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Preserve Steward, Smith Conservation Land, Littleton, Massachusetts
ORGANIZATION: Sudbury Valley Trustees
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Volunteer Position Description
The Preserve Steward will perform general monitoring and basic trail maintenance at SVT's Smith Conservation Land in Littleton.
Responsibilities:- Walk trails and look for and note problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc. (For properties without trails, walk roadside and property perimeter.)
- Inform staff through visitation reports when trail mowing is needed.
- Perform basic trail maintenance such as cutting back brush and tree limbs.
- Look for indications of any informal trails that are developing or in use, and attempt to cover them over so they aren't apparent to new visitors.
- Remove trash and debris from parking area, trails, and roadside.
- Maintain trail signage. (Staff assistance provided as needed.)
- Monitor the condition of the postings in the kiosk and refresh when needed. (Staff assistance provided as needed.)
- Keep map brochures stocked in the kiosk map box.
- Monitor property boundaries annually during spring and fall. Check for encroachments.
- Submit visitation reports on the SVT website’s stewardship volunteer log.
- Communicate with visitors about rules, especially regarding dog walking.
- Assist staff with field work, which may include invasive species control, property surveys, boundary signage, trail maintenance, inventories, etc.
- Observe wildlife and changes in plant communities.
- Document plant and animal sightings.
- Willing to "adopt" the property and gain a thorough knowledge and appreciation of it.
- Able to visit property bi-weekly throughout the year.
- Able to trim vegetation along the trails regularly in the growing season.
- Enjoyment of the outdoors and commitment to conservation.
An individual orientation and training session will be provided to introduce the volunteer to the property and its associated responsibilities.
Variable (2 - 10 hours/month). Can be flexible to your schedule.
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About Sudbury Valley Trustees
Location:
18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, US
Mission Statement
Sudbury Valley Trustees is a regional land trust in Massachusetts that conserves land and protects wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet, and Sudbury river basin for the benefit of present and future generations.
Description
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) is a regional land trust, founded in 1953. SVT is dedicated to conserving land and protecting wildlife habitat in the Concord, Assabet and Sudbury river basin. This is one of the most scenic, culturally rich, and historically significant regions in the United States. Today, approximately 3,100 members support SVT’s work in 36 different towns in the watershed.
SVT is responsible for the protection and care of diverse conservation lands that include wetlands, sensitive habitats, trails and other open spaces including major sanctuaries. SVT reservations are open to the public free of charge, and include trails for walking, bird watching, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
199 Whitcomb AvenueLittleton, MA 01460
(42.522354 ,-71.52961 )
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Variable (2 – 10 hours/month). Can be flexible to your schedule.
- Able to visit property bi-weekly throughout the year. Able to trim vegetation along the trails regularly in the growing season.