Protecting natural areas and farmland around
the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers
Restoring the Desert Natural Area
Learn About the Burn! In Spring 2025, SVT and the City of Marlborough plan to hold a prescribed burn in the Desert Natural Area. You can learn more about the project at a February 25 info session and by joining a site walk on March 15.
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 supported the Town of Ashland in its purchase of 53 acres that abut the Town Forest/Cowassock Woods Conservation Area. Now, we are working to obtain the CR.
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
SVT is delighted to be one of seven land trusts that have received a $20,000 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. These grants were...
In Spring 2025, SVT and the City of Marlborough plan to hold a prescribed burn over 75 acres of SVT's Memorial Forest and the City's Desert...
SVT and our colleagues in the Metrowest Conservation Alliance have improved our interactive tool that helps conservationists study the undeveloped...
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.