Here is the last map we have of the Town Forest. It also maps the trails on the Braintree side, although they have not been marked recently. The map was made by a frequent visitor, using GPS. It shows most of the trails: Wiggins(red squares), Sawyer(white triangles), Long(blue circle) and Estes (orange squares), missing are the the Boundary Trail(orange circles) and the reclaimed Elfin Pond Trail(yellow squares). The Diman trail has not yet been marked, but is shown on the left side of the map, running north to south. The plan is to mark Diman trail with yellow diamonds in the spring. Crews are working on an updated GPS map, which will hopefully include all the trails, and landmarks. Until then, this should keep us on course.

Upcoming events Winter 2008

January 16 7:30 pm Monthly Committee meeting @ Town Hall
February 20 7:30 pm Monthly Committee meeting @ Town Hall

Hikers and nature lovers from one to ninety-nine, if you'd like to get exercise, contribute to the community, help the environment, and meet others who like the outdoors, please attend a meeting or email the forest committee. Volunteers are always needed for light trail work, and input is always welcome.

We hope to see you there!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Holbrook Town Forest Blog! This is a place to learn, share and enjoy the features, events and history of this precious public resource.
The Town Forest is a beautiful part of Holbrook Massachusetts. This undeveloped land is part of Cranberry Brook Watershed Area of Critical Environmental Concern, a major important contributor to the Ricardi Reservoir. It contains large, rare sphagnum quaking bogs surrounded by Atlantic White Cedar Swamps. The 112 acre Town Forest is protected by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program (part of the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife), as it is home to a number of rare and endangered species. The Town Forest is managed by the three member Holbrook Town Forest Committee (forest@holbrookmassachusetts.us), who are appointed by the Selectmen of the Town of Holbrook. In the weeks ahead the Friends of the Holbrook Town Forest hope to post a calendar of natural occurrences, and sitings, photos and events and pertinent links. We hope to see you in the forest!