Events

Mark Minnucci will lead this lovely walk along Stony Brook. Walk is easy and mostly flat. Birds may be spotted on the brook and in the forest. Park near the Stony Brook Conservation Land sign on Depot St., near the railroad crossing. Mark will meet you there. Questions, email us at info@westfordconservationtrust.org

In celebration of Earth Month, Rich Strazdas will lead a walk at O’Brien Farm on Vose Rd. Land is hilly; a mixture of pasture and forest. Wildlife abounds. Park at the dedicated lot on Vose Rd. Nearest address is 1 Steeplechase Circle. For questions call Rich at: 508-340-8775

In celebration of Earth Month, Len Palmer will lead a walk along an abandoned rail trail over Westford’s iconic Stone Arch Bridge. The bridge was built in 1872 entirely of granite blocks without aid of mortar. It spans Stony Brook, where nice views of waterfowl and a beaver dam are seen. Walk is flat. Meet...

In celebration of Earth Month, Bill Harman will lead a walk to East Boston Camps from its northern entrance near the Stony Brook School. Walk is hilly. Park at the Stony Brook School parking area, where Bill will meet you. There will be nice views of Stony Brook, Burge’s Pond, and forest. Wildlife abounds. For...

Join Westford Conservation Trust birder Lenny Palmer for an early morning ramble at Westford’s birding “hot spot”, Emmet Conservation Land. We will search Nashoba/Kennedy Pond and wetland areas on Town and Mass Audubon conservation lands for returning migrants and nesting resident birds. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes as land can be rocky and hilly...

Explore some newly mapped trails behind Stony Brook Middle School with Trust president Rich Strazdas. We will see unique views of Keyes Brook, walk across Westford’s Little Stone Arch Bridge, and see a large glacial erratic. There will be some steep sections with good footing, so have comfortable footwear for varied terrain. Sociable dogs on...

Join Westford Conservation Trust director Gerry DiBello for a hike through this lovely conservation land adjacent to Greystone Pond. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. Area is mostly flat but uneven. This walk is appropriate for all ages, but area is not suitable for strollers. Sociable dogs on leash welcome. Park at the Rita...

Trail Description: Take an enjoyable fall walk on the Sassafras Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. The trail is a bit rugged and steep in places. Wear sturdy footwear appropriate to the weather. We will stop by the glacial erratics known as “House” and “Barn” during the walk. Bring hiking poles if you...

Join Trust VP Mark Minnucci for a hike around the town's 110 acre Stepinski parcel in Graniteville. With 1.6 miles of shoreline, mixed forest, a town well, and an undeveloped riparian ecosystem, we can enjoy a scenic panorama view of Stony Brook at several locations along the trail. Some steep places require good footwear and/or...

Join Westford Conservation Trust president Rich Strazdas to explore one of Westford’s high points and the quarries dotting this hill. The hike runs Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 to about 10:30, and begins at the end of Allie Lane off route 40. Good walking shoes/hiking boots are recommended for this moderate uphill route. Sociable dogs...

With over 500 acres of protected open space, the Emmet Conservation Land and Mass Audubon’s Nashoba Brook Sanctuary provide miles of trails to enjoy. Join Trust member Gerry DiBello as we explore some of the trails in the winter silent season. We recommend microspikes or equivalent attached to your footwear, depending on conditions. Hiking poles...