We are a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting and conserving the natural, scenic, and historic resources of Willard Brook State Forest in north central Massachusetts.

NEWS AND NOTICES!!       

Saturday, August 14, 11:00. Aquatic Plants. Suzanna Black frankly admits to limited knowledge of aquatic plants but would like to learn more about

them. Come join her and other FOWB members in pursuit of this. Suzanna will bring field guides and enthusiasm. Come prepared to get wet feet and

have a good time. Meet at the Damon Pond parking lot at Willard Brook State Forest. Call Suzanna at 978-448-5301 with questions. 

Townsend Times Article on Tom French presentation

Pictures Of The New YURT!!

Mass Wildlife Articles Of Interest

Pictures Of Our Annual Meeting and Tom French

Mass. Friends Newsletter                                       

The Friends of Willard Brook is a non-profit organization formed in 2004.  Our purpose, as excerpted from our bylaws, is:

  • to promote and conserve the natural, scenic and historic resources of the Willard Brook State Forest and its Satellite Areas
  • to foster the use and enjoyment of Willard Brook State Forest and its Satellite Areas by the public in a manner consonant with the protection and preservation of the environment
  • to engage in such educational, scientific and charitable activities as will assist the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the operation of Willard Brook State Forest and its Satellite Areas
  • to assist and work in cooperation with the Forest Supervisor in general support and enrichment of Willard Brook State Forest and its Satellite Areas

We hold regular monthly meetings which are open to all members.  If you are interested in learning more, please send us an email .