Are you familiar with the Town Forest or explored the habitats within it? The Southborough Town Forest, approximately 54.50 acres, is adjacent to the Sudbury Valley Trustees' Turenne Wildlife Habitat. The Town Forest offers a network of trails including the historic Bay Path trail that connects Walnut Drive to Woodland Road. There is a pond with a wooden bench overlooking the water. A perfect spot to pause and observe wood ducks, listen to a frog symphony, or view other wildlife depending on the time of year. The forest is relatively young, consisting of oak, hickory, American chestnut, black/gray/white birch, and white pine. The Town Forest is a great location for walking, trail running, dog walking, and snowshoeing. You may see turkeys, hawks, wood ducks, deer, and various species of birds while you enjoy these trails.
The Southborough Stewardship Committee also has fun activities that you can do at the Town Forest or within your backyard such as:
There are also plenty of fact sheets on animals commonly seen within Southborough and the Town Forest and can be found at the bottom of the page after clicking here. The link will also have information on parking. Trails are unpaved and through woods and/or uneven surfaces so please be cognizant of weather and muddy areas. Please stay on trails and enjoy time with nature with a peaceful stroll through the Town Forest with or without friends and family this holiday season!
If bringing a dog with you, please remember to 'Scoop the Poop' as there is no poop fairy! Please bring bagged poop out with you and dispose of properly in a trash receptacle.
