The Sherburne Property was graciously donated to the town of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts by the Sherburne family to preserve and protect over 80 acres of open space for the community. It has been developed into the "Sherburne Nature Center" to teach the public about the natural world by the Tyngsboro Trails Committee, which exists thanks to the hard work and dedication of local volunteers of which I also volunteer. It’s through these grass roots organizations that we all can make a difference and help the natural world in a positive way!

Earth Day 2009 at the Sherburne Nature Center!

General Information 2009-2010 Events!

Sherburne Nature Center activities are open to all who are interested. Unless otherwise noted, all activities will take place at Sherburne Estate and will go rain or shine. In extreme weather conditions, activities will be cancelled. No reservations or fees required. You simply show up.

Want to get involved? We need new members for the Sherburne Estate Committee. We also need help with activities and exhibits. lf you are interested, please call the

Tyngsboro Conservation Dept. at 978-649-2300 ex. 116.

Coburn Road, Tyngsborough

2009-2010 Activities

Sherburne Nature Center

General Information

Sherburne Nature Center trails are open daily, dawn to dusk, for

the residents of Tyngsboro and neighboring towns. Traverse

several woodland streams, go bird-watching, try to catch a

glimpse of a beaver, and observe meadow wildflowers and

butterflies. It’s a great place for outdoor exercise and to enjoy

nature close to home.

Sherburne Nature Center activities are open to all who are

interested. Activities go rain or shine. In extreme weather

conditions, activities are cancelled. No reservations or fees

required. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

We welcome new members to the Sherburne Nature Center

Committee. We need help planning activities and exhibits. High

school students and scouts are welcome. Sherburne Nature

Center Committee meets monthly. The public is welcome to join

the Committee and to share ideas for the Tyngsboro properties

and programs. lf you’re interested, please call the Tyngsboro

Conservation Dept. at 978-649-2300 ex. 116.

Forest Stories Hike

Winter Holiday Crafts

Saturday, December 12, 10am

Come join the Tyngsboro Garden Club and decorate with

greens. Help fill the Sherburne Nature Center window boxes

with seasonal greens and decorative pine cones. Bring your

own basket, wreath wire, or container and you can take home

your own seasonal decoration. Bring garden clippers and work

gloves if you have them.

Winter Snowshoe and Animal Tracking

Saturday, February 6, 10am

If the snow is deeper then 8 inches we will snowshoe. If less,

we’ll hike through the field and forest within the beauty of

winter’s blanket. We will identify different species of birds that

over winter as well as identify many different animal tracks in the

snow. Bring your snowshoes or hiking boots!

Spring Trail Clean-up

Saturday, April 24, 9am

Come one, come all. We need individuals, families, scout

troops, anyone willing to lend a hand with raking, trimming,

picking up debris, to keep the trails in Tyngsboro well

maintained. We’ll start at the Sherburne Nature Center, but we

might go to other spots in town as well. Bring gloves, rakes,

clippers, and trash bags, if you can.

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 25, 1-4pm

Join the family fun at the fourth annual Earth Day Celebration.

Enjoy a wildlife puppet show, play nature games, view exhibits.

Activities will be led by local scouts, naturalists, and volunteers.

Spring Bird Walk

Saturday, May 22, 9am

This is our forth annual bird walk. From Scarlet Tanagers

to Belted Kingfishers, we will marvel at the many different

species that are migrating into our area. We will identify each

species and discuss different habits and bird calls. This is a

leisurely, short walk on easy (possibly wet) terrain. Please

bring binoculars...all levels welcome.

Summer Nature Story Time

Tuesday, June 22, 2 pm

Come listen to wonderful nature stories, then go for a

nature walk, as part of Tyngsboro Public Library's summer

reading program.