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RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl. ABOUT | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm, located at 318 Chase Road, has been DNRT's headquarters since 2016. DNRT’s journey to this new home started in 2013 when the 35-acre property and circa 1835 farmhouse was bequeathed to us by the Helfand family, who had owned it since 1912 and wanted to see it preserved for future generations.MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horsebackRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. SLOCUM’S RIVER RESERVE The Slocum’s River Reserve, which protects more than 3,000 feet of frontage along the Slocum’s River, includes mature woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures that slope down to the western bank of the Slocum’s River. The Reserve has 2 miles of walking trails and is jointly owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations andTRAIL GUIDE
Trail Guide. $ 15.00 – $ 18.00. This newly revised 2016 edition of DNRT’s popular trail guide contains information on 37 publicly-accessible properties and 4 great paddle trips in Dartmouth. There are also 23 full-color maps to help you locate the properties and walk the trails. Features town and state lands, as well as allDNRT trails and
FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE Donor : The 43-acre Frank Knowles Reserve was donated by Audrey M. Gillum, Trustee of the Ellen Knowles Jackman Trust. The Little River Reserve includes: a) 41 acres purchased from Elizabeth Ostric, Jane Ostric, James Ostric, and Florence Hopkins; b) 39 acres purchased from Frances Durant; c) 54 acres purchased from Anne E. Dutra and Donald N. Mendes; and d) 17 acres (known as Jonny Point DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Land Acquisition and Protection: Identifying and preserving important wildlife habitats, farmlands, historic sites, wetlands, and open spaces in Dartmouth by purchasing and accepting donations of land and conservation restrictions. Land Management: Protecting our lands through stewardship practices based in science and designed to maintain the working landscape and enhance biodiversity and RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DESCRIPTION. DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”PARSONS RESERVE
Description . The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of theReserve.
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE Donor : Purchased by DNRT Acreage : 60 Location : Allens Neck Road, between Barney’s Joy Rd and Round the Bend Farm | View Google Map Year Acquired : 2017 Access Point : Trailhead starts at the parking lot. Volunteer Steward : Jane Ashley Additional Regulations:. To protect ground nesting birds and other wildlife, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Nohorseback riding.
2020 LONG DAM WALK
BY LEAH HOWARD Cold winds rushed across the water and shocked my exposed skin. I raised my neck warmer, hoping that it would shield my face and save me from the bone-chilling breeze. It barely helped. I looked ahead to the end of the dam and noticed I still had a long dam walk to go before I could find shelter in the trees. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Donor : Purchased by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations Acreage : 283.8 Location : Between Fisher and Slade’s Corner Roads, near Russell’s Mills Village | View Google Map Year Acquired : 2000. Access Point : Parking areas: 1) large lot on Slade’s Corner Road and 2) side of the road at intersection of Woodcock and Fisher Roads. Directions : To parking lot on Slade’s Corner Road: FromPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Donor: Granted to DNRT by Gary and Jo-Ann Bouchard as part of Open Space Residential Design (OSRD) development. Acreage: 11.2 acres. Location: Chase Road | View Google Map. Year Acquired: 2015. Access Point : Parking area and trailhead is located on east side of Chase Road, just south of intersection with Old Westport Road and acrossfrom Gene Street.
SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE Donor : The 43-acre Frank Knowles Reserve was donated by Audrey M. Gillum, Trustee of the Ellen Knowles Jackman Trust. The Little River Reserve includes: a) 41 acres purchased from Elizabeth Ostric, Jane Ostric, James Ostric, and Florence Hopkins; b) 39 acres purchased from Frances Durant; c) 54 acres purchased from Anne E. Dutra and Donald N. Mendes; and d) 17 acres (known as Jonny Point DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Land Acquisition and Protection: Identifying and preserving important wildlife habitats, farmlands, historic sites, wetlands, and open spaces in Dartmouth by purchasing and accepting donations of land and conservation restrictions. Land Management: Protecting our lands through stewardship practices based in science and designed to maintain the working landscape and enhance biodiversity and RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DESCRIPTION. DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”PARSONS RESERVE
Description . The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of theReserve.
