Certified Weed Warrior at Smith Conservation Area, Littleton

Certified Weed Warriors work at a specific SVT property to manually remove invasive plants and then log their hours and their progress in an online system. Volunteers can work independently or with other Weed Warriors at their site.

Responsibilities include:

Be able to accurately identify target species on the property

Properly remove and dispose of or pile target species.

Keep accurate records of your time and the work you do and then enter the information in the online SVT Volunteer Log. The log should be filled out monthly, at a minimum.

Communicate any questions, issues, or concerns to SVT staff.

Participate in periodic reviews with SVT staff to assess progress on assigned property.

While in the field, conduct yourself in a manner that reflects SVT’s values and mission.

Training on plant identification and invasive plant removal techniques will be provided.