Wernick Farm - DNRT

Wernick Farm - DNRT Reserve is Open Sunrise to Sunset. Two parking lots located on N. Albro Ave., 1/2 mile in from N. Hixville Road. Glacial features suggest an ancient past.

Wernick Farm is a 62­-acre jewel with a variety of habitats that connect the present to the agricultural past of this unique property. DNRT purchased the farm in 2014 from Reva Newfield and her four children, who wanted to preserve it for all to enjoy. The farm had been owned by Reva’s parents, Norman and Charlotte Wernick, since 1956. The blueberry bushes and other significant features still foun

d on the farm were started by the Wernicks, who were dedicated caretakers of the land. The Reserve includes lands designated by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program as “Critical Natural Landscape” and is proximate to the nearly 14,000-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve. Throughout Wernick Farm there are vestiges of life in an earlier time. Wooded uplands give way to remnant agricultural fields. A series of three spring-fed ponds once used for irrigation provides a place for quiet reflection. Six marked trails wind through the property highlighting different cultural and ecological elements of this once working farm.

03/07/2026

We are making progress clearing trails after the storm. Here is where we suggest hiking. Please note that even cleared trails are still difficult with deep snow and areas of slush.

02/27/2026

We are continuing to clear our trails and thank you for your patience! We are still advising folks to stay off the trails for the time being. If you must go out, please have a buddy, be aware of your surroundings, and make sure you have good pair of snow shoes!A

02/26/2026
We do not plow the road to our Wernick Farm Reserve, so please do not attempt to visit. Thank you!
02/25/2026

We do not plow the road to our Wernick Farm Reserve, so please do not attempt to visit. Thank you!

After taking some time to assess our trail systems, we are advising all to stay off of our trails for the time being. Conditions are unsafe.

Join us on November 8 to learn about the past history of Wernick Farm and what it might look like in the future.
10/29/2024

Join us on November 8 to learn about the past history of Wernick Farm and what it might look like in the future.

Join us for our Our Changes in the Land walk at Wernick Farm - DNRT on November 8th! This walk will focus on the clues that tell us about an old farm’s past, and what we might expect for its future. Learn more and sign up at dnrt.org/event/changes-in-the-land-walk

THANK YOU!!!
11/10/2020

THANK YOU!!!

WE DID IT!!!!!
Thank you all so much for helping us reach our goal of raising $40,000 for our 40 miles of trails. We are truly grateful for the support offered by over 250 friends, volunteers, and DNRT members. You have showed us immense support and love during difficult times. Keep on loving those trails! ❤️

06/11/2020
06/02/2020

DNRT Land Steward Leah Howard points out several wildflowers that she finds during her hike at Star of the Sea Reserve.

Have you been enjoying the DNRT trails? Consider a donation today! Our trails have been seeing more use than ever and we...
05/14/2020

Have you been enjoying the DNRT trails? Consider a donation today! Our trails have been seeing more use than ever and we need your help to maintain them.

First time donors of $25+ during the month of May will receive a FREE Guide to Outdoor Recreation in Dartmouth book. This guide, which normally retails for $15, features over 70 full color pages with DNRT trails, as well as state, town, and other non-profit hiking areas. Join today: dnrt.org/member

03/20/2020

We are glad to see that many folks are seeking solace in nature during this difficult time. With the increased use of our properties, maps might not always be in stock. We encourage you to take a photo of the map in the kiosk, or visit dnrt.org/reserves, where all of our maps are available for download. If you do take a physical map, please sanitize your hands before and after touching the dispenser and, unlike normal circumstances, do not return it when you are done.

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North Albro Avenue
Dartmouth, MA
02747

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(508) 991-2289

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