Sudbury Valley TrusteesConservation, Collaboration, and Community since 1953
Announcement of AmeriCorps Service Opportunities at SVT
Sudbury Valley Trustees has openings for two service positions with the new AmeriCorps program - Massachusetts Land Initiative for Tomorrow (MassLIFT). These positions are full time and receive a stipend. Participation requires a commitment of 1,700 hours of service from October 6, 2010 until August 31, 2011. One position is for Community Outreach, and the other is for a Land Steward. Both require high levels of responsibility, energy, and initiative. The selected AmeriCorps members will work closely with SVT staff. For complete information download the program and positions description, or contact Nancy Hallen.
AmeriCorps is a federally funded program that supports a broad range of local and national nonprofit groups by engaging thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet critical community needs.
REI grants $10,000 to SVT in support of Conservation Steward Program
The generous award from REI will support SVT's Conservation Steward Program, which provides opportunities to both adult and youth volunteers in land stewardship. Steward volunteers learn new skills, become more engaged in conservation and help SVT to manage our natural areas.
SVT employs hundreds of volunteers each year. Preserve Stewards adopt a reservation near their home or place of employment. They monitor the trails and boundaries and conduct routine maintenance. Steward volunteers may also carry out specialized tasks such as preparing baseline documentation, identifying and mapping invasive plants, assisting with invasive plant removal, and monitoring vernal pools.
The Youth Conservation Steward Program involves youths, aged 11-17 years old, in land conservation activities, providing leadership and skills-building opportunities. Individuals and groups may be from Boy and Girl Scouts, schools, faith organizations and families.
SVT to Compete in Wayland’s Iron Chef Competition
Sunday, September 12, 2010: Sandy Burr Country Club, Wayland: 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Members of the SVT Board and staff will be testing their gastronomic skills and culinary inspiration against other area groups and organizations at Wayland’s Iron Chef Competition, a fundraiser for the Wayland Council on Aging. A timed, outdoor cooking competition will be the evening’s feature event. Judges will include professional chefs as well as entertainment personalities, including Joyce Kulhawik. Popular MC Scott Gaddis will host. Guests will enjoy tastings from area restaurants and caterers. There will be an opportunity to try your luck at Wine Bottle Ring Toss, to browse a classy White Elephant table, or to buy a raffle ticket for the “Lottery Fever” basket of scratch tickets!
Help support Wayland’s Council on Aging, cheer on SVT, and enjoy a festive and savory night on the town.
Tickets are $50 each and are available from the Wayland Council on Aging (508-358-2990) or at the Village Bank.
