SOLF 2026 Annual Appeal is Underway
Look for our Annual Appeal in your mailbox!
This year, we remediated the Beals Preserve parking lot to comply with its Conservation Restriction, built a new shed to store the tools that we need to maintain our properties, and brought in a forester, with help from a state grant, to draft a long-term Forestry Plan for Beals Preserve. We kept up regular trail work at Templeman Woods, Clark Grove, and Bigelow, hosted the tenth Art on the Trails, and initiated our successful Connecting With SOLF program to encourage residents to visit many of our properties.
As a private, non-profit land trust, we rely on donations from local residents and grants. We pay for the mowing, shed construction, tools and materials, and parking lot remediation. The regular maintenance is done by volunteers in all kinds of weather on properties all over town. Please consider making a donation this fall to show your commitment to the preservation of Southborough’s natural resources. Click here for how to donate online.
SOLF Mushroom Walk on October 31 cancelled, SOLF Walk Planned
Unfortunately, SOLF is cancelling the Mushroom Walk planned for October 31 at Beals Preserve. Jonathan Kranz, the mushroom expert who was going to lead the walk, advised us to reschedule for next year, remarking there are “slim pickings” as a result of the dry spell the last couple of weeks. In its stead, SOLF is offering a property walk and talk on October 31 from 10am – 12 noon, meeting at the Kiosk. Come and enjoy the fall weather with us.
Shaw’s Give Back Promotion in November 2026
For the month of November, 2026, Shaw’s Grocery will donate $1 to SOLF for every $3 reusable bag sold at its Ashland store.
Bow Hunting Season October 5 – December 31, 2026
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 hunting at these two properties for years. They will not be near any trails on Beals Preserve. Visitors are encouraged to wear some blaze orange. If you have any questions, contact us at info@solf.org.
Be Our Eyes
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 signpost that needs repair. Thank you!
Help SOLF in its mission – Volunteer, Steward
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 proudly owns and cares for 15 properties comprising over 190 acres. Become a volunteer and work alongside board members and other volunteers to help with trail maintenance, invasive plant control, sprucing up entrances, and more. Become a steward for one of our properties, and you can be our eyes, walking trails if they exist, and making note of any problems in general.
Please contact us at info@solf.org if you are interested in joining our volunteer list and/or becoming a steward. Thank you!
SOLF Board Meetings
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 and programs we are planning. Contact us at info@solf.org for more information. Check our calendar for changes.
