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New Dog Rule at DNRT Reserves
As of August 15, 2019, a new dog rule has been added to the list of rules at DNRT’s dog friendly reserves: no more than 3 dogs per adult trail user. DNRT aims to make our reserves a friendly, safe environment for all our trail users. This rule will help with the biggest problem we…
Read MoreSubmit Your Photos for the 2020 DNRT Calendar Photo Contest
We know when you’re out hiking through our DNRT reserves that you probably also snap a few photos. You now have chance to have your beautiful photographs featured in our 2020 calendar! Submit your best shots to us by Friday, August 16 to be considered. Entrants can submit up to 8 photos. Photos must be…
Read MoreHow to Carry Dog Poop Gracefully
BY LEAH HOWARD, DNRT LAND STEWARD Who hates picking up dog poop? I know I do. It’s smelly and gross. Carrying it around on your walk is a pain. Although it is troublesome, I still pick it up because dog poop contains harmful bacteria and nutrients. The bacteria in dog poop can make both you…
Read MoreRussell Family Honored at DNRT’s 48th Annual Meeting
The non-profit Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) honored Angelica Lloyd Russell’s family with the “Bill Pinney Conservation Leadership Award” at its 48th Annual Meeting on May 15 at Friends Academy in Dartmouth. The Pinney award, named in memory of one of the founders of DNRT, was established in 2017 to honor those who have made…
Read MoreDNRT Seeking Renewal of Accreditation
We are pleased to announce we are applying for renewal of accreditation through the national Land Trust Accreditation Program. This program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The accreditation process includes an extensive review of each applicant’s policies and programs by the Land…
Read MoreGroup Walks Empower Women to Explore Nature
by Chloe Shelford, Dartmouth Week On November 11, women (and two dogs) gathered at the Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve, off Potomska Rd., for a 3.4 mile hike defined by companionship and togetherness. Many women feel nervous about hiking alone. The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust wanted to help women overcome their fear and feel safe in…
Read MoreDog Blog #3: What Does Under Control Really Mean?
By LEAH HOWARD, DNRT LAND STEWARD Many dog owners like to walk their dogs on trails where the rule states “Dogs must be under control.” They assume this gives their dogs the freedom to run around off leash and get more exercise. But what does “under control” really mean? A controlled dog will stay by…
Read More2019 Calendar Contest Winners Announced!
We are proud to announce our 2019 calendar contest winners! We received over 200 photos and it sure was difficult to pick! Thank you to all who entered. Start snapping for next year! Buy your 2019 DNRT Calendar Today!
Read MoreNew Bedford High School Students Working with Southcoast Energy Challenge
Challenge through the “Learn and Earn” program to make New Bedford a more sustainable city. For 6 weeks this summer, 14 New Bedford High School students are interning with the Marion Institute’s Southcoast Energy Challenge to: enhance their knowledge on renewable energy and potential career opportunities enlighten their community about this burgeoning industry encourage New…
Read MoreDog Blog # 2: A Message from Leah: Please Help Me by Picking Up Your Dog Poop
BY LEAH HOWARD, DNRT LAND STEWARD The worst thing about walking a dog is picking up its poop and carrying the smelly bag throughout the duration of your walk. Usually it’s the whole walk because, if your dog is like mine, it poops at the beginning of the trail out of sheer excitement of being…
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