chair of its […]

Templeman-Watkins Loop Trail

Link to the Templeman Woods page and Templeman-Watkins Loop Trail. The joint Templeman Woods and Watkins Woods Conservation Land properties comprise 18 contiguous acres of wetlands and uplands. The Templeman-Watkins Loop Trail can be accessed from Cordaville Road (Rte 85). Features include wooden boardwalks constructed by several Eagle Scout candidates, vernal pools, glacial rock formations, […]

Invasive Plants Removal at Beals Preserve

In November 2021, volunteer Brett Peters and an additional volunteer cleared invasive plants from the bridge leading to the main section of Beals Preserve. A job well done!

Art on the Trails 2021: Mending

The Southborough Open Land Foundation, in collaboration with Southborough Artist Catherine Weber, is pleased to present Art On the Trails 2021: Mending from June 13 to September 26, 2021 at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve, Southborough, Massachusetts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there will be no opening reception this year. Instead, there will […]

Proposed Southborough Town Lighting By-Law

SOLF supports the new Lighting By-Law to be voted on at SOUTHBOROUGH TOWN MEETING. There are two changes to the existing by By Law: 1.  To adjust the color “temperature” of any new LED lighting in town to limit light pollution and protect human health and the environment. 2.  To modernize the way that lighting […]

CANCELLED Owls of New England, Peter Christoph, April 8, 2020 CANCELLED

Due to the emergency limitations placed on events because of the COVID 19 virus, this event has been cancelled. We will try to reschedule it for a later date. Join the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) on Wednesday April 8, 2020 to Discover the Owls of New England with photographer Peter Christoph. In this captivating presentation, Peter […]

In Search of Mongolian Wolverines: Rebecca Watters, January 9, 2020

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) invites you to a presentation by Rebecca Watters about a 350 mile cross country ski trek through the Altai Mountains of Mongolia in search of evidence of wolverines and other wildlife. Rebecca will also talk about wolverine/wildlife research in the United States. Rebecca is a graduate of Algonquin Regional […]

Art on the Trails 2019 Closing Ceremony

Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory will be closing Sunday, September 22, 2019. The event will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Beals Preserve and feature original art-inspired poetry  submitted to the Call for Poetry.  Small books of the art and poetry will be available for sale.  Meet at the kiosk across […]

Guided Tour of Art on the Trails, Saturday, September 7, 10 AM to 11 AM

Join Debbie Costine for  guided tour of Art on the Trails: Marking Territory, Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Beals Preserve. Please note this walk was originally scheduled for September 10 at 7:00 PM, but because of the EEE threat it has been rescheduled for this Saturday morning. Please register for this walk […]

Call for Poetry – Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory

Give us your wild words! Art on the Trails 2019 is seeking your original, art-inspired poetry for our third chapbook, due out in this fall! All poems submitted will be eligible to win our “Best in Show” award, a cash prize of $100, and inclusion in the 2019 Art on the Trails: Marking Territory chapbook, […]

Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory has closed

Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory  at Beals Preserve has closed for this year. You can view scenes of the installations and a video created by SOLF Trustee Deborah Costine here. The Southborough Community Fund awarded a $5000 grant to the Southborough Open Land Foundation to partially  fund this annual event. This is the […]

Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory Opening 5:30 PM

June 20, Art on the Trails 2019: Marking Territory opening at Beals Preserve,  5:30 to 7:30 PM with a moving celebration including  food, music and a guided tour of the installations along the trail. This event is free and open to all.   The celebration begins at the KIOSK near the Route 30 entrance.  This […]

June 20, Art on the Trails Tour with Catherine Weber

Tour of  Art on the Trails 2019 Marking Territory with Catherine Weber, Sponsored by Sudbury Valley Trustees, June 20, 6:30-7:30 PM. Beals Preserve. The event is free and open to the public, but please register for this event with SVT.  

