The first instance of West Nile virus was discovered in mosquitoes in Boston last week. Whether it moves our way remains to be seen, but if it does the first to know about it will be the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Read the full article → from West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?
Every year I’m amazed and enchanted by the mushrooms that sprout up in our yard. Last week my daughter and I went on a mushroom hunt, camera in hand. Here is the result. Read the full article → from Photos: More of the fungus among us
Compared to black bears, fox are a relatively common sight in Southborough, but still not an animal you encounter every day. Read the full article → from Wildlife sightings: Fox and one cheeky squirrel
It’s the time of year when Southborough is awash in pink. Everywhere you go in town, flowering trees are in bloom. It’s glorious. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough in bloom
It’s a lovely day here in Southborough. The weekend isn’t looking as nice, so here’s hoping you get to enjoy it while it lasts. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Spring is springing
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. Mother Nature proved she’s not above a good laugh every now and again, as those of us in Southborough woke up to several inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. Read the full article → from Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Southborough resident Frederica Gillespie says it’s not a pretty sight. Visit the roadways that border vernal pools in Southborough this time of year and what you’ll see is carnage – the remnats of frogs and salamanders crushed by passing cars. Read the full article → from Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
The snow has caused us plenty of grief this winter, but yesterday morning I was reminded of just how beautiful it can be. Read the full article → from Photos: Sometimes it’s lovely
Several residents — myself included — had the thrill of spying a pair of coyotes frolicking on the ice off White Bagley Road on Sunday morning. Read the full article → from Photos: At least the coyotes like all this snow
My birdfeeders have been hubs of activity this past week. At one point today I counted eight blue jays all vying for a spot. Much squabbling ensued. Read the full article → from Photos: Busy birdfeeders
Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
There’s not an awful lot that’s in bloom around town these days, but My Southborough reader George found something that is, and he sent in a lovely photo. Read the full article → from Photo quiz: Name that flower
The Southborough Open Land Foundation and the Southborough Gardeners are co-sponsoring a lecture this weekend with renowned nature author Peter Allen on invasive plants in our area. Read the full article → from Learn about invasive plants in Southborough on Sunday
My Southborough reader Pat Quill was walking her dog this morning when she came across a most unusual sight. Read the full article → from PHOTO: Fox in a tight spot