Invasive Plant Removal - Millborn Farm

Opportunity Overview:
Millborn Farm hosts historic stone walls that have been grown over with invasive plants, presenting an opportunity to restore these historic features for the site's opening in June of 2026. Volunteers are needed to help restore these historical features and preserve local biodiversity by removing invasive plant species. These species include oriental bittersweet and garlic mustard. We are looking to remove as many intruders as possible along the trails of the 195-acre property and will need the help of motivated volunteers! 

Weekly sessions will be held from March to June 2026, on Saturdays and Thursdays. If interested, volunteers will have the opportunity to lead sessions or conduct removal operations on their own time as well. Come to one session, join us for the season, or anywhere in between! 

Volunteers will receive training on invasive species, Millborn farm site details, and the goals of the project in advance of volunteering. 

Benefits:

• Support local biodiversity and restore historic stone walls
• Meet other volunteers interested in ecology and invasive species removal

Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Volunteers will remove invasive species by hand or with hand tools such as loppers and hand saws. Training will be provided on safe use of tools. 
• Adhere to The Trustees safety protocols
• Sign up for shifts

Qualifications:

• Work will include frequent squatting and holding tools for extended periods of time
• Volunteers should be able to walk over uneven terrain
• Dress in durable clothing with boots sufficient for mud and uneven terrain. 
• Volunteers should bring their own water and snacks if needed
• Volunteers must provide their own transportation to Millborn Farm
• Familiarity with yardwork is preferable but not required
• Please note: A background check is required for this role
• Minimum age: 18 years old

Time Commitment:
We meet late-March through early-June every Saturday and Thursday from 10am-12pm. Join one shift or as many fit your schedule! 
Please note: each shift has a maximum number of 10 volunteer slots

Location:
Volunteers will meet at the front entrance to Millborn Farm at the start of each shift. Millborn Farm is located between Millis and Sherborn at 97 Bullard Street, Sherborn, MA. 

Questions? Contact Lily Pelton at [email protected] or (860)-770-8699

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