SVT's Jane Maloney will cover common invasive plant and insect species in Massachusetts. Attendees will learn what defines a species as “invasive,” how to identify them, and how to manage them in their backyards or wherever they’re stewarding the land. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Middlesex Conservation District, SVT, and SuAsCo CISMA. Registration is...
Join Trust Director Gerry DiBello 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. Sociable...
Springtime at O'Brien Farm Join Gerry DiBello for a walk at the historic O’Brien farmstead on Vose Rd. The trail leads through woods and fields, by a pond and wetlands, where birds abound. O’Brien Farm has been permanently preserved by owner Charlie McColough. The farm has been owned by four generations of the O’Brien...
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This walk will be led by premier birder Len Palmer. The Emmet Land is a conservation area of several hundred acres of woods and streams, and surrounds a large pond. and one of the best birding areas in Westford. The area is hilly and rocky; wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet Len at the parking area...
Westford Conservation Trust President, Rich Strazdas will lead a walk around Greystone Pond and its associated trails. This is a good birding area in the spring. The area is fairly flat, but may be muddy in places. Meet Rich at the parking lot for the Greystone Recreation Area . There is a sign on Russell’s...
Join Bill Harman for a walk to the Stone Arch Bridge, one of the largest and oldest railroad bridges built entirely of huge granite blocks without mortar. The bridge spans Stony Brook and is one of Westford’s most important historic sights. There is a large beaver dam here, and numerous waterfowl. The trail is mostly...
Join Westford Conservation Trust Director Rich Strazdas for a hike on the third highest point in Westford (416 ft). Enjoy a fun hike along the almost mile long trail behind the Day School. Parts of the trail are steep, but footing is good. There are benches along the way. See if you can spot the...
Location: Trailside Way parking area, Westford MA 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 Pond and wetland areas on Town and Audubon conservation lands for returning migrants and nesting resident birds. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes as...
Alan Emmet & family at Mass Audubon's 2016 Emmet Woods trail opening day! Dick Emmet - environmentalist, lawyer & teacher - protected acres of land in Westford through gifts of land to Mass Audubon and via conservation restrictions Join Trust director Gerry DiBello on a walk through Emmet Woods. Park at the Mass Audubon lot...
Take an nice summer walk on the Burn's Hill Loop Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust Director Gerry DiBello. We will walk on varied terrain from hilltops with excellent lookouts to the Vine Brook headwaters and a large marsh area with heron nesting sites. The trail is a bit uneven and hilly in places. Wear...
Location & Parking: Parking at the end of Sawmill Road at the Sassafras Trailhead (near 18 Sawmill Rd if using GPS). Directions: Take North Hill Rd off of Tyngsborough Rd. Turn right onto Hidden Valley Rd. then take left onto Sawmill Rd. Trail Description: Take an enjoyable summer walk on the Sassafras Trail, led by Westford Conservation Trust...
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