Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield

06/28/2026

Sheehan dedication attendees.

06/28/2026

On Saturday (June 27th) The NRT dedicated the Richard and Jane Sheehan 23 acre nature preserve. The dedication was well attended. Following the dedication NRT president Tod Snyder led a walk on the new walking trail.
Sriram Marthineni from BSA Troop 17, as his Eagle Scout Rank Service Project, planned the trail and bench construction, under the supervision of leader Matt Griffin. About two dozen scouts put in over 100 hours working on the project.
The land was donated to the NRT by Jane Sheehan in 2023 and is protected in perpetuity. Entrance is on the road leading to the Mansfield Animal Shelter, off 175 Fruit Street.

Pictured: Scout, Sriram Marthineni; NRT President Emeritus, Lou Andrews; NRT President, Tod Snyder; Scout Troop 17 Leader Matt Griffin.

06/18/2026

03/07/2026

JOIN US FOR SOME SERIOUS TRASH TALKING!

Are you confused about what goes in your trash bin and what goes in your recycling bin? If so, you’re not alone!

The NRT is hosting Keep Massachusetts Beautiful’s Talking Trash & Recycling presentation on April 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm to learn ways to reduce the amount of trash you generate, improve your recycling habits, and make simple changes to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. You’ll learn what happens to your trash and recyclables here in Mansfield and get an overview MassDEP’s innovative RecycleSmartMA program. This program is delivered in 45 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Presented by Neil Rhein

Neil, a member of the NRT Board of Directors, is the founder and executive director of Keep Massachusetts Beautiful. Neil organized the first Great Mansfield Cleanup in 2008 and later launched Keep Mansfield Beautiful. In 2014, Neil founded Keep Massachusetts Beautiful to help bring successful litter abatement and beautification programs to towns and cities across Massachusetts. Previously, Neil served on the Mansfield Select Board from 2017 to 2023.

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