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 dexter@dnrt.org.

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