- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Certified Weed Warrior at Smith Conservation Land
ORGANIZATION: Sudbury Valley Trustees
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Certified Weed Warriors work at a specific SVT property to manually remove invasive plants and then log their hours and their progress in an online system. Volunteers can work independently or with other Weed Warriors at their site.
Responsibilities include:
- Be able to accurately identify target species on your property
- Dedicate a minimum of 4 hours per month to working on your assigned property
- Properly remove and dispose of or pile target species
- Keep accurate records and report time spent and work done on the online SVT Volunteer Log-log should be filled out monthly, at minimum
- Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to SVT staff
- Participate in periodic reviews with SVT staff to assess progress on assigned property
- While in the field, conduct yourself in a manner that reflects SVT’s values and mission
Skills needed:
Critical: Standing, squatting, and pulling. Use of manual tools (Weed Wrench, clippers, shovels, picks). Identification of invasive species (with training). Basic technology/Internet literacy.
Desired: Prior invasive identification/removal experience
Training on plant identification and removal techniques will be provided. Staff will also provide training on our online reporting system.
Please visit our website to review the full position description and to submit your application.
https://www.svtweb.org/volunteering
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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
WHEN
WHERE
199 Whitcomb AvenueLittleton, MA 01460
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2024
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month, flexible to your schedule