SITES IN NEED 2026 -  WHERE CAN YOU HELP? 

Sherborn Town Improvement Advisory Committee

19-23 Washington Street (Sherborn Town Campus). We are a volunteer group that includes the Town Planner, a member of Historic District Committee, a Building Architect, a Landscape Architect, a member of the Open Space, and Garden Club reps. The Committee is charged with evaluation and providing advice for various town landscaping related projects and works directly with the Town Administrator and the DPW Director. We are specifically interested in evaluation of trees and implementation of necessary tree work located on #19 and 23 Washington Street. In addition, we would want recommendations regarding the small Apple Orchard also located on 23 Washington Street. Contact: DPW Director Sean Killeen email skilleen@sherbornma.org; phone 508-651-7878

Sudbury Valley Trustees -18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury

Land Conservation Non-Profit covering approximately 37 towns. We have an Olmsted Garden and related trails on our Sudbury Property. The trails are overgrown and have several large trees fallen across trails making it hard to move ahead with restoration of the garden / landscaping area. Would you consider reviewing the site to see if you can help us?  Contact Robert May: email: robert.may3@comcast.net; phone 508-517-5814, 

Whitinsville Community Center - 60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA

The Whitinsville Community Center is a local recreational facility in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, serving as a hub for fitness programs, sports, and community events for the surrounding area. The Whitinsville Community Center now stewards the historic grounds of the former Whitin Mansion estate, a site that remains home to a remarkable collection of specimen trees. The landscape features a dedicated Asian garden with truly unique specimens, including a massive 50-inch diameter Katsura, two majestic Ginkgos, and two historic Kwanzan Cherries, alongside various Japanese Maples and native species. Many of these aging giants carry legacy hardware and now require critical maintenance, including structural pruning, updated cable support systems, and hazard mitigation. While the Community Center has been steadily working to maintain the park, current funding is not sufficient to address the entire collection at once. These trees are magnificent examples of horticultural history, and it would be a profound loss to see them fail due to a lack of resources. This Arbor Day presents a perfect opportunity for skilled arborists to volunteer their expertise and help preserve these beautiful specimens for many years to come. Contact: Matt Sabourin email: Matt@foppematreecare.com; phone 774-253-2278

Mass Audubon - 346 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA

Mass Audubon is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the nature of Massachusetts through conservation, education, and advocacy. Founded in 1896, it manages wildlife sanctuaries, conducts environmental research, and offers programs that connect people with the natural world. Its mission focuses on preserving habitats and biodiversity while inspiring people to take action for a sustainable future. We are looking for someone to assess and remove dead wood from two large beech trees over preschool play area. Contact: Simon Camp email: scamp@massaudubon.org; phone 814-720-0431