2019 Annual Meeting, May 4, 2019

SOLF held its annual meeting Saturday May 4,  at the historic 1812 Deacon Webster Johnston House, 49 Lynbrook Road, Southborough, MA, home of the L’Abri Fellowship, donors to SOLF of a 5.5 acre parcel of land across from their historic home. The meeting began with a welcome by Ben Keyes of L’Abri Fellowship followed by […]

May 4, SOLF Annual Meeting, 4:00 PM, 49 Lynbrook Rd., Southborough

You are invited to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Southborough Open Land Foundation, Saturday May 4, 4:00 PM at the historic 1812 Deacon Webster Johnston House, 49 Lynbrook Road, Southborough, MA. We are celebrating 30 years of protecting Open Land in Southborough and a recent acquisition of 5.5 acres. We begin with a […]

Guided Walks for Art On The Trails Artists, April 13, 14

Art On the Trails Founder and Program Director  Catherine Weber  will lead  guided walks for artists, April 13, 11:00AM and April 14, 2:00PM at Beals Preserve. To sign up for a tour visit The Art on the Trails Facebook Page. Meet at the Red Gate Lane entrance. For more information, read the article on My […]

Our Endangered Trees: Asian Longhorned Beetle, Spotted Lanternfly, and Emerald Ash Borer

On Thursday April 4, 2019, the Southborough Open Land Foundation sponsor4d a presentation by Joshua Bruckner on Invasive Insects Threatening Massachusetts Trees. The talk focused on the Asian Longhorned Beetle, the Spotted Lanternfly, and the Emerald Ash Borer, The Asian Longhorned Beetle is responsible for the destruction of over 36,000 trees in Worcester over the […]

Our Trees are Under Attack

The trees of Massachusetts are endangered by invasive insects: the Asian Longhorned Beetle, the Spotted Lanternfly, and the Emerald Ash Borer. The Asian Longhorned Beetle is responsible for the destruction of over 36,000 trees in Worcester over the last 10 years and poses a continuing threat to trees of our area. The Spotted Lanternfly, a […]

Southborough Community Fund Grant for Art on the Trails 2020

The Southborough Community Fund  has again awarded a $5000 grant to the Southborough Open Land Foundation to fund the annual Art on the Trails Program 2020 to be held at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve. The program includes a juried exhibition of artwork on the trails,  poetry submissions that respond to the art, a […]

Invasive Species: A Video by Carla Schwartz

The Southborough Open Land Foundation recently received a link to a video prepared by Carla Schwartz.  Here is what Carla told us about this video. “I have participated in Art on the Trails as a poet for the last two years, and my poems have appeared in the chapbooks produced for those events, as well […]

Carl Guyer Receives 2018 Elaine Beals Award

  Carl Guyer, at a December 12, 2018  SOLF meeting, receives the annual Elaine Beals award from trustee Sally Watters for his leadership in environmental conservation and awareness.  Elaine Beals was among the founding members of the Southborough Open Land Foundation. She served on the Board of Trustees of SOLF for many years. She was […]

Family Nature Walk, Saturday October 20, 2018, 1:00 PM, Beals Preserve

Family Nature Walk “Looking Closely at Nature: Taking Time.” Join SOLF Trustee Debbie Costine in a family nature walk on Saturday, October 20, 1:00 PM at Beals Preserve. The walk will be about an hour and a half in length. The walk is free and open to all ages. Meet at the Cul de Sac […]

ART ON THE TRAILS 2018: UNEXPECTED GESTURES

Art on the Trails 2018: Unexpected Gestures has closed for the year. The hghly attended event, planned and coordinated by Southborough Artist Catherine Weber in  collaboration with the Southborough Open Land Foundation, was open from June 13 to September 23, 2018 at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve, Southborough, Massachusetts. The 2018 theme focused on how […]

September 15, 2018, Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) presented Tom Ricardi, founder and operator of the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Facility in Conway, MA, with a program on Birds of Prey at the Southborough Library, September 15, 2018, at 2:00 PM. A large number of children and adults were in attendance to see the variety of […]

Help Us Celebrate 30 Years: Support SOLF

This year  SOLF celebrates 30 years of preserving open land in Southborough. Help us celebrate this achievement by supporting SOLF in its important mission of protecting open land in Southborough. Become a member now.

