Unplug and Explore Nourse Farm
Saturday, May 9, 2026
(all activities run 12 to 4 PM UNLESS otherwise noted*)
Nourse Farm’s rolling fields, pick-your-own berry patches, and Hereford cattle offer the Westborough community a place to slow down, spend time outdoors, and reconnect with where their food comes from. As interest in fresh, locally grown food continues to grow, the farm is proud to welcome visitors to experience its fields, animals, harvest, and green space as part of the weeklong Westborough Unplugs celebration, sponsored by Westborough Connects.
Parking: When coming from Route 30, park along the east (left) side of Jasper Street, parallel to the sidewalk. From West Main Street, park in the lot to the right (follow the signs.) During the event, all traffic is one-way from Route 30 to West Main Street. Please take care when parking your vehicle and look out for pedestrians!
Schedule of Events and Activities
Draft Horse Talk (12:15 PM & 2:15 PM): Join Karen Baldwin and her horse Precious (aka “Mama”) for a discussion about draft horses on the west side of the barn.
Experience the Charm Bracelet Trail (1:00PM): Join members of the Westborough Community Land Trust for a short hike on the Charm Bracelet Trail between Nourse Farm and Mill Pond School. Sections of the trail are uneven and steep, so sturdy shoes are recommended.
Cattle Talk (1:15 PM): Join David Nourse behind the farm store, adjacent to the cow pasture, for a short discussion of the farm’s Hereford Beef Cattle herd. At the end of the event, watch Nourse Farm staff herd the cows across Route 30 to return to their pasture.
History Farm Walk (2:30 PM): Learn about the rich heritage and history of Nourse Farm with David Nourse. The walk begins in front of the farm store.
Farm Tour & Tasting (1:45PM): Join Jen Ross and learn about one thing that is growing at the farm, meet Laura, our Baker, and taste something from our farm store. Meet on the side of the Farm Store by the donut machine!
Farm to Table Food Demo with Assunta’s Chef Amanda (3:00PM): Amanda will delight you with a fresh and inspiring way to prepare something from our spring harvest! Meet under the Tent!
All Events & Activities (12-4PM)
Nourse Farm Store: Open for farm store membership signups, baked goods, bread, jams, Mother’s Day Farm Box gifts, and more!
Assunta’s Farm to Table Food Truck: Open and ready to take your order for farm-to-table eats.
Farm Scavenger Hunt - Pick up your cards @ the Nourse Farm Welcome Tent located on Jasper Street at the front of the Farm Store. Many of the answers can be found along the Farm Walking Trail. Bring your answers to the Farm Store for a prize.
Farm Walking Trail: Stroll along our self-guided trail to the top of the hill and enjoy great views of the Farm, its growing crops, and the surrounding countryside.
Tractor Touch: Tractors and farm equipment will be on display adjacent to the Farm Store & the event tent; feel free to touch, climb on, and photograph these modern-day workhorses.
Westborough Gardening Club: Stop by and get your gardening questions answered, have fun with a plant identification activity, and learn about the May 16th Plant Sale Fundraiser !
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Meet John Chenier, Director, Student Recruitment & Community Outreach, and learn about the summer pre-veterinary program opportunities offered to local middle school to college students.
Click with Nature! Nancy Szostak Wright, national award-winning photographer who has lived in Westborough for over 30 years, will be sharing her love of nature during Westborough Unplugs with photography tips, pop-up shop, Info on banning rodenticides that are killing local wildlife, and nature photo giveaway.
Westborough Land Trust Meet members of the Board, and learn about the mission of our local Land Trust and the outdoor walking and hiking trails available in our local community.
Westborough Connects Welcome Table: Meet and chat with members of Westborough Connects! Learn more about their programs and initiatives, pick up Westborough Unplugs-related resources and take the Disconnect to Reconnect Challenge for a chance to win great prizes.
The Turquoise Table: Meet with Realtor and community enthusiast Stephanie Stuchlik to learn about the Turquoise Table movement and how an ordinary turquoise picnic table can help build the kind of community we desire.