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Notes from the Field: Eastern Whip-poor-will
Learn more about whip-poor-wills here! BY LINDA VANDERVEER I often hear from DNRT members about birds, other wildlife, and even plants that were once plentiful and now are seemingly absent…
Bald Eagles on the Rise
BY LINDA VANDERVEER It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…bald eagle? Here at DNRT we have been getting increasing reports of bald eagle sightings around town. Some folks are…
DNRT Launches Planned Giving Campaign
Not surprisingly, many of us feel uncomfortable when talking with others about end-of-life planning. Despite sometimes uneasy feelings, considering how we want our legacy to continue on is a wonderful…
All About Milkweed
August 8, 2022 BY LEAH MCFARLAND There are 72 species of milkweed (Asclepias spp.) native to North America. Here, in New England, we have only 7 species native to our…
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…
Nor’easters and Tree Growth
BY SOPHIA KARR I am sure given the current condition of the roads and the power lines we are all aware of how the recent Nor’easter affected our personal lives.…
Salt Marsh Migration Work
BY LINDA VANDERVEER Being a child of the 1980s, Blondie’s The Tide is High is on a relatively frequent playlist at my house. But these days the tune is in…
Climate Action through Salt Marsh Restoration
by Rishya N. From the MassAudubon Your Great Outdoors Blog When we look to nature, we can find many ways to adapt to and mitigate climate change. Restoring nature so it can perform…
The Hixville Hike – Howland Reserve
BY BRUCE TRABAN On February 13, it was my pleasure to be able to lead a walk talking about the History of Hixville, the Howland Reserve property, and dive into…