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Duxbury Beach Reservation

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Get to Know DBR: February 2021

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Feb 8
1 min

Keeping the Beach Clean

Thank you to the Calista Family for their amazing efforts to clean up Duxbury Beach and to promote healthy coastlines. We're excited for...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Stewart Ting Chong

Duxbury Beach Reservation

Feb 5
2 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Stewart Ting Chong

1. Why do you choose to volunteer at Duxbury Beach Reservation? I first became interested in volunteering at DBR because of my interest i...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jan 29
2 min

In Memory of Shawn Dahlen

Shawn Dahlen not only served the Town of Duxbury but also was a trustee and director of Duxbury Beach Reservation. Everyone knows Shawn l...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jan 20
1 min

DBR in the News Winter 2020-2021

Learn all about upcoming events, beach restoration, and more by checking for updates in the Duxbury Clipper! News from the Beach 11/18/20...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Mike Kane

Duxbury Beach Reservation is driven by its mission to preserve Duxbury Beach as a natural protective barrier, invaluable ecological habit...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 27, 2020
2 min

Lion's Mane Jellyfish - Basics to Know

Written by: Camryn McCrystal Lion’s Mane Jellyfish are commonly found in New England waters, but the concentration of jellies along the c...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Bob Leccese

Duxbury Beach Reservation is driven by its mission to protect Duxbury Beach for the protection and enjoyment of the community. And we ar...

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Why Plovers Nest Where They Do - And Why it Matters to You

Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 2, 2020
3 min

Why Plovers Nest Where They Do - And Why it Matters to You

For decades, piping plovers have nested with protection on Duxbury Beach. A barrier beach, like Duxbury Beach, provides great habitat for...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Apr 15, 2020
2 min

What's with Least Terns?

Have you ever been walking along Duxbury Beach and suddenly had a small, white bird dive at you, calling shrilly, seemingly out of nowher...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Feb 28, 2020
3 min

Coastal Ecology Program & Endangered Species Program Update

The Duxbury Beach Reservation (DBR) has a three-part mission. 1) Protect the structure of Duxbury Beach, 2) Preserve its ecological resou...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Feb 26, 2020
1 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Mary & Rudy

Following the Cheers to 100 Years Celebration we are so grateful to all of the volunteers who gave their time and expertise. We decided ...

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DBR is Looking Forward to its Second Century with Large-scale Planning Work

Duxbury Beach Reservation

Dec 13, 2019
3 min

DBR is Looking Forward to its Second Century with Large-scale Planning Work

In 2019 Duxbury Beach Reservation (DBR) embarked on a long-term, comprehensive plan to better protect and preserve Duxbury Beach. Many wh...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Nov 4, 2019
3 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Pam

Following the Cheers to 100 Years Celebration we are so grateful to all of the volunteers who gave their time and expertise. We decided ...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Aug 14, 2019
2 min

Growing up Plover: Post 6

Piping Plover activity has slowed down a ton since our last post. We’re down to only ONE family with chicks after another family of chick...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 23, 2019
3 min

Growing up Plover: Post 5

Thanks for joining us for post 5 of our Duxbury Beach “Growing up Plover” blog series! The plover season is winding down and we’re excite...

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Thanks to You: DBR Remembers Elaine Nudd and Her Many Years of Passion for Duxbury Beach

Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

Thanks to You: DBR Remembers Elaine Nudd and Her Many Years of Passion for Duxbury Beach

by: Margaret Kearney, DBR President Duxbury Beach Reservation remembers with fondness long-time trustee Elaine Nudd, who passed away on J...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jul 3, 2019
4 min

Growing up Plover: Post 4

Welcome back to week 4 of our Duxbury Beach “Growing up Plover” blog series! It has been an eventful week for many of our plover families...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jun 25, 2019
2 min

Growing up Plover: Post 3

They’re back! Today we’re going to catch up with a couple of our Duxbury Beach plover families, including one new pair. If you missed our...

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Duxbury Beach Reservation

Jun 11, 2019
4 min

Growing up Plover: Post 2

Welcome back! It’s been a week of surprises and challenges on Duxbury Beach. With 25 pairs of plovers we are bound to have a bit of a cir...

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