Healthy Land - Strong Communities
Protecting natural areas and farmland around
the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers
Best of Nature Sightings
From the hundreds of fantastic images we received from members and friends in 2024, we have selected a few of our favorites that we think are worth a second look.
Cocktails & Constellations
You're invited! Make plans to join us for SVT's 2025 Annual Benefit, "Cocktails & Constellations," on March 1. We'll enjoy dinner, dancing, a great program, and more.
SVT's New Executive Director
Davnet Conway, an experienced conservationist and nonprofit leader, will officially join SVT on March 1.
Help Expand Ashland's Town Forest
SVT and the Town of Ashland are collaborating to conserve a 52-acre property that abuts the Town Forest/Cowassock Woods Conservation Area.
Conserving a Westborough Property
SVT and the Town of Westborough are conserving 34 acres of open meadow, forest, and wetlands that protect water resources and provide recreational opportunities.
Your Thoughts, Our Future
SVT needs your input! Please take our online survey to tell us how you like to be involved with SVT. The survey will close at the end of January.
Latest News
Just because it's winter doesn't mean we can't fight invasives!
As long as the ground is not frozen, you can remove invasive plants simply by pulling...
SVT has an opening for a Stewardship Field Assistant to assist with invasive plant control projects and property maintenance at SVT properties. This...
The conservation community in Massachusetts got a big boost during 2024, when the Massachusetts Land Court sided with SVT in a dispute with the...
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.