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE Donor : Purchased by DNRT Acreage : 60 Location : Allens Neck Road, between Barney’s Joy Rd and Round the Bend Farm | View Google Map Year Acquired : 2017 Access Point : Trailhead starts at the parking lot. Volunteer Steward : Jane Ashley Additional Regulations:. To protect ground nesting birds and other wildlife, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Nohorseback riding.
2020 LONG DAM WALK
BY LEAH HOWARD Cold winds rushed across the water and shocked my exposed skin. I raised my neck warmer, hoping that it would shield my face and save me from the bone-chilling breeze. It barely helped. I looked ahead to the end of the dam and noticed I still had a long dam walk to go before I could find shelter in the trees. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Donor : Purchased by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations Acreage : 283.8 Location : Between Fisher and Slade’s Corner Roads, near Russell’s Mills Village | View Google Map Year Acquired : 2000. Access Point : Parking areas: 1) large lot on Slade’s Corner Road and 2) side of the road at intersection of Woodcock and Fisher Roads. Directions : To parking lot on Slade’s Corner Road: FromPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Donor: Granted to DNRT by Gary and Jo-Ann Bouchard as part of Open Space Residential Design (OSRD) development. Acreage: 11.2 acres. Location: Chase Road | View Google Map. Year Acquired: 2015. Access Point : Parking area and trailhead is located on east side of Chase Road, just south of intersection with Old Westport Road and acrossfrom Gene Street.
SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE Donor : The 43-acre Frank Knowles Reserve was donated by Audrey M. Gillum, Trustee of the Ellen Knowles Jackman Trust. The Little River Reserve includes: a) 41 acres purchased from Elizabeth Ostric, Jane Ostric, James Ostric, and Florence Hopkins; b) 39 acres purchased from Frances Durant; c) 54 acres purchased from Anne E. Dutra and Donald N. Mendes; and d) 17 acres (known as Jonny Point NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Friday, June 25, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 16, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Saturday, August 28, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Saturday, September 18, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Join us at this year’s summer fundraisers!MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horsebackRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved manyLAND CONSERVATION
Donation of a conservation restriction. A conservation restriction (CR), also known as a conservation easement, is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that permanently limits future development of the land in order to protect its conservation values. SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh.Four walking trails provide a pleasantDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Donor: Granted to DNRT by Gary and Jo-Ann Bouchard as part of Open Space Residential Design (OSRD) development. Acreage: 11.2 acres. Location: Chase Road | View Google Map. Year Acquired: 2015. Access Point : Parking area and trailhead is located on east side of Chase Road, just south of intersection with Old Westport Road and acrossfrom Gene Street.
PETER’S CREEK RESERVE Description. The Peter’s Creek Reserve includes salt marsh and small upland islands connected with a walking path. It has approximately 3,800 feet of frontage on Peter’s Creek and the Slocum’s River. The Reserve contains three habitats (salt marsh, small islands and riparian forest) identified by the Commonwealth’s Division of Fish and Game’s State Wildlife Action Plan as being in TERRACORPS MEMBER SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH DNRT Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail: DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE The Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve is part of a 500-acre block of publicly accessible protected land surrounding the headwaters of Dartmouth’s Little River. The Reserve includes 5 parcels acquired by DNRT between 1996 and 2010. DNRT also manages the trails on the adjacent Town-owned McBratney property. Together these propertiesoffer an
DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE The Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve is part of a 500-acre block of publicly accessible protected land surrounding the headwaters of Dartmouth’s Little River. The Reserve includes 5 parcels acquired by DNRT between 1996 and 2010. DNRT also manages the trails on the adjacent Town-owned McBratney property. Together these propertiesoffer an
NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl.MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horsebackRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
LAND CONSERVATION
