In 1960, after the tragic death of town forest planner, and committee member Carolyn Long, the Appalachian Mountain Club cut a trail which was named for and dedicated in her honor.
The Carolyn Long Trail is a very beautiful and diverse part of the Town Forest. It contains both Conservation and Public Domain land, three current wetland crossings, a foundation, and a wide array of habitat and diverse species. In addition to fabulous stone walls there are many glacial erratics. The Trail eventually crosses Wiggins, and loops around to rejoin Wiggins, thereby making a loop.
The trail entrance is at 255 Pine Street. Several trail maintence projects have been planned for this summer. We hope to see you in the Forest!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Holbrook Town Forest Summer 2009
We want you!
In preparation of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Carolyn Long Trail
the Town Forest Committee has planned the following trail work events:
Saturday July 11 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday July 14 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday July 22 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Sunday July 26 8am - 11:30am
Saturday August 1 9am - noon & 3pm - 6pm
Monday August 10 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Sunday August 23 3pm – 6pm
Saturday August 29 9am - noon & 3pm - 6pm
Meet at the Carolyn Long entrance, 255 Pine Street.
Bring water, bug spray, gloves and tools. Also, we suggest long pants and long sleeves.
We all work at our own pace, enjoy a few hours outdoors, and are contributing to a great cause!
MONTHLY MEETINGS of the Forest Committee:
Conservation Office, Town Hall Wed July 15th & August 19th 7:30 pm
For more information email: forest@holbrookmassachusetts.us, phone: 781-767-4312
Friday, May 15, 2009
a Geocaching we go!
The Holbrook Town Forest Committee has joined the geo-caching craze. At the request of resident Bill Clark, they have planted a cache. Bill, and his son , Chair Pat Greely and her son , planted the cache, which has already had several visitors. Thanks Bill for all your help! This is another way Holbrook residents can enjoy the passive recreation experience of the Town Forest.
Log on to Geocaching.com to get the co-ordinates and begin!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Here is a neat list of local species!
As part of the Massachusetts Assoc. of Conservation Commission's "Biodiversity"days, they have put out a listing of plants and animals found in June! Down load and see what you can find in the Town Forest, or your own backyard!
http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/Biodiversity/pdf/new_naturalists_checklist1.pdf
http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/Biodiversity/pdf/new_naturalists_checklist1.pdf
4th Annual Holbrook Town Forest Day
Saturday, June 6, 2009 @ 2 pm
Rain date June 7th @ 1pm
Come enjoy a community trail walk and celebrate Holbrook’s biodiversity
Meet at Park Drive/ Sodergren-McKay Entrance
(Take Pine Street to Forest Road)
Sponsored by:
Holbrook Town Forest Committee
Friends of the Holbrook Town Forest
Boy Scouts Troop 56
Cub Scouts Pack 56
South School Ecology Club
For information and details email: forest@holbrookmassachusetts.us or leave messages at 781-767-4312
Maps are available at the Conservation Office, Town Hall
Rain date June 7th @ 1pm
Come enjoy a community trail walk and celebrate Holbrook’s biodiversity
Meet at Park Drive/ Sodergren-McKay Entrance
(Take Pine Street to Forest Road)
Sponsored by:
Holbrook Town Forest Committee
Friends of the Holbrook Town Forest
Boy Scouts Troop 56
Cub Scouts Pack 56
South School Ecology Club
For information and details email: forest@holbrookmassachusetts.us or leave messages at 781-767-4312
Maps are available at the Conservation Office, Town Hall
Thank you letter from the Town Forest Committee
The Town Forest Committee would like to acknowledge recent donations of material and labor.
We wish to thank Kevin Costa for his extremely generous donation of green and white paint, and “1x6” wood for signs for the Town Forest; we have enough to keep us busy for quite a while! The Cub Scouts have been doing a wonderful job helping, as well as Boy Scout pack 56 and the Friends of the Forest. Thanks to all for your hard work. We hope to have many of the new signs up soon.
We wish to thank Lee Stewart at Yards of Pleasure for his very generous donation of
twenty-one arborvitae to help define the Forest Boundary at 265 Pine Street (aka “the Caroline Long Entrance”). The plants are just beautiful!
They were planted with the help of Bill Forte, of IB Forte, Inc., who donated his time and equipment, once again, to helping out the community of Holbrook.
Community support and donations such as these make a big difference to the success of local projects in these tough economic times. The Town Forest is a wonderful community resource, and these folks have demonstrated what “community” is all about.
We wish to thank Kevin Costa for his extremely generous donation of green and white paint, and “1x6” wood for signs for the Town Forest; we have enough to keep us busy for quite a while! The Cub Scouts have been doing a wonderful job helping, as well as Boy Scout pack 56 and the Friends of the Forest. Thanks to all for your hard work. We hope to have many of the new signs up soon.
We wish to thank Lee Stewart at Yards of Pleasure for his very generous donation of
twenty-one arborvitae to help define the Forest Boundary at 265 Pine Street (aka “the Caroline Long Entrance”). The plants are just beautiful!
They were planted with the help of Bill Forte, of IB Forte, Inc., who donated his time and equipment, once again, to helping out the community of Holbrook.
Community support and donations such as these make a big difference to the success of local projects in these tough economic times. The Town Forest is a wonderful community resource, and these folks have demonstrated what “community” is all about.
Join the fun! Sat May 9th 9 am
We will meet at the Forest Rd entrance fora clean up on this Saturday , May 9th at 9am.
Wear sturdy boots, long pants and work gloves and bring water. You may also want to bring and bug spray.If possible bring loppers or clippers, or a trash bag. Rain or Shine!
Wear sturdy boots, long pants and work gloves and bring water. You may also want to bring and bug spray.If possible bring loppers or clippers, or a trash bag. Rain or Shine!
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