Recreation in Southborough

Did you know Southborough is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants? Me neither. Learn how to identify edible plants in our area – plus how to prepare them – on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday sponsored by the Southborough Open Land Foundation. Read the full article → from Learn about edible plants on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday

One of the things I love about wandering the trails of the Southborough Open Land Foundation’s Beals Preserve are the glimpses you get into Southborough’s past. From the pond where families harvested ice in the wintertime, to the pastures where cattle grazed, to what’s left of an old riding ring. Read the full article → from SOLF presents walking history tour of Beals Preserve on Sunday

Sudbury Valley Trustees in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Recreation recently constructed a new trail over Walnut Hill in the northwest corner of Southborough, and on Saturday they’ll hold a grand opening celebration. Read the full article → from Sudbury Valley Trustees opens new trail in Southborough on Saturday

Bird lovers take note. The Southborough Open Land Foundation has invited Jeff Collins of Massachusetts Audubon to lead an early-morning bird walk on Saturday. Read the full article → from SOLF hosts bird walk at the Beals Preserve on Saturday

Southborough’s youth baseball and softball season kicks off on Sunday with an Opening Day celebration. There will be a parade of players, along with amusements, games, a silent auction, and food. Read the full article → from Join Southborough’s Opening Day celebration on Sunday

It’s time for baseball season, and to kick it off right, the Algonguin varsity baseball team and coaching staff will hold a youth clinic on Saturday, April 14. The clinic is open to kids ages 6 through 12, and features basic instruction in fielding, pitching, hitting, and game situations. Read the full article → from Algonquin baseball to offer youth clinic – Saturday, April 14

It may not be 80 degrees outside anymore, but summer is still on the horizon, and now is the time to start thinking about camp for your kids. Over the next few days I’ll share information on camp options here in Southborough for kids of all ages. First up, the Sizzling Summer Scene program offered by Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Summertime fun: Youth and Family Services’ Sizzling Summer Scene

The Recreation Department is hosting an afternoon of family fun at the new South Union Playground on Saturday. The kids can play – or watch a magic show and juggling performance – while you score some deals on recreation programs. Read the full article → from Reminder: Family fun with the Recreation Department on Saturday

Mark your calendar for an afternoon of family fun – and special savings – thanks to the Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Save the date: Family fun with the Recreation Department – March 31

Southborough’s Sweet Pea Yoga is offering a new yoga class just for kids starting tomorrow. There are only a couple of spots left, so if you’re interested, you better sign up quick. Read the full article → from Kids yoga class starts tomorrow

It’t not too late to sign up for the Algonquin Junior T-Hawks Youth Wrestling clinic that starts tomorrow and runs through April 12. Boys and girls in grades 4 through 8 are invited to join. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Interested in youth wrestling? Spring clinic starts on Tuesday

Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson said in a comment on the blog last week that the outdoor rink at Woodward probably will not open this year thanks to a combination of uncooperative weather and overeager adults. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s rink open for ice skating this week

Here’s something for the little scientists in the family, courtesy of the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from February vacation fun: Make and take it home science projects