Land Conservation. DNRT goes to work everyday to preserve and protect Dartmouth’s incredible scenic, historic, agricultural, and natural resources. Our land conservation program focuses on three general techniques to acquire and protect land that has significant conservation value: 1. We work with landowners to acquire – eitherthrough
SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. PETER’S CREEK RESERVE Description. The Peter’s Creek Reserve includes salt marsh and small upland islands connected with a walking path. It has approximately 3,800 feet of frontage on Peter’s Creek and the Slocum’s River. The Reserve contains three habitats (salt marsh, small islands and riparian forest) identified by the Commonwealth’s Division of Fish and Game’s State Wildlife Action Plan as being in TERRACORPS MEMBER SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH DNRT Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail: DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE The Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve is part of a 500-acre block of publicly accessible protected land surrounding the headwaters of Dartmouth’s Little River. The Reserve includes 5 parcels acquired by DNRT between 1996 and 2010. DNRT also manages the trails on the adjacent Town-owned McBratney property. Together these propertiesoffer an
DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE The Frank Knowles-Little River Reserve is part of a 500-acre block of publicly accessible protected land surrounding the headwaters of Dartmouth’s Little River. The Reserve includes 5 parcels acquired by DNRT between 1996 and 2010. DNRT also manages the trails on the adjacent Town-owned McBratney property. Together these propertiesoffer an
NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl.MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horsebackRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
LAND CONSERVATION
Land Conservation. DNRT goes to work everyday to preserve and protect Dartmouth’s incredible scenic, historic, agricultural, and natural resources. Our land conservation program focuses on three general techniques to acquire and protect land that has significant conservation value: 1. We work with landowners to acquire – eitherthrough
SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. PETER’S CREEK RESERVE Description. The Peter’s Creek Reserve includes salt marsh and small upland islands connected with a walking path. It has approximately 3,800 feet of frontage on Peter’s Creek and the Slocum’s River. The Reserve contains three habitats (salt marsh, small islands and riparian forest) identified by the Commonwealth’s Division of Fish and Game’s State Wildlife Action Plan as being in TERRACORPS MEMBER SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH DNRT Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail: DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl. ABOUT | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm, located at 318 Chase Road, has been DNRT's headquarters since 2016. DNRT’s journey to this new home started in 2013 when the 35-acre property and circa 1835 farmhouse was bequeathed to us by the Helfand family, who had owned it since 1912 and wanted to see it preserved for future generations.MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horseback SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.HOWLAND RESERVE
Description. This upland pine and oak forest has a small, lovely trail system winding among the stone walls and woods. Its sparse shrub layer gives visitors extended views through the trees and makes a wonderful all-season birding destination. It also has frontage on Cornell Pond. Two trailheads marked by DNRT signs are located on the east side STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.TRAIL GUIDE
Trail Guide. $ 15.00 – $ 18.00. This newly revised 2016 edition of DNRT’s popular trail guide contains information on 37 publicly-accessible properties and 4 great paddle trips in Dartmouth. There are also 23 full-color maps to help you locate the properties and walk the trails. Features town and state lands, as well as allDNRT trails and
FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE Donor : The 43-acre Frank Knowles Reserve was donated by Audrey M. Gillum, Trustee of the Ellen Knowles Jackman Trust. The Little River Reserve includes: a) 41 acres purchased from Elizabeth Ostric, Jane Ostric, James Ostric, and Florence Hopkins; b) 39 acres purchased from Frances Durant; c) 54 acres purchased from Anne E. Dutra and Donald N. Mendes; and d) 17 acres (known as Jonny Point DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay. OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha familyPARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth coPASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions. SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. Posted in Reserves. NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl. ABOUT | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm, located at 318 Chase Road, has been DNRT's headquarters since 2016. DNRT’s journey to this new home started in 2013 when the 35-acre property and circa 1835 farmhouse was bequeathed to us by the Helfand family, who had owned it since 1912 and wanted to see it preserved for future generations.MEMBERSHIP INFO