30 Years of SOLF

Happy Summer! Since 1988, SOLF has worked to protect, conserve and enhance local resources, connect open spaces and natural habitats. Help us celebrate 30 years of service by attending our upcoming events! To kick things off, explore “Art on the Trails: Unexpected Gestures” a collection of art installations housed at the Beals Preserve (with entrances […]

May 12, 2018, Bird Walk at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land

On a damp and cool Saturday morning,  Jeff Collins, Director of Mass Audubon’s Ecological Management Department  led a group of 16 participants on a “Bird-a-thon” day bird walk  at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, on Breakneck Hill Road, Southborough.  Altogether, we saw 28 species including a number of Bobolinks, a Yellow Warbler, Indigo Bunting, and […]

Annual Meeting, May 9, 2018

Our 2018 Annual Meeting featured Dr. Martha Gach, Conservation Coordinator , Mass Audubon/Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and Conservation Center speaking on New England Pollinators and how to support them.  SOLF members learned about  hummingbirds and the many  types of native bees and butterflies in their role as pollinators and what we can do to […]

May 6, 2018, Our First Summer Stroll

On Sunday evening, May 6,  eight enthusiastic people participated in the first in our series of “Summer Evening Strolls at the Beals Preserve.” It was cloudy with a few light sprinkles, but we had a group who clearly enjoyed the quiet calm of walking in the woods with a bit of rain.   Stay tuned!

Bird Walk, Saturday May 12, Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, Rain or Shine

The forecast for Saturday morning is cloudy and cool with a possibility of light showers. While we might like sunny and warm, we won’t let a few clouds deter us. So please join Jeff Collins, Director of Mass Audubon’s Ecological Management Department  at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, on Breakneck Hill Road, Southborough,  at 7:00 […]

Summer Strolls, Beals Preserve, First Sunday Evening of Each Month

  Starting May 6, Trustee Debbie Costine will lead a series of informal evening strolls along the trails of Beals Preserve. The strolls will be the first Sunday of each month at 6:30 PM. We will be looking at the flora and fauna as well as noting a bit of history of this former pasture.  […]

Summer Evening Strolls at Beals Preserve Starting May 6

Starting May 6, Trustee Debbie Costine will lead a series of informal evening strolls along the trails of Beals Preserve. The strolls will be the first Sunday of each month at 6:30 PM. We will be looking at the flora and fauna as well as noting a bit of history of this former pasture.  We […]

Annual Meeting, May 9, 2018 New England Pollinators and How to Support Them

The Southborough Open Land Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street, Southborough at 7:00 PM. Join us at the meeting where Dr. Martha Gach,Conservation Coordinator Mass Audubon / Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and Conservation Center will speak about New England Pollinators and […]

Summer Stroll, Beals Preserve, August 5

The next Summer Stroll at Beals Preserve with  Trustee Debbie Costine will be Sunday, August 5, at 6:30 PM. Join Debbie as she leads an informal evening stroll along the trails of Beals Preserve. We will be looking at the flora and fauna as well as noting a bit of history of this former pasture.  […]

October 28, 2017, Massachusetts Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) presented Tom Ricardi, founder and operator of the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Facility in Conway, MA, to a large and enthusiastic audience at the  at the Southborough Library, October 28, at 2:00 PM. Tom Ricardi, a retired Fish and Game Warden with more than 30 years experience, is […]

SOLF Receives Community Fund Grant for Art on the Trails, 2018

SOLF is excited to announce that we are the recipients of a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, a fund of the Foundation for Metrowest. The grant is to support Art on the Trails 2018: Unexpected Gestures. Art on the Trails 2017 was proposed and planned by Southborough Artist Catherine Weber.    An extra special […]

