Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc

06/17/2026

🌊 Join the Duxbury Beach Reservation team!

We’re hiring a part-time Office Manager to help keep our mission moving forward. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting a small, collaborative nonprofit team dedicated to preserving and protecting one of Massachusetts’ most treasured coastal resources.

From bookkeeping and office operations to database management and supporting fundraising efforts, you’ll play a key role in helping DBR preserve, protect, and enjoy Duxbury Beach for generations to come.

📍 Duxbury, MA (Hybrid/In-Office)
⏰ 30 hours/week

Learn more and apply today: https://duxburybeach.bamboohr.com/careers/41

06/12/2026

Reminder! Tomorrow our second invasive plant management volunteer day.

Join DBR Staff to help preserve biodiversity on the beach. June dates will focus on learning to identify and control spotted knapweed. These invasive plants produce thousands of seeds that can impact the growth of native beach plants. Volunteers will be actively removing and cutting so please bring gloves, water, and snacks. Wear long pants, hat, and sunscreen.

Sign up below!

Volunteer experiences that inspire.

06/11/2026

Each summer, our Shorebird Monitors play a vital role in protecting Duxbury Beach’s threatened nesting shorebirds. Throughout the day, they track and collect data on the movements of chicks and adult birds, implement state-required protection measures, and help ensure the safety of nesting areas. Their dedicated monitoring not only supports conservation efforts but also enables us to provide as much recreational beach access as possible while gaining valuable insights into shorebird behavior to guide future management decisions.

Stay up to date using our Duxbury Beach Reservation Season Dashboard: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/6a9bd186cfc642c3b7bd33f15a5c1356

06/10/2026

FYI!

06/09/2026

🐦📡 Four Willets nesting on Duxbury Beach are helping advance shorebird conservation research!
On May 29, DBR staff partnered with Mass Audubon and UMass Amherst researchers to attach satellite tags to four Willets. The data collected will help scientists better understand migration routes, habitat use, and how we can protect shorebirds for generations to come.

By studying a stable species like the Willet, researchers hope to uncover important clues that may help conserve declining species like the Whimbrel.
Stay tuned as we follow their journeys! 🌊

06/08/2026

🌊 World Ocean Day 🌊

Today we celebrate the ocean that shapes, sustains, and inspires Duxbury Beach every day.

From providing critical habitat for shorebirds, horseshoe crabs, and marine life to protecting our coastline and creating unforgettable memories for generations of beachgoers, the ocean is at the heart of everything we do.

World Ocean Day is a reminder that protecting our beaches means protecting the waters that surround them. Through conservation, restoration, research, and responsible recreation, we can all play a role in keeping our oceans healthy for future generations.
Join us in celebrating and protecting the incredible ocean that connects us all. 💙🌎🌊

06/05/2026

The powerful nor’easter that swept through Duxbury Beach on May 30 left a significant impact on both the beach and its wildlife.

Strong winds and storm surge pushed water high onto the beach, reaching the base of the dunes in some areas. As a result, 14 Piping Plover nests were overwashed and lost, and one recently hatched brood is presumed lost due to exposure.

The storm also damaged approximately half a mile of nesting species fencing. Thanks to the dedication of our field staff, repairs were completed over the following days to help ensure continued protection for nesting shorebirds.

These storms are a reminder of the challenges coastal wildlife face and the importance of ongoing conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable species. 🐤

📷: Doug Ross

06/05/2026

Event Tomorrow!

Join Duxbury Beach Reservation for a hands-on volunteer opportunity helping protect and preserve one of our region’s most important coastal ecosystems.

Volunteers will learn how to identify and remove spotted knapweed, an invasive plant that threatens native beach vegetation and wildlife habitat. Every plant removed helps support the health and biodiversity of Duxbury Beach.

🧤 Please bring gloves, water, and snacks
☀️ Wear long pants, a hat, and sunscreen
Whether you’re a longtime beach lover or looking for a meaningful way to give back, we’d love to have you join us!
Register today and help keep Duxbury Beach thriving for future generations. 🌊

Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/join-party?k=cyx03ce75tw6as



05/28/2026

Summer is coming…

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05/22/2026

After an especially brutal winter of storms, wind, and flooding, work has been underway across Duxbury Beach to help protect and preserve this fragile barrier beach. Throughout the winter and early spring, our team coordinated critical restoration and resiliency projects including dune restoration, sand fencing, planting efforts, and erosion mitigation. 🪏

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer, these behind-the-scenes efforts are what help keep Duxbury Beach accessible, resilient, and protected for both wildlife and future generations. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the beach for the 2026 season! 🌊