This April, Parsons Reserve transforms into a vibrant field of yellow. The expansive reserve in Dartmouth, Massachusetts contains a hidden daffodil field within its 32 acres that is easy to miss depending on what trail you take and when you visit.
The daffodils generally reach peak bloom in mid-April, transforming the wooded forest into a bright wonderland with many hues of yellow. Simultaneously, Parsons Reserve features dazzling daffodils and a rare large vernal pool towards the back edge of the reserve. The rare vernal pool is a seasonal depressional wetland occurring due to the springtime climate.
Make friends with hidden amphibian creatures like salamanders in the reserve’s vernal pool. Other animals that inhabit the reserve include frogs, deer, chipmunks, turkeys, and other various bird species.
Parsons Reserve totals 32 acres with a plethora of hiking trails to explore year-round. Managed by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, the nonprofit’s helped protect over 5,000 acres of land and maintain over 35 miles of Dartmouth’s hiking trails.
Find the Parson Reserve at:
33 Horseneck Road, Dartmouth, MA 02743