Art on the Trails Thank You Catherine Kundrath Weber

The Southborough Open Land Foundation extends a tremendous THANK YOU to Catherine Kundrath Weber for pulling off a highly successful “Art on the Trails” project. From original concept, to all the many threads that must be coordinated, to perseverance throughout the entire process to even a celebration walk and poetry reading at the end, she […]

September 23, 2017, Wildlife Tracking with Paul Wanta at Beals Preserve

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) presented naturalist, tracker and teacher of wilderness skills Paul Wanta in an exploration of the wildlife and plants that inhabit Beals Preserve, Southborough, MA. Paul Wanta has taught wilderness and tracking skills to young people for over 30 years. He lead us through the trails of Beals Preserve looking […]

Summer and Fall Events

The Southborough Open Land Foundation has a full schedule of event for the summer and fall.  In collaboration with Southborough Artist Catherine Weber,  Art on the Trails: Finding Solace in the Woods, continues  through September 24, 2017, at the  Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve, Southborough, Massachusetts. This exhibition of sculptural installations,  juried by Southborough resident […]

June 25: Conservation Options & Planning: A Workshop for Landowners

The Southborough Open Land Foundation,  with support from the Southborough Open Space Preservation Commission and Sudbury Valley Trustees, invites you to a complimentary workshop to explore options for conserving family land, Sunday, June 25, 2017, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772. Presentations by Steve Sloan, Owner of […]

Art on the Trails, Beals Preserve through September 24, 2017

The Southborough Open Land Foundation, in collaboration with Southborough Artist Catherine Weber, invites you to enjoy  Art on the Trails: Finding Solace in the Woods, on exhibit through September 24, 2017, at the  Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve, Southborough, Massachusetts. An exhibition of sculptural installations,  juried by Southborough resident Mary M. Tinti, former Curator of […]

An Invitation to Art on the Trails Opening Reception

Please join us for a very special evening of art installations on the trails of Beals Preserve. Meet us at the Main Entrance Kiosk for a walk in the woods to view art installations and hear the artists speak about their work. Learn more at www.artonthetrails.com

2017 Elaine Beals Award Presented to Alan French

Alan French, founder and former chairman of the Bay Circuit Alliance was presented with the 2017 Elaine Beals Conservation Award.  Alan has worked tirelessly for over thirty years to reinvigorate the Bay Circuit Trail concept and bring it to completion.  An idea first conceived in 1929 by a man named Benton MacKaye, the trail was to […]

May 13, 2017 Birdwalk at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land

On a gray and cold Saturday morning, the Southborough Open Land Foundation participated in Mass Audubon’s annual “Bird-a-thon” with a bird walk led by Jeff Collins, Director of Mass Audubon’s Ecological Management Department. The 18 participants in the walk saw a large variety of New England birds including Red-tailed Hawk, American Crow, Brown-headed Cowbird, American […]

June 3, 2017, Opening of Art on the Trails: Finding Solace in the Woods

June 3, 2017. Opening of Art on the Trails:  Finding Solace in the Woods at Beals Preserve. The show will be open until September 24, 2017 and features art installations by 10 regional artists. Juried by Southborough resident and former Fitchburg Art Museum Curator Mary Tinti. Read more about the show here.

June 7, 2017, Opening Reception, Art on the Trails, 6:00 PM

The public is invited to the opening reception, Moving Celebration of Art on the Trails: Finding Solace in the Woods at Beals Preserve. Walk the trails and hear artists talk about their work. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  Meet at the Main Entrance Kiosk of Beals Preserve. Learn more about the show […]

Art on the Trails, June 3 to September 24, 2017

In collaboration with Southborough Artist Catherine Weber, SOLF is pleased to present  Art on the Trails: Finding Solace in the Woods at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve from June 3 – September 24, 2017.  Artists are invited to apply for this outdoor exhibition,  juried by Southborough resident Mary M. Tinti, former Curator of the Fitchburg […]

