Help SOLF in its mission – Volunteer, Steward
Published on June 20, 2023 by Eileen Samberg
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 combine your love of the outdoors with some community service? SOLF’s volunteer program is growing and we are currently planning work days at various Southborough properties over the next few months, usually on Saturday mornings but other days as well. Help with trail maintenance, invasive plant control, sprucing up entrances, and more. Work alongside board members and other volunteers. If so, just fill out volunteer interest form. Our work days will also be announced on our Facebook page.
SOLF proudly owns and cares for 15 properties comprising 190 acres. As you might imagine, making regular visits to all of these woods and fields is not easy – and that’s where you come in! As a steward for one of our properties, you can be our eyes and ears, walking trails if they exist, and making note of any problems in general. For example, a neighbor to Kallander Woods noticed a broken SOLF sign on Valley Road, sent us an email, and met with us as we put up a new sign. Though we would like a commitment of at least 2 to 3 visits annually, communication is key as we also want to foster a better routine to care for and enjoy our neighborhood spaces. Please consider becoming a steward. You can learn about our properties at https://solf.org/property-map/. Please let us know at info@solf.org, indicating if you have a particular property in mind.