If you share our vision of protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature forever, please join us! Your gift will help: Protect more critical land in Dartmouth Manage currently protected land for wildlife, water quality, and other natural resources Provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor recreation—such as walking, jogging, bird watching, dog walking and horseback SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedRIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
DODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.HOWLAND RESERVE
Description. This upland pine and oak forest has a small, lovely trail system winding among the stone walls and woods. Its sparse shrub layer gives visitors extended views through the trees and makes a wonderful all-season birding destination. It also has frontage on Cornell Pond. Two trailheads marked by DNRT signs are located on the east side STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.TRAIL GUIDE
Trail Guide. $ 15.00 – $ 18.00. This newly revised 2016 edition of DNRT’s popular trail guide contains information on 37 publicly-accessible properties and 4 great paddle trips in Dartmouth. There are also 23 full-color maps to help you locate the properties and walk the trails. Features town and state lands, as well as allDNRT trails and
FRANK KNOWLES/LITTLE RIVER RESERVE Donor : The 43-acre Frank Knowles Reserve was donated by Audrey M. Gillum, Trustee of the Ellen Knowles Jackman Trust. The Little River Reserve includes: a) 41 acres purchased from Elizabeth Ostric, Jane Ostric, James Ostric, and Florence Hopkins; b) 39 acres purchased from Frances Durant; c) 54 acres purchased from Anne E. Dutra and Donald N. Mendes; and d) 17 acres (known as Jonny Point DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay.RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
PARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha family DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay.RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
PARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha family DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl. ABOUT | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm, located at 318 Chase Road, has been DNRT's headquarters since 2016. DNRT’s journey to this new home started in 2013 when the 35-acre property and circa 1835 farmhouse was bequeathed to us by the Helfand family, who had owned it since 1912 and wanted to see it preserved for future generations.LAND CONSERVATION
Land Conservation. DNRT goes to work everyday to preserve and protect Dartmouth’s incredible scenic, historic, agricultural, and natural resources. Our land conservation program focuses on three general techniques to acquire and protect land that has significant conservation value: 1. We work with landowners to acquire – eitherthrough
EVENTS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) DNRT Birthday Cookouts. June 25 @ 8:00 am - September 18 @ 5:00 pm. 318 Chase Road. Dartmouth, MA 02747 United States. Friday, June 25, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 16, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Saturday, August 28, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Saturday, September 18, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Join us at this year’s summer fundraisers! Unlike our traditional Barn Bash SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedHOWLAND RESERVE
Description. This upland pine and oak forest has a small, lovely trail system winding among the stone walls and woods. Its sparse shrub layer gives visitors extended views through the trees and makes a wonderful all-season birding destination. It also has frontage on Cornell Pond. Two trailheads marked by DNRT signs are located on the east sideDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of theWYLDE RESERVE
This short and lovely trail leads from Barney’s Joy Road to the back dunes of Demarest Lloyd State Park. The trail passes the southern shore of George’s Pond, where a walker may see Osprey, Great Blue Heron and a variety of waterfowl on the pond. The scrub habitat along the trail provides cover, food and nesting habitat for a variety of SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road. DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay.RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
PARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha family DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST Your Land Trust. DNRT preserves habitat for birds and other wildlife, saves farmland that provides locally grown products, and protects beautiful natural areas for you to enjoy. JOIN US! Take a Hike. With the generous support of members like you, we have helped protect more than 5,000 acres of land and maintain more than 37 miles of hikingtrails.
