Above: SOLF volunteers track and study wildlife at the Beals Preserve. (Photos from SOLF website)
This spring, the Southborough Open Land Foundation is continuing the Wildlife Survey they launched two years ago. They are looking for new volunteers to pitch in.
If you’re curious about what’s involved, they are holding an info session at the Southborough Library Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm.
In the past, SOLF explained its quest to discover which reptiles and amphibians (aka herps) are living in the preserve:
(click to enlarge)There are almost 50 species of turtles, snakes, frogs, toads and salamanders with documented ranges that include Massachusetts and little is known about which are found in Beals Preserve. Many are considered threatened or endangered and Beals Preserve could house critical populations! . . .
This exciting opportunity will both provide valuable insight into how our preserve is being used by local fauna and provide a unique chance to explore nature and its remarkable diversity.
For more information about the event, see the flyer right.
