Thursday, May 29

Moments from nature

Mass Audubon is kicking off its annual Summer Speaker Series at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary later this month, offering a season of free, art- and nature-inspired evening programs in the historic Stone Barn.

The series begins Thursday, May 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a presentation by Rhode Island artist Galen Snow titled “Art: Moments from Nature.” Snow, known for her paper montages housed in collections across the country, will demonstrate her creative process and share how the natural world fuels her artistic inspiration.

All talks are free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested. Register at massaudubon.org/programs.

Saturday, May 31

Shred those worries away

Paper Shredding Day is an opportunity to have unwanted confidential papers shredded, and diverted from the trash, at no charge. 

The spring Paper Shredding Day is on May 31 at the Dartmouth Highway Department, 976 Russells Mills Road, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the shred truck fills up. All are welcome. There is no residency requirement. Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper.  

For more information, visit gnbrrmdistrict.org, call the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District at 508-979-1493, email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org or text at 774-503-0254.

Thursday, June 5

Hikes for tykes

The Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust is inviting all the little tykes for hikes this spring.

Each month will feature a different property and explore a new topic for preschool-aged explorers between the ages of 2 and 5. All sessions will also include a take home activity.

The last spring session “Incredible Insects” will take place Thursday, June 5 at Knowles-Padanaram Reserve walk.

The hikes begin at 10 a.m. and will end around 11:15 a.m. Registration is $10 per family. Those interested can register on the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust’s events page.

Friday, June 6

‘Turnip the beet’

As the days grow longer, the wait for Dartmouth’s Farmers & Artisan Market to reopen becomes shorter. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with handmade crafts are just on the horizon as the 2025 season looks to kick off on Friday, June 6. 

The market will run every Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 24, with the exception of the Fourth of July. Shoppers can find the market at 789 Dartmouth Street, alongside St. Mary’s Church in South Dartmouth.

For more information, including vendor details and weekly updates, visit www.dartmouthfarmersmarket.com, email info@dartmouthfarmersmarket.com or call 774-484-1240.