RESERVES | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Mailing address: PO Box 70567, Dartmouth, MA 02747 Office location: 318 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Phone: (508) 991-2289 E-mail:DIKE CREEK RESERVE
DNRT acquired the Dike Creek Reserve in August 2019 as part of a successful partnership with the Buzzards Bay Coalition that conserved the 128-acre “Apponagansett Bay Farm.”. This 77-acre reserve has 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh, which is fed by Dike Creek, a salt water creek system that flows to Apponagansett Bay.RIDGE HILL RESERVE
Description. In 2004, DNRT purchased several properties that became known as the Ridge Hill Reserve, marking the successful close of a project that involved many groups and donations from more than 300 families. The properties included the 38-acre Jason Phillips Mill Site and the 85-acre Ridge Hill Reserve. In 2006, DNRT added to the RidgeHill
PARSONS RESERVE
Description. The Parsons Reserve is a lovely and ecologically significant property. Destruction Brook meanders through the property on its way to Slocum’s River, the floodplain cutting a wide swath between the towering rock outcroppings that dominate portions of the Reserve. A fecund vernal pool provides habitat for a variety of commonand
OCEAN VIEW FARM RESERVE The southern 60 acres is owned by DNRT and is open to the public and managed for wildlife habitat. Ocean View Farm was in the Motha family for nearly 130 years, starting in 1889, when the first member of the family came to the U.S. from the Azores and acquired 160 acres on Allens Neck Road. It remained actively farmed by the Motha family DESTRUCTION BROOK WOODS Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co2020 LONG DAM WALK
The Long Dam Walk continued through DNRT’s Ridge Hill Reserve (175-acres) following the Red Trail south, passing by my favorite old Eastern Hemlock tree, and along yet another dam. This dam was constructed in the 19 th century to create a mill. The Jason Phillips Mill had a grindstone that was used to sharpen and finish axes. STAR OF THE SEA RESERVE Description. DNRT’s Star of the Sea Reserve was extensively mined for sand and gravel and the old gravel pits, with all the top soil gone and excavated down to the water table in spots, is made up of grey birch, scrubby oaks and bayberry, the insectivorous sundew and cranberry growing in the poor soil conditions.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the NEWS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) January 11, 2021. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2021 and kicked off the year with a Happy Birthday Walk on January 9. The walk took place at the Slocum’s River Reserve, and the adjoining Grosswendt Reserve, DNRT’s first acquired property. The Grosswendt Reserve was donated to DNRT in 1971 by Carl. ABOUT | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm, located at 318 Chase Road, has been DNRT's headquarters since 2016. DNRT’s journey to this new home started in 2013 when the 35-acre property and circa 1835 farmhouse was bequeathed to us by the Helfand family, who had owned it since 1912 and wanted to see it preserved for future generations.LAND CONSERVATION
Land Conservation. DNRT goes to work everyday to preserve and protect Dartmouth’s incredible scenic, historic, agricultural, and natural resources. Our land conservation program focuses on three general techniques to acquire and protect land that has significant conservation value: 1. We work with landowners to acquire – eitherthrough
EVENTS | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) DNRT Birthday Cookouts. June 25 @ 8:00 am - September 18 @ 5:00 pm. 318 Chase Road. Dartmouth, MA 02747 United States. Friday, June 25, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 16, 5:30 – 8:00 PM Saturday, August 28, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Saturday, September 18, 3:30 – 6:00 PM Join us at this year’s summer fundraisers! Unlike our traditional Barn Bash SMITH FARM | DARTMOUTH NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST (DNRT) Description. Smith Farm is a 140-acre protected gem, containing almost all the habitats found in Dartmouth: agricultural farmland, meadows, upland forest, freshwater wetland, wetland forest, ponds, streams and salt marsh. Four walking trails provide a pleasant way to explore Smith Farm’s diverse surroundings. The wetland woods are carpetedHOWLAND RESERVE
Description. This upland pine and oak forest has a small, lovely trail system winding among the stone walls and woods. Its sparse shrub layer gives visitors extended views through the trees and makes a wonderful all-season birding destination. It also has frontage on Cornell Pond. Two trailheads marked by DNRT signs are located on the east sideDODGE RESERVE
Description. The Dodge property is made up of a variety of habitats, from upland oak and laurel forest to the east, to the central cattail marsh and red maple forest in the northwestern section.PASKAMANSETT WOODS
Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015. Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of theWYLDE RESERVE
This short and lovely trail leads from Barney’s Joy Road to the back dunes of Demarest Lloyd State Park. The trail passes the southern shore of George’s Pond, where a walker may see Osprey, Great Blue Heron and a variety of waterfowl on the pond. The scrub habitat along the trail provides cover, food and nesting habitat for a variety of SHINGLE ISLAND RIVER RESERVE Directions. From Rt. 195, go north on Faunce Corner Road. Proceed through stop sign at Old Fall River Road and bear left onto Flag Swamp Road. Reserve is directly north of where Shingle Island River flows under Flag Swamp Road.Skip to content
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