Interested in volunteering to help take care of a natural area? Check out Nature Groupie, a website managed by the University of New Hampshire that lists numerous volunteer opportunities throughout New England. 

SVT is one of more than 200 organizations that post volunteer projects and training

As of May 1, 2021, dog walkers visiting the trails of the Desert Natural Area (including SVT's Memorial Forest) will be required to leash their dogs at all times. In addition, visitors and their pets must remain on the trails. 

This new policy is designed both to protect the wildlife and wetlands in

In March, SVT accepted a conservation restriction (CR) on the Libby-Dickson land owned by the Town of Sudbury.

The property spans two parcels, which total around 25 acres and sit adjacent to the King Philips Woods conservation land on Rte. 27. The Town purchased the land using Community Preservation

Thanks to the support of many generous donors, we have reached our fundraising goal for the Chickatawbut Woods project. SVT will now purchase the property to ensure it always remains accessible to the public.

Working with our partners at the City of Framingham, we hope to close on the purchase by

In this short video, Lisa Vernegaard, SVT Executive Director, shares an Earth Day message of thanks and invites all of our members and friends to Stand Up for Nature and celebrate the earth.

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The Storybook Trail at Wolbach Farm now features and then it's spring by Julie Fogliano, with illustrations by Erin E. Stead.

This is a simple tale about a boy (and his dog) who dig, plant seeds, and watch the brown earth for signs of spring. The story gives early readers a chance to try out their

In early April, SVT was delighted to accept a conservation restriction (CR) from Jeffrey and Gretchen Stoddard on their beautiful property in the northern part of Berlin. The CR forever limits the use of these 20 acres of pastureland and woodland to a single-family home and horse facilities.

The

The deadline for SVT to purchase the 19-acre Chickatawbut Woods property in northern Framingham has been exteneded until June 1. But we still need to raise $31,000 for this effort.

Good News: A private foundation along with property neighbors Stuart and Lee Bauer have together agreed to match the

SVT needs more than 24 hours to celebrate the Earth, so we’re planning Earth Day activities throughout the month of April!   

Stand Up for Nature with SVT and join us for a volunteer project or a nature walk.

We've also collected information about Citizen Science Projects, Community Clean-Up Days

Garlic mustard is an invasive biennial that crowds out native plants, both through excessive seed production and by secreting a chemical through its roots that suppresses the growth of other species. 

Garlic mustard blooms from April to June, so now is the time to be on the lookout for this plant in