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Bee Balm
Wild Bergamot: Monarda fistulosa Plant Characteristics: Duration: perennial Habit: herb Size class: 2-4ft Bloom time: July-September Growing Conditions Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Moisture: Dry to moist Water Use: Medium to low Benefits: Aromatic Attracts pollinators Drawbacks: Powdery mildew can be a problem though this variety is fairly resistant to it in gardens…
Bayberry Willow
Salix myricoides Plant Characteristics: Duration: Perennial Habit: Tree Native Habitat: Stream and lake shores, gravel bars, subalpine conifer forests, alkaline fens, sea cliffs, dry limestone talus, swamps, tidal meadows, sand dunes Bloom time: April-July Benefits: Specific value to native bees
Black Chokeberry
Aronia melanocarpa Plant Characteristics: Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Size class: 6-12 ft Native Habitat (I.e. not planted in a garden): Lowlands, bogs, dunes, bluffs Bloom time: May Growing Conditions Light: Partial Shade Soil: Moisture: Wet Description: Moist, Acidic (pH<6.8) Condition comments: Very flood tolerant Benefits: Intermediate food source for birds Attracts birds Alternative to invasive…
DNRT Protects Key Parcel at Smith Farm
May 20, 2022 – DNRT has preserved a key parcel at the entrance to its Smith Farm Reserve on Smith Neck Road, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. While not apparent to visitors to Smith Farm, this 1.85 acre parcel was privately owned. DNRT had used it for the past 30 years as…
Dartmouth Open Space and Recreation Plan
The Town of Dartmouth is issuing an Open Space and Recreation Plan resident survey. The survey can be accessed here. By answering the following questions, you can help to guide future plans for new and improved open space and recreation projects, properties, and programs in Dartmouth. The data collected here will be used to develop recommendations that…
Dexter Mead to retire from Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, effective this fall
The Board of Directors of the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) announced that after 18 years of service, Dexter Mead will be retiring from his position as Executive Director in the fall of 2022. “I am so grateful to have been able to work with such wonderful people, doing something I care deeply about, in…
Please be a Responsible Dog Owner!
BY LEAH MCFARLAND There has been an increase in irresponsible dog walking on DNRT trails over the last few months, so I thought I would take the time to remind my fellow dog owners and walkers that they are legally responsible for their dog’s behavior and actions while on DNRT reserves. Dogs must be under…
Ledgewood Reserve
Donor : Purchased by DNRT Acreage : 19 acres Location : East of Faunce Corner Road, beyond end of Ledgewood Boulevard Year Acquired : 2020 Description The Macomber property is a 19 acre parcel. All of this Reserve is forested, with nearly 90% being wetlands.
Macomber Reserve
Donor : Charles & Lois Macomber Acreage : 5 acres Location : Tucker Road Year Acquired : 2020 Description The Macomber property is a 5 acre parcel comprised of primarily deciduous forest.