Stewardship Project Leaders, Barrington Land Conservation Trust

Stewardship Project Leaders, Barrington Land Conservation Trust

With 67 properties on nearly 250 acres, we never run out of stewardship projects! Throughout the year, we host volunteer workdays which are published on the VCRI, Land and Water Partnership and our BLCT website. We work with high school students, property neighbors, scouts, families and community service volunteers to tackle a range of projects. Past projects include litter cleanup, removal of dumped brush and materials, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance and restoration planting. The Trust has tools, first aid kits, insect repellent and supplies for groups up to a dozen including specialized tools such as pole saws and a weed wrench. If you are reliable, enjoy getting a good workout, working with others and being outdoors this might just be your dream job. You can specialize or be a generalist. You can focus on a particular property or section of the community. You can lead a project each month or several times per year. Projects can suit your schedule – weekdays or weekends, mornings or afternoons. The Trust often assists the Town with volunteer projects. We also participate in the BOW Great Day of Service (Columbus Day) and other environmental and outdoor service days. Training is through doing; our volunteer projects will resume in January. Knowledge of basic first aid and a cell phone for emergencies is strongly recommended. For more information, contact Helen Tjader at hhtjader@cox.net or 245-6209.