Stewardship

Southbury Land Trust has stewardship opportunities for all skills.

Families are welcome to help with our most popular areas. You can pick up any litter you find; note if trail edges need a haircut, or if trees need removal, etc. If you see wildlife (birds, turtles, turkeys, etc.), let us know. You can do this all while hiking the property with your family. It's a great way for everyone to get exercise, fresh air, and give back to the community in a meaningful way.

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Property Monitors

Southbury Land Trust is required to routinely check for instances of illegal activity such as access created through unofficial entrance, fires, dumping, etc. We are also required to check our property lines annually.  

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All Hands Invasives Work Parties.

Bittersweet, Autumn Olive, Mugwort, Porcelain Berry, Privet, Mile-a-Minute, Tree-of-Heaven, and Garlic Mustard.

There is no end the list of invasive plants.

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To keep SLT trails safe and open to the public, as well as to make sure native plants are not overrun and habitat for native wildlife is ruined, SLT holds regular invasive removal work parties. Join us if you can help in this area. Tools are generally loppers and hand snips. More experienced volunteers and stewards use trimmers, brush hogs, etc.

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Stewards are also needed for heavy-duty maintenance. What are your skills? We need stewards who are highly skilled chainsaw operators; skilled trail construction volunteers; and those who can fix fences /or mow using a tractor or brush hog (or are willing to learn). 

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Whatever your skill, if you are interested in stewardship at any level, please contact Stewardship Director Pat Monahan.