SOLF Receives Southborough Community Fund Grant

SOLF is excited to announce that we are the recipients of a grant from the Southborough Community Fund, a fund of the Foundation for Metrowest. The grant will enable SOLF to present a workshop to inform landowners of the financial and environment advantages of placing a conservation restriction on their property and/or donating the property […]

Welcome

The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) was founded in 1988 to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources in the Town of Southborough. Our goal is to maintain and improve the quality of life for the benefit of present and future generations of Southborough’s residents and visitors. Since its founding, the Southborough Open Land Foundation […]

Elaine & Phillip Beals Preserve

The Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve is a 58.5 acre parcel of open space gifted to the Southborough Open Land Foundation by Elaine and Philip Beals. Located  in Southborough on Main Street across from Chestnut Hill Road, the property features a diverse ecosystem including Wachusett channel frontage, a pond, meadows, woodlands, and trails that link […]

Elaine Beals

SOLF was saddened to learn of the death of Elaine Beals on August 21, 2016. Elaine was among the founding members of the Southborough Open Land Foundation. She served on the Board of Trustees of SOLF, including holding the position of treasurer for many years. She was dedicated to the preservation of the environment and […]

2016 Elaine Beals Award to Christa Brady and the Friends of the Burnett-Garfield House

The Elaine Beals Conservation Award is presented annually by SOLF  to a person who has worked to help protect the our environment.  It was created in 2005 to honor Elaine Beals for her many contributions to conservation and the protection of the environment in Southborough and the region.  This year the Southborough Open Land Foundation […]

Nick Hills Eagle Scout Project at Beals Preserve

The Southborough Open Land Foundation congratulates Nick Hills of Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 for achieving his Eagle Scout Rank on June 4, 2016. Nick’s Eagle Scout Project was a trail renovation at Beals Preserve.  There was a serious erosion problem on the Old Farm Lane Trail at the Red Gate Lane entrance area.  During […]

Birdwalk at Beals Preserve, May 15, 2016

Jeff Collins from Mass Audubon led a birdwalk at Beals Preserve on a beautiful May morning, May 14, 2016. A large number of species, including a Red-winged Blackbird, European Starling, Barn Swallow,  Canada Goose and Goslings, Mallard Duck, Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, American Goldfinch, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Song Sparrow, Gray Catbird, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, […]

May 11, 2016, Annual Meeting: Wildlife Photographer Peter Christoph

The Southborough Open Land Foundation held its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street, Southborough.  The meeting featured  wildlife photographer Peter Christoph,  a full-time wildlife photographer, speaker, and author from Lancaster, MA,  speaking  on Birds, The Epic Adventures of a Massachusetts Bird Photographer. His program was a […]

Have Dinner at Sorentos Italian Gourmet Restaurant and Support SOLF

Want to eat dinner at Sorentos Italian Gourmet Restaurant and support SOLF?  Jeff Zamri, owner of Sorentos Italian Gourmet Restaurant, 128 Main Street, Marlboro, MA, is an avid lover of the outdoors. Jeff’s love of the outdoors motivated him to make a generous offer to donate to SOLF each time you eat at Sorentos. Click […]

All About Beavers, February 23, 2016

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Mike Callahan of Beaver Solutions, LLC, Southampton, MA ,  discussed  solutions  open to us when beavers begin to affect our property. He discussed the importance of beavers in creating and maintaining wetlands. He indicated that beaver ponds influence water quality by storing water and slowly releasing it. This process allows […]

Bird Walk With Jeff Collins, May 14, 2016, Beals Preserve

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will take part in Mass Audubon’s annual “Bird-a-thon” with a bird walk led by Jeff Collins. The walk will be at Beals Preserve, meeting at 7:00 AM sharp at the triangle area of Main St. (Route 30) and Northborough Rd. for a brief introduction. You […]

SOLF Receives Award From The Southborough Community Fund

The Southborough Community Fund (SCF), Foundation for Metrowest has awarded a generous grant to support an education program in 2016 which will help residents learn about the beneficial environmental impact of beavers and outline strategies for co-existing with the growing beaver population in the area. Please visit our Upcoming Events page for programs funded by […]

