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Announcing a Partnership with John Wheeler – Team ROSO | RE/MAX Vantage
We are so excited to partner with local realtor and DNRT supporter John Wheeler! John will be making a donation to DNRT with each sale he makes. Each new homeowner will be gifted a DNRT membership with the purchase of their home. What a way to be welcomed into the neighborhood! Not only is John…
Read MoreKicking off DNRT’s 50th year!
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…
Read MoreMigratory Game Bird Hunting Season Info
Hunting along the coast and rivers will happen until February 8th. During the month of January and February coastal waterfowl hunting will be occurring. You might see some folks hunting on property that abuts DNRT’s. (At Slocum’s River Reserve, for instance, the big field that goes down to the river has a trail easement on…
Read MoreDNRT Trail Race Winners Announced!
The winners who will take home the coveted Triple Beanie: (M) Keith Nadeau (F) Erin Carr Congratulations!!!! Triple Beanie Runner-ups 2nd Place (M) Steve Brightman (F) Megan Skoczylas 3rd Place (M) Steven Bernardo (F) Kate McGowan Single Course Winners Destruction Brook Woods (M) Stuart MacGregor (F) Nora Blodgett Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve (M) Doug Roscoe (F) Jennifer…
Read MoreImportant News for Paskamansett Woods Trail Users!
Attention Paskamansett Woods and Gidley Woods Hikers! Active logging will begin in Gidley Woods on Monday, November 16. The north section of the GREEN TRAIL will be closed Mondays-Fridays. Dogs MUST be leashed once you get to the bridge (east side). For your safety PLEASE stay out of roped off areas and use caution…
Read More2020 Greeting Card Contest Winners
We are pleased to announce this year’s greeting card contest winners! We had dozens of submissions and, as usual, it was difficult to choose! Buy your cards here!
Read MoreTerraCorps at DNRT
BY BRUCE TRABAN TerraCorps is a leadership development and capacity-building organization that works at the intersection of land conservation, food systems reform, and environmental justice to create a future where land is the foundation of health and well-being for ALL people in EVERY community. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to spend my…
Read MoreBest Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking
There is nothing quite like a peaceful hike. Not only are hikes a great way to get some exercise, but they allow you to explore the great outdoors and find some peace and tranquility at the same time. Some avid hikers have their favorite trails that they hike over and over again while some casual…
Read MoreHiking 101 (During COVID-19)
Now, more than ever, we need nature. Spending time outdoors can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase positive feelings. Physically, blood pressure can drop, as well as heart rate, and muscle tension. During trying times, nature can help to ground us and make us feel more at peace. For many, nature is already…
Read MoreChildren’s Nature Activities
Have you been spending more time with your kids outdoors? Perhaps you’re looking for something new and fun you can do when you head outside. Here are some great activities you can do at a DNRT Reserve or even in your own backyard! Nature Scavenger Hunt – This is a fun an easy game. We…
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