Dunstable Rural Land Trust

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Dunstable Rural Land Trust Since 1974 the Dunstable Rural Land Trust has strived to carry out the mission of preserving and protecting the rural character of the Town of Dunstable.

The Dunstable Rural Land Trust (The Trust) (DRLT) was established under Internal Revenue Code of 1986 Section 501(c) (3) as a not for profit organization in August of 1987. The DRLT was the outgrowth of the former Dunstable Civic Associates (DCA) that had been organized in 1974 to purchase land that borders Main and Fletcher Streets, a former mink farm and later a large scale gravel removal operation. The mission of the Dunstable Rural Land Trust is to preserve and protect the rural character of the Town of Dunstable, preserving the Town's open spaces. This includes the purchase of parcels of real estate, the acceptance of real property donations, and the acceptance as holder of conservation restrictions or similar restrictions to protect, in perpetuity, the properties encumbered. As a part of this mission, the Trust has in the past paid and continues to pay a portion of landowners’ costs incurred to protect their properties. The main parcel of the Dunstable Rural Land Trust Wildlife Refuge on Main Street consists of approximately 400 acres. Additions to this parcel include, the Brox parcels, the Gregg parcels and the George and June Tully parcels which added an additional 260 acres. Over the past several years the Trust has acquired by gift or purchase additional properties, bringing the acreage held today to 800+ acres of land, principally within the Town of Dunstable. The Trust holds about 50 acres located in Pepperell and Groton. The DRLT and its predecessor, the Dunstable Civic Associates, have changed and grown through a combination of hard work, dedication, and personal contributions of time and effort from numerous volunteers as well as financial support from the community. The efforts and accomplishments have been made possible by a broad contingent of Dunstable residents as well as donations from individuals in neighboring communities.

It was a beautiful day for the fall fest! Thank you  for supporting the DRLT & continued donations to our non-profit 50...
10/18/2026

It was a beautiful day for the fall fest! Thank you  for supporting the DRLT & continued donations to our non-profit 501(c)3 that allow us to host community events

📸Scott Lewis

10/18/2026
Hot off the press! The 2027 DRLT calendar is available at the following locations: Tully Farms Dairy Store, The Dunstabl...
09/22/2026

Hot off the press! The 2027 DRLT calendar is available at the following locations: Tully Farms Dairy Store, The Dunstable General Store, Blossom Hill, Farm House Cafe, Mirabelle W**e, Spirits & Gifts, Dunstable Library and Wickham & Willoughby. $20 per calendar.
Thank you for supporting the Land Trust.

Produce sale today!Thursday 7/23 3-6pmJoin us for Farm DaySaturday 7/25 1-4pmThank you for supporting DRLT
07/23/2026

Produce sale today!
Thursday 7/23 3-6pm

Join us for Farm Day
Saturday 7/25 1-4pm

Thank you for supporting DRLT

04/26/2026

As temperatures rise, turtles are on the move and often crossing our roads. Please slow down and stay alert while driving. If you safely stop to help an uninjured turtle, move it in the direction it was facing.

If a turtle is injured, contact Dunstable Dispatch at 978-649-7445, or carefully transport it to a wildlife rehabilitator. Place the turtle in a dark, dry box with no food, no water, and no at-home treatment.

For additional help, visit the New England Turtle Rescue League website.

Thank you to all that joined us for our Annual dinner last evening at Sky Meadow Country Club- to the amazing staff, a...
04/23/2026

Thank you to all that joined us for our Annual dinner last evening at Sky Meadow Country Club- to the amazing staff, attendees & volunteers..
Thank you
Bridgette Pontbriand Photography for speaking
Lou DeLoureiro for donating your artwork
Big thanks to Mabel Tully and Melissa at Rose of Sharon Blossom Hill for the beautiful centerpieces

Thank you to those who purchased tickets for the annual dinner this evening! As a reminder, the event starts at 6pm & b...
04/22/2026

Thank you to those who purchased tickets for the annual dinner this evening! As a reminder, the event starts at 6pm & be sure to stop at the raffle table to donate for a chance to win this beautiful artwork of McLoon Barn.
Thank you to local artist Lou DeLoureiro for donating it.

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2 Sky Meadow Dr
Nashua, NH
03062

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