2016 Events

The Southborough Community Fund has awarded a generous grant to support an education program which will help residents learn about the beneficial environmental impact of beavers and outline strategies for co-existing with the growing beaver population in the area. Three programs are planned to achieve this goal. February 23, 2016. Mike Callahan of Beaver Solutions, […]

Martha Templeman

The Southborough Open Land Foundation was sorry to learn of the death of Martha Templeman on December 4, 2015. SOLF remembers Mrs.Templeman for her generosity. In 1996, she and her family donated 7.7 acres of land adjacent to Cordaville Rd. Templeman Woods remains a tribute to her desire to help maintain the rural character of […]

Carol Gay Leaves Board After 25 Years of Service

At its 2014 on May 27th annual meeting, SOLF thanked Carol Gay as she stepped down as a trustee of the Southborough Open Land Foundation after serving on the Board of Trustees for 25 years.  During that time she served as the vice-president and the treasurer of SOLF.  She also helped with the fundraising in […]

Future Events

SOLF will be sponsoring more events for the summer and fall. Details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Annual Meeting, May 27, 2015, 7:00PM, Southborough Community House

SOLF held its annual meeting on May 27, 2015, at 7:00PM at the Southborough Community House, 28 Main Street, Southborough.  The speaker was Alexander Dunn from Mass Audubon and Trustees of Reservations discussing “Turkeys in Suburbia and Other Changes in Massachusetts Bird Life.”  In addition, the annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award was presented to Representative […]

2015 Elaine Beals Award Presented to Carolyn Dykema

At its annual meeting on May 27, 2015, the Southborough Open Land Foundation presented the eleventh annual Elaine Beals Conservation Award to Representive  Carolyn Dykema in recognition of her work on behalf of environmental protection.  Ms. Dykema worked as an environmental consultant before becoming involved in local and state politics.  She has served in the […]

Wildlife Survey

In March 2014, SOLF began a wildlife survey of reptiles and amphibians at Beals Preserve. The project was originated and is being directed by SOLF member Lawrence Spezzano of Southborough with the generous assistance of wonderful volunteers from Southborough and other communities! SOLF volunteers are continuing to collect evidence, including bird, mammal, insect and plant […]

Wolverines by Rebecca Watters, April 16, 2015

Southborough native Rebecca Watters, an Algonquin Regional High School graduate,  shared her experiences doing research, both in the United States and Mongolia, on the elusive wolverine.  She was part of a 5 person team on a National Geographic sponsored research project that cross country skied through the remote Darhad region of Mongolia. Her talk explored […]

Wildlife Survey Training Workshop, Monday April 13, 4:00PM

Hello SOLF Wildlife Survey Volunteers! Training Workshop, Monday April 13th at @ 4 PM. The salamanders and frogs are already on the move! We need to get our volunteers trained so you can sign up to fill survey time slots. Training Workshop, Monday April 13th at @ 4 PM, Southborough Library, Meeting Room Lower Level, […]

Problems With Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases, March 24, 7PM

On March 24 at 7 PM at  at the Southborough Public Library, SOLF is sponsoring a program by Sandra Bonzagni entitled Problems With Lyme  and Other Tick-Borne Diseases. Sandra, who has had Lyme disease several times, will have informational materials and answers to questions and concerns about tick borne illnesses.

Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases, March 24, 7:00 PM, Southborough Library

Sandra Bonzagni  shared her experience with tick-borne diseases by telling about the difficulties in  diagnosis and treatment of this disease.  Information was also given about other tick-born infections, such as Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis as well as information about  personal and property protection from ticks. This program was supported by a grant from the Southborough Community […]

Solf Obtains a Southborough Community Fund Grant

  SOLF is pleased to announce that it received a $2500 grant from the Southborough Community Fund. The grant money will be used to continue the wildlife survey begun last year at Beals Preserve and to fund educational programs for the community.  

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