Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust - DNRT

Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust - DNRT Our Mission: To preserve and protect Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature, forever.

DNRT is a non-profit conservation organization that was formed in 1971. Since our inception, we have protected over 5,500 acres of land, opened 19 Reserves to the public, and created over 40 miles of trails.

06/24/2026

Did you know there's a bird that nests underground?

06/22/2026

Happy National Pollinator Month to one of the refuge's favorite pollinators! We love to see monarch butterflies here in our native butterfly garden.

Did you know monarchs can actually be toxic to their predators? They get their toxin from feeding on milkweed!

Photo credit: USFWS

Happy Summer and Happy Father's Day!
06/21/2026

Happy Summer and Happy Father's Day!

See you tomorrow at River Day! Come visit us at the DNRT table!
06/19/2026

See you tomorrow at River Day! Come visit us at the DNRT table!

Due to high winds tonight, we are rescheduling our bonfire. See you next month!
06/18/2026

Due to high winds tonight, we are rescheduling our bonfire. See you next month!

We have received a report of bear cubs at Frank Knowles /Little River Reserve - DNRT. Please be cautious when hiking and...
06/17/2026

We have received a report of bear cubs at Frank Knowles /Little River Reserve - DNRT. Please be cautious when hiking and keep dogs on leash!

We are happy to have protected this property in collaboration with the Buzzards Bay Coalition!
06/17/2026

We are happy to have protected this property in collaboration with the Buzzards Bay Coalition!

The Select Board unanimously approved a conservation restriction for a plot of land on Little River Road. A conservation restriction protects the land by permanently banning development for both current and future owners. The 23-acre plot of land is owned by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, who is workin...

Unfortunately due to wet and windy weather forecast, we have to cancel Thursday’s (Almost) Solstice Bonfire. We will wor...
06/16/2026

Unfortunately due to wet and windy weather forecast, we have to cancel Thursday’s (Almost) Solstice Bonfire. We will work on rescheduling but ticket holders can call or email DNRT for a refund.

We had a great time at our Forest Bathing Walk on Saturday! Diane Pienta led a small group on a very intentional and gro...
06/15/2026

We had a great time at our Forest Bathing Walk on Saturday! Diane Pienta led a small group on a very intentional and grounding walk through nature. Thank you for a refreshing and beautiful hike!

06/10/2026

If you see a bird spread out on the ground, it may just be sunning ☀️😎

Address

318 Chase Road
Dartmouth, MA
02747

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(508) 991-2289

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