Volunteer Land Stewards
Do you have a favorite special spot in South Hero? Do you want to become more involved with SHLT and the community? Become a Land Steward!
Land Stewards are dedicated community members who help SHLT take care of our trails, gardens, and open spaces. There are many different types of projects, from surveying a trail for downed trees or other issues, to mowing trails, removing invasive species, monitoring for EAB-resistant ash, and more! Land Stewards will receive ongoing support and training by SHLT staff, as well as special opportunities like volunteer appreciation events and special swag.
To become a Land Steward, we ask you attend an orientation, typically held in the spring. From there, you can either:
adopt a specific site. We’ll meet with you there to go over what you’ll be doing and any tools or techniques you’ll need.
or commit to coming to at least 4 SHLT volunteer work parties.
Want to learn more? Email Nora Seymour, Programs Coordinator, at nora@shlt.org !
Volunteer Land Steward Ashley, working with a SHLT intern to plant at the Gleaning Garden
All volunteers must read the Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Safety Document and sign out the Volunteer Waiver Form once per calendar year.
Example Sites / Projects:
Adopt one of our local trails and be a steward on your own schedule, helping to do maintenance and report any trail issues to SHLT.
Take part in restoration projects at the Rec Park or our new trail at Islandacres, improving the health of vital wetland ecosystems.
Maintain our learning garden at Folsom School to care for this well-loved space for so many students and teachers.