Go For A Walk

History

The Sherborn Forest & Trail Association founded in March, 1967, is a family-oriented volunteer organization whose objective is to promote enjoyment and appreciation of the considerable natural open spaces and diverse wildlife in the town of Sherborn and surrounding areas. The Association sponsors a variety of outdoor recreational events such as guided walks through public lands, hiking, canoe excursions and a hunter pace. Members are equestrians, hikers, cross-country skiers, birdwatchers, canoers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts.
The Association, which maintains trails and also raises and donates funds to assist in the purchase and maintenance of open spaces, has an ongoing commitment to protecting access to trails and preserving trail connections.

Highlighted Activities

Sherborn Walks - Second Edition

Sherborn Walks 2nd Edition is a much-anticipated book of 25 publicly accessible walks within town, highlighting the town's extensive off-road trails network and natural sights. All book sales profits go to the SFTA to enhance the town's public trails.

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Trail Signs

We are working to develop a consistent sign program across town to help people know what's public, what's private, and how to get where you'd like to go.

You can see the pilot of this in the Bailey reservation where signs have been installed when you're heading off public land, and at strategic locations to help you along.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9:00 am. Walk #9 in Sherborn Walks – the River Walk, part of Rocky Narrows which is the most dramatic public open space in town due to its size and elevation changes. Park on the Farm Road south shoulder, a short distance from the Dover bridge. The River Walk is an appealing and easy walk with wonderful views of the Charles River and meadows views, making for good birding.

Past Events

Forest & Trail Winter Party

GREEN WONDERS

Featured Speaker: Art Schnure

In his talk, “Green Wonders,” Art will share Sherborn trail stories and slides that feature well-loved, or little visited, local locations. Art has led walks in and around Sherborn for many years. He authored the first Sherborn Walks, in 1992, and with two others, co-authored the Sherborn Walks 2nd edition in 2019.

Art furthered his passion for Sherborn’s forests and open spaces with many years’ service on the Conservation Commission, the Planning Board, and other Town committees.