North County Land Trust manages 15 publicly accessible conservation areas with beautiful walking trails that are open to the public in Fitchburg, Gardner, Ashburnham, Westminster, Lunenburg, Hubbardston, Princeton, and Templeton. The newest conservation area, Monomonac Hill Conservation Area, opened in Winchendon in Summer 2024.
We are a non-profit conservation organization and rely on the time and talents of our volunteer network. Please consider joining with like-minded individuals, organizations, and businesses who support our mission. Get started today!
To volunteer, contact us or fill out our online volunteer form below.
Trail Steward Volunteer
Participate in a trail work-day or join a stewardship team. This could be a Trail Monitor at one of our conservation areas or helping us plow the parking areas at conservation areas. Look for Trail Work Days advertised on our Facebook Page. Learn about Land Stewardship and consider volunteering to steward one of our Conservation Areas.
Join in for Trail Team Thursdays, a bi-weekly volunteer morning held every other Thursday at 9am, locations vary depending on property work needs. Contact Emily at emerlino@northcountylandtrust.org for more information.
Invasive Erasers!
Do invasive plants just grind your gears? They bug us, too. This group meets to help get these nasty invaders out of our native landscapes. This group is dedicated to managing invasive plants on our properties and teaching volunteers how to stay vigilant in the battle against these unwanted plants. The group meets every other Tuesday at 3pm, opposite weeks of our Trail Team Thursdays. This group breaks for winter. Contact Emily at emerlino@northcountylandtrust.org for more information.
Naturalist and Hike Leader
Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world? Consider leading a nature walk on one of our conservation areas.
Office Volunteer
We need help with making calls, mailings, and filing. Computer skills are helpful but not required.
Special Events Volunteer
Help us plan and promote our guided nature walks, Annual Gathering, Volunteer Appreciation Events, Solstice Lantern Walks, and other special events.
Photography
Our constituents love to see pictures from our conservation areas. If you take a beautiful photo on one of our conservation areas, please send it to us.
Plowing
Help with plowing at our conservation areas to keep areas accessible in the winter months. Properties in need this season are in Gardner, Templeton, and Winchendon at Rome, Dwelly Farm, and Monomonac Hill Conservation Areas. Contact Emily at emerlino@northcountylandtrust.org for more information.
Volunteer Ambassador
Help us get the word out about NCLT! We will provide handouts, maps, and information to help you share our mission and recreation and volunteer opportunities at fairs, farmers markets, and other community events in the area.
Volunteer Interest Form
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