DNRT Events

Haunted Hike

Haunted Hike

October 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
355 Smith Neck Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

This Halloween hike is geared towards young children ages 5-8. We’ll take a walk through Smith Farm, which will be decorated for Halloween. After a stroll through the property, we will share some not-so-spooky stories with our group around a campfire. We are pleased to welcome Jackson Gillman as our entertainer for the evening. $10…

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Ghost

Little Monsters Hike

October 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
355 Smith Neck Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

Is the Haunted Hike too spooky for your little one? A group of costumed volunteers will lead little ones aged 2-5 through Smith Farm and will provide Halloween themed activities. We encourage you to dress up! $10 per family. Register here!  

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Allen’s Pond at Ocean View Farm Work Party

October 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
92 Allen's Neck Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748

Come help DNRT remove tidal restrictions, like rock and debris, as well as trash from Allen’s pond at Ocean View Farm. We will be working with our longtime partner Mass Audubon! Please bring your waterproof boots and dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register for this…

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Making Musical Connections: Orchestras and Ecosystems

November 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
318 Chase Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747 United States

Balance is a condition in which various elements of a system or whole are in proper proportion or arrangement. Within an ecosystem, balance is key in maintaining a thriving biological community of interacting organisms and a healthy environment. Balance is also a vital component in music. Both musical compositions and the orchestra itself need harmonious…

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Destruction Brook Woods Work Party

November 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
205 Slades Corner Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

Come help DNRT prepare for our 10th Annual Trail Race at Destruction Brook Woods! Please dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register for this event.

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10th Annual Trail Race – 2024

November 16 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
205 Slades Corner Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

Sponsored by: Ready for a fun challenge? Destruction Brook Woods offers wide trails and spectacular scenery along with providing a fun and challenging course that is 100% trail race.  Enjoy beautiful autumn views of Dartmouth at DNRT’s 10th Annual Trail Race.  This unique 3.1 mile course will ramble through one of DNRT’s most popular properties, Destruction Brook…

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Dike Creek

Silent Auction Winner Work Party

November 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come help DNRT work on invasive plant removal, brush clearing and more, at our silent auction winner’s property! Please dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register for this event. Email linda@dnrt.org for location.

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Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve

December 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
653 Potomska Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02748 United States

Come help DNRT clear vegetation around the Durant foundation and remove invasive plants at Frank Knowles – Little River! Please dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register for this event.

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Flag Swamp Bog

Flag Swamp Bog Work Party

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come help DNRT maintain a trail, remove invasive plants and thin a thicket at Flag Swamp! Please dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register for this event. Meeting place to be announced. This reserve is not yet open to the public.

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Helfand Farm Work Party

Helfand Farm Work Party

December 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
318 Chase Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747 United States

Come help DNRT celebrate the last work party of the year by working at Helfand Farm! We will be burning brush, removing invasive plants and doing some winter preparation. Afterwards we will have lunch for everyone in attendance. Please dress appropriately for working outside. Tools, snacks, and coffee will be available. No need to pre-register…

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