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Preserve Steward, Gray Conservation Land, Sudbury
ORGANIZATION: Sudbury Valley Trustees
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The Preserve Steward will perform general monitoring and basic trail maintenance at SVT's Gray Conservation Land in Sudbury.
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.)
- Perform basic trail maintenance such as cutting back brush and tree limbs.
- Remove trash and debris.
- Notify SVT personnel of urgent problems and situations.
- Maintain entrance kiosk postings and refill map brochure box.
- Maintain trail signage (staff assistance provided as needed).
- Monitor property boundaries annually during spring or fall. Check for encroachments and submit annual inspection report via SVT website’s stewardship volunteer log. 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 website’s stewardship volunteer log at least twice per month.
- Help to empty dog waste station.
- 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 twice a month.
- 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.
Time commitment (hours, dates, duration):3 - 10 hours/month. Timing is 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
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WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
hudson rdSudbury, MA 01776
(42.38466 ,-71.41806 )
DATE POSTED
May 20, 2025
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
- 3 – 10 hours/month. Timing is flexible to your schedule.