A 53-acre woodland along the Ashby town line, donated by longtime Ashburnham resident Helen Kirby. An easy looped trail winds past stone walls, a pond, and streams under white pine and oak, with mountain laurel and low-bush blueberry along the way.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
An easy, looped trail through woodland.
Dogs
North County Land Trust policy across its holdings: dogs must be leashed or under voice control at all times, and owners must remove waste. This is consistent with the townwide leash bylaw.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Worth knowing
- The conservation restriction on this property is held by the City of Fitchburg Water Division, since the land protects tributaries flowing to the Fitchburg Reservoir in Ashby.
Common questions
Where do I park at Kirby Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Kirby Conservation Area?
North County Land Trust policy across its holdings: dogs must be leashed or under voice control at all times, and owners must remove waste. This is consistent with the townwide leash bylaw.
What rules should I know at Kirby Conservation Area?
No motorized vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles, and e-bikes.