Pathways to Protection, Preservation and Permanence PATHWAYS CAMPAIGN
Pathways to Protection, Preservation and Permanence
PATHWAYSCAMPAIGN
D A R T M O U T H N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S T R U S T , I N C . Preserving and protecting Dartmouth’s natural resources for people and nature, forever.
www.dnrt.org
DARTMOUTH IS ASPECIAL PLACE
One of the great qualities of Dartmouth is its success in protecting the
environment, making it a wonderful place to live with forests, open fields,
flowing streams and coastal estuaries. These special places nourish wildlife,
help maintain clean air and water and sustain working farms.
PROTECTED LANDS
OF DARTMOUTH ARE
A TOWN TREASURE.
WE HAVE HELPED PROTECT MORE THAN
5,000 ACRES For the past four decades Dartmouth Natural Resources
Trust (DNRT) has been a leader in preserving and protecting our town’s natural resources. More than 5,000 acres have
been protected from development and 35 miles of trails have been created for walking, exploring, bird watching
and experiencing historic sites. Thousands of citizens of all ages take advantage of these outdoor treasures, enraptured
by fields of daffodils, fascinated by vernal ponds, and stirred by the peacefulness of the saltmarsh.
PATHWAY TO
PRESERVATION
Protecting land isn’t enough. Stewardship is a permanent, year-round commitment undertaken by our staff and volunteers. DNRT will continue to provide and improve public access to natural areas by creating and maintaining trails, parking areas and boardwalks. We will work to upgrade the health of our ecosystems by removing invasive species and restoring degraded wildlife habitats.
PATHWAY TO
PROTECTION
DNRT has identified over 1,000 acres of important land in Dartmouth still needing protection. DNRT will focus on acquiring parcels next to waterways and existing protected land. We will also continue to seek conservation restrictions on natural lands and facilitate agricultural restrictions on farmland.
OUR
PATHWAYS FORWARD:
THE DNRT CENTERAT HELFAND FARM
Design allows forfuture expansion
to the west, if necessary.
Entry will beACCESSIBLE.
HISTORIC HOUSE will be rehabilitated
as office space. Interior walls and architectural
features will be retained.
SOLAR PANELSwill cover
south-facingroof of addition.
WORKROOM will provide
space forvolunteers.
MEETING ROOMcan be set up with
conference table or as a presentation
space for 42.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAND MANAGEMENT
OFFICEMANAGER
RECEPTION
KITCHEN
OUTREACH
SUPPLIES
PATIOwill connect
to meeting room viasliding doors to allow
for larger events.
The DNRT Center at Helfand Farm will serve as a permanent home for DNRT where we can continue to preserve and protect our natural resources and connect people to these resources.
The new DNRT Center includes the restoration and preservation of the 1835 Helfand farmhouse. Connected to the back of the farmhouse, a new energy efficient addition will provide needed working space and a large multi-purpose community meeting room. The restoration and additions have been unanimously endorsed by both the Dartmouth Historical Commission and the Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee.
The DNRT Center will offer significant benefits, both to DNRT and the local community:
• A land management barn for vehicles and equipment
• Efficient work and meeting space for volunteers and DNRT staff
• A large multi-purpose meeting room and patio for community events
• Accessibility for those with disabilities
• A restored and preserved historic farmhouse
• Efficient heating, cooling and mechanical systems
• Photovoltaic solar panels
THE DNRT CENTER AT HELFAND FARM
PATHWAY TO
PERMANENCE
DNRT’S LEGACY OF LAND CONSERVATION
1971
1985
2000
2014
2025
THROUGH 2014
5,000 ACRES
OF PROTECTED LAND
IN 2014 950MEMBERS
150VOLUNTEERS
25,000VISITORS
35 MILESOF TRAILS
54RESERVES
1 8
9 07
325 0
5 0 0 0
65 0 0
ACRES
ACRES
ACRES
ACRES
ACRES
5,000 ACRES
OF PROTECTED LAND
950MEMBERS
150VOLUNTEERS
25,000VISITORS
35 MILESOF TRAILS
54RESERVES
To make a contribution or pledge, please use the enclosed envelope or contact Dexter Mead, Executive Director of DNRT, at 508-991-2289 or [email protected].
DNRT is a 501c(3) organization that gratefully accepts
gifts of cash, securities, stock, real estate and other
forms of tangible assets.
Thank you for your support.
A Pathway to Protection: Protecting more of Dartmouth’s most important land: its coast, woods, fields, estuaries and farms.
A Pathway to Preservation: Expanding our stewardship of our natural resources to benefit both people and nature. Maintaining and adding trails, improving accessibility, protecting wildlife and removing invasive species.
A Pathway to Permanence: Building a dedicated home for an organization devoted to the permanent protection of our natural resources.
OUR PATHWAYS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WILL PROVIDE:
We seek to raise $1.2 million in our Pathways Capital Campaign to provide protection and stewardship of the land and natural areas in Dartmouth. We do not take our future for granted. We seek your help and partnership to support our mission.
PATHWAYS PARTICIPATION
(HOW TO GIVE)
JOIN US ON OUR PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE
OUR VISION:Protection, Preservation, Permanence
for Our Natural Resources
PATHWAYS CAMPAIGN
Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, Inc.404 Elm Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748
www.dnrt.org