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Cranberry Farms Transformed into Biodiverse Wetlands in Plymouth

4/15/2026

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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has transformed cranberry farms into wetlands.
The restoration began in 2010 and has revealed dormant native seeds, improving soil health and biodiversity.
Glorianna Davenport, whose nonprofit is the Living Observatory, sold her family's land for the project and promotes Tidmarsh as a model for wetland restoration, seeking to share knowledge gained from Tidmarsh and inspire similar projects.

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Story summary

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Plymouth, Massachusetts, has transformed cranberry farms into wetlands.
The restoration began in 2010 and has revealed dormant native seeds, improving soil health and biodiversity.
Glorianna Davenport, whose nonprofit is the Living Observatory, sold her family's land for the project and promotes Tidmarsh as a model for wetland restoration, seeking to share knowledge gained from Tidmarsh and inspire similar projects.