Protecting natural areas and farmland around
the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers
Outdoor Voices Author's Talk
On November 20, SVT will welcome Rosemary Mosco, science writer and naturalist, for a discussion about her newest book, The Birding Dictionary, which celebrates the birding obsession with hilarious definitions and illustrations of terms that birders know and love.
Give Thanks for the Land
On Friday, November 28, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, join Executive Director Davnet Conway for a post-Thanksgiving hike at Hamlen Woods/Mainstone Farm in Wayland. We'll have occasional stops to share poems and other verses of gratitude for the land and nature.
Conservationists Honored at Annual Meeting
During our 2025 Annual Meeting, SVT recognized several area volunteers, public officials, and other conservationists with our Annual Conservation Awards. We also presented the inaugural Trailblazer for Inclusion in the Outdoors Award.
All Persons' Trail: Phase 1 Open!
On Thursday, July 24, state and local officials helped SVT cut the "ribbon" on the Farm Path and Picnic Grove portion of our accessible All Persons' Trail at Wolbach Farm. Phase 1 of the trail is now open for everyone to enjoy!
Latest News
Trails Open at 549 Main Street
Congratulations to the Acton Water District, which has opened public trails at its 549 Main Street land that protects the town water supply, buffers...
District 9 Conserved!
On Monday, October 6, SVT closed on a conservation restriction (CR) that permanently protects the District 9 Schoolhouse Conservation Area in Upton.
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Featured Nature Sightings
Contributed by SVT members and friends, Nature Sightings images show the many species of wildlife that make their homes in the SVT region.
SVT's Impact
- Over 5,000 acres of fields, forests, and farms protected
- Covering 36 communities around the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers
- More than 65 miles of hiking trails in the region
Thank you to the members, supporters, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible.