Above: A local group of turkeys at Town Center Plaza. Apparently even they need their Dunkin Donuts fix! (photo contributed by SOLF) Welcome to the first post in a new series focused on appreciating nature in Southborough from the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF), a non-profit dedicated to preserving and stewarding natural resources here in town. Let’s talk Read the full article → from SOLF Presents: Turkey Time
Sharing Southborough images (contributed and from social media) of an owl, momentarily stunned during his rescue, a curious bobcat, and some beautiful early fall pics. Read the full article → from Nature in the burbs
The Southborough Stewardship Committee is again encouraging the public to walk the Town Forest Trails. This time, they’re adding a little fun to the walk, especially for kids. Read the full article → from Enjoy Scavenging the Town forest
Feeling a bit cooped up? You can pretend you’re at the Southborough Library, enjoying one of their programs for adults from last fall and winter. Read the full article → from Nature Videos: Pollinators and Gardening
“An estimated 24 Geese and their goslings decided to follow the rules and use the cross walk.” Read the full article → from Photos: Law abiding geese
A reader shared a photo of a “rooster”. I can’t tell if that’s accurate or if it could be a hen. Read the full article → from Missing a Chicken? Bird spotted on the loose
Yesterday, a flock of geese took advantage of the reservoir along Middle Road. Read the full article → from Enjoying the view: Geese on Middle Road
The focus of a news story and videos from three events in the past few months are close enough in nature to prompt a hybrid roundup. Read the full article → from Protecting nature: Pesticide dangers, organic gardening, and supporting pollinators
It’s a great week to meander some of the lovely conservation land at Breakneck Hill. But if you do, please stick walking on the marked trails. Read the full article → from Walk this way at Breakneck Hill (getting ready for grassland nesting)
A reader reached out to ask if I could find out what happened to the baby swans on the Sudbury Reservoir. Read the full article → from Where are the cygnets? Looking for news on Southborough’s swans
I’d love to get your beautiful foliage images, plus pics from Halloween celebrations, trick or treating, leaf jumping, or whatever fun you’re having in Southborough this fall. Read the full article → from Send in your fall shots – foliage, Halloween festivities and more
It’s been too long since I’ve shared news from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire Dept updates: Swan rescues, training, and more
Five cygnets were witnessed out and about in Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Make way for ugly ducklings on Middle Road
Prompted by a reader’s inquiry about the wild turkeys of Main Street, I’ve decided to open the topic up for you to share your opinions or knowledge. Read the full article → from Let’s talk turkey: Share your comments on the wild birds of Main Street (Updated with photos)