Volunteer Trail Steward Program

At RRCT, volunteers make the world go ’round. The volunteer Trail Steward Program is designed to help RRCT staff by assigning reliable volunteers to specific RRCT properties and empowering them to conduct basic trail maintenance, monitoring, and create relationships with other preserve users. This program is a great fit for those looking for an independent (yet collaborative) experience at a particular preserve, and for those who regularly have time to help make our conserved lands shine.

Roles & Responsibilities

To find out more about this program and whether you might be a good fit, read through the program guide. Downloadable PDF guide.

Interested in learning more about joining the program? Send an email to Steward@RRCT.org

Reporting Form

Trail Stewards submit a Preserve Visit form after each visit to record a summary of their observations and time spent.

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When trail stewards come across a blowdown, a wet area, litter, or other trail issues, they submit a Maintenance Needs report. RRCT's Stewardship Director reviews and follows up on these reports.

Trail Steward Roster

RRCT Stewardship Director (full-time staff) – Hanae Garrison
‍Volunteer Trail Steward Program Chair (volunteer committee member) – Ellen T.
‍Bayview Marsh — Ellen T.
‍Talking Brook Public Land– The Bs (Dan, Jonathan, & Charles); Rob J.; Jeanee D., Megan K, Nate R.
‍Dunn’s Depot Trail – Will & Andrew H., Steven P.
‍Elmwood Trails – Scott E., Mary Ann H., Corie W.
‍Fern Hollow Preserve – Lora P.
‍Granite Falls Preserve – Katryn G.
‍Intervale Preserve – Doug S., Paul G., Kaitlin S.
‍Knight’s Pond Preserve (FAA+) – Bob A., Margaret A., Jo D. S.
‍Littlejohn Island Preserve – Bill D, Tom D., Bob D., Stefani H., Tom M., Roseann M.
‍Mèmak Preserve – Peter B., Ann BR.
‍Old Harris Rd Preserve – Anne W.
‍Pisgah Hill North Preserve – Stephanie J & Sam J.
Pisgah Hill South Preserve – Ann BR., John B., Terry D.
‍Runaround Pond & Chesley Meadows – Mike F.
‍Thayer Brook Preserve – Steve M., Derek S., and Patrick M.