News
Introducing DNRT’s New Land Steward!
BY JAMES WARNER Hello I am James Warner! I hope this allows some of you to learn a little about me and how I ended up at Dartmouth. I grew…
Proposed Deer Management Plan
DNRT is considering a Deer Management Program modeled after the ones operated by other land conservation groups in our area. Why we’re considering this: The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and…
Paskamansett + Gidley Woods
Hiking in the wintertime isn’t for everyone. However, our winters are warmer than they used to be and a little bit of cold weather is actually good for you. Despite…
DNRT Membership Dues Increase Notice
Dear Members, It is because of you that DNRT has grown immensely over the course of its 52 years. Each year, I take tremendous joy to report on new properties…
Coexisting with Black Bears
BY LEAH MCFARLAND This Spring Southeastern Massachusetts had a special species roam and swim across the area. I for one was ecstatic when I opened my Instagram feed and saw…
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…