Preserve Steward, Walkup and Robinson, Westborough, Massachusetts
ORGANIZATION: Sudbury Valley Trustees
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Volunteer Position Description
The Preserve Steward will perform general monitoring and basic maintenance at SVT's Walkup & Robinson property in Westborough.
- Walk trails and look for and note problems with trail passage, vandalism, illegal uses, etc. (For properties without trails, walk roadside and property perimeter.)
- Remove trash and debris.
- Notify SVT staff of urgent problems and situations.
- Monthly restock map brochures and membership brochures. Maximum of 25 maps/month.
- Monitor kiosk content to ensure it is up to date and in good condition.
- Maintain trail signage. (Staff assistance provided as needed).
- Perform basic trail maintenance such as cutting back brush and tree limbs. Monitor condition of bridges. Clean out and maintain water bars.
- Monitor reservation boundaries annually during spring or fall. Check for encroachments. If time and interest allow, monitoring boundaries more frequently is encouraged. Either once each in spring, summer, and fall OR once in late spring and once in fall.
- Submit visitation reports on the SVT web site’s stewardship volunteer log.
- Assist staff with field work, which may include 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 at least monthly throughout the year.
- Physically able to walk extensively and perform some manual labor.
- 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 (4 - 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
Walkup & Robinson DriveWestborough, MA 01581
(42.279346 ,-71.57997 )
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 – 10 hrs/month. Can be flexible to your schedule.
- Able to visit property at least monthly throughout the year. Physically able to walk extensively and perform some manual labor.