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Rocky Narrows

Sherborn MA Trails The “Gates of the Charles.” In 1897, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., acting as an acquisition agent for Augustus Hemenway, deeded to The Trustees 21 acres on the Charles River known as Rocky Narrows, the “Gates of the Charles.” It became The Trustees’ first reservation, populated with a mixed forest of hardwoods andContinue reading “Rocky Narrows”

Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods

Sudbury Valley Trustees Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods is a 660-acre parcel of open space located in Ashland and Framingham. This area has a natural wealth of granite outcroppings, upland and lowland swamp, vernal pools, mixed hardwood forest and several open pit quarries. The Ashland Town Forest is managed by the Town Forest CommitteeContinue reading “Ashland Town Forest & Cowassock Woods”

Cedariver Trail

Millis MA The Trustees of Reservation Explore this former riverside farm along the carriage road loop or enjoy a leisurely paddle on the Charles. Cedariver boasts beautiful frontage along the Charles River, and serves as a prime spot for paddlers to land their boats and take a hike. Situated within a river environment serving bothContinue reading “Cedariver Trail”

Idylbrook Conservation Land Loop

Medway Massachusetts Discover this 1.6-mile loop trail near Medway, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, trail running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautifulContinue reading “Idylbrook Conservation Land Loop”

Wenakeaning Woods

Holliston, MA Upper Charles Conservation Land Trust Try this 1.6-mile loop trail near Holliston, Massachusetts. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, trail running, and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but mustContinue reading “Wenakeaning Woods”

Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive biennial weed. This article displays images to assist with identification and provides recommendations for control, including a management calendar and treatment and timing table. Background Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an herbaceous member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) brought over by early European colonizers. First documented in NewContinue reading “Garlic Mustard”

Oriental Bittersweet

Background Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) was introduced to the United States in the 1860s from east Asia. This woody, deciduous, perennial vine has since naturalized and become an extremely aggressive and damaging invader of natural areas. Oriental bittersweet chokes out desirable native plants by smothering them with its dense foliage and strangling stems and trunks.Continue reading “Oriental Bittersweet”

Autumn Olive

Autumn olive trees were planted for soil erosion. But its prolific fruit and seeds have disrupted native ecosystems. Scientific Name: Elaeagnus umbellata Introduction: Brought to U.S. from Asia in 1800s, planted widely in 1950s for erosion control. Identification: Grayish green leaves with silvery scales bottom side, gives off shimmery look. Stems are speckled, often withContinue reading “Autumn Olive”