Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Gains Another Nature Reserve

The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is adding to its long list of nature reserves with the acquisition of a 43-acre cranberry bog on Flag Swamp Road in North Dartmouth.

The announcement earlier this fall was of great interest to me because at one time, the bogs were owned and operated by my grandfather, James W. Phillips.

The bog was sold in the 1980s, then resold again before being acquired by DNRT about a year ago.

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Kendra Parker, the Trust's Development and Outreach Specialist, joined Townsquare Sunday to reveal more about the new project.

"DNRT owns a variety of properties, but we've never had a cranberry bog before," Parker said. "The bog is overgrown and there is some cleanup work to be done, but we are hoping to have the property open to the public by the fall of 2025."

Parker said the 43-acre site is an important habitat for birds, deer and other types of wildlife.

"We will have a trail system through the bog area, plus a short woodland trail," she said. "We're really excited to offer this space in North Dartmouth to the public. There is a lot of beautiful space in the northern part of town, and it's great to be offering this resource to the community."

Parker said the Flag Swamp Road site will include a small parking lot to accommodate visitors.

Since 1971, the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust has preserved nearly 5,600 acres of land in Dartmouth, and created 56 nature reserves. If you would like to learn more about the DNRT, stop by its office at 318 Chace Road, visit dnrt.org or call (508) 990-2289.

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