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Winter in the Wild! at J.J Shepherd Memorial Forest in Pembroke

Youngsters home from school? Looking to get outside? Join the NSRWA on a family friendly outdoor event as we explore the J.J. Shepherd Memorial Forest  in Pembroke. NSRWA’s environmental educator Brian Taylor will lead us on activities such as forest navigation, animal tracks search, camouflage survival, nature discovery, and using our senses to experience our […]

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NSRWA Walking Club – John Little Conservation Area

Join Alida Alberts and Ellen Herling and a group of new friends to explore the John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield. (Click link for more information on location.) Parking is at the trail head on Union Street. Hope to see you there! Read more about the walking club.

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NSRWA Walking Club – Tucker Preserve, Pembroke

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this event has been cancelled. However, we encourage you to get outside on your own. You can pick up your FREE Explore South Shore Recreation Guide Map at our office to find places to walk. Sign up for our E-newsletter to stay up on the up-to-date news and information on […]

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Vernal Pool Discovery and April Showers Walk at Pembroke’s Willow Brook Farm

Due to the updated COVID-19 social distancing requirements, this event has been cancelled. Sign up for our E-news to get more information on upcoming virtual events. Join NSRWA Environmental Educator and naturalist guide Brian Taylor at the Wildlands Trust Willow Brook Farm Preserve in Pembroke as we explore vernal pools and what makes them unique. […]

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Vernal Pool Discovery and April Showers Walk at Marshfield’s Webster’s Wilderness

Due to the updated COVID-19 social distancing requirements, this event has been cancelled. Sign up for our E-news to get more information on upcoming virtual events. Join NSRWA Environmental Educator and naturalist guide Brian Taylor at Webster's Wilderness in Marshfield as we explore vernal pools and what makes them unique. We will also discuss water […]

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Autumn Adventures! November 4 and 18

Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this fall? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13 this fall. Programs are run Wednesday Nov. 4 and 18 afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, geocaching or Kayaking […]

Autumn Adventures! December 2, 9, and 16

Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this fall? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13 this fall. Programs are run Wednesday December 2, 9, and 16 afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, geocaching or […]

Winter Holiday Adventures!

Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this holiday season? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13. Program runs December 28, 29, and 30 from 1:00-3:30pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, or geocaching. Program package includes three […]

Winter Nature Challenge 2021

This year, in place of our WaterWatch Lecture Series, we are presenting Winter Nature Challenge 2021! Scroll down below the events list to see the recorded presentations! Stay active and engaged with nature this winter! Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, South Shore Natural Science Center, and Mass Audubon in our 2021 Winter […]

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February Vacation Adventures!

Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure during February vacation week? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering a 4-day outdoor activities program to local South Shore area youth ages 9-12. Program runs February 16-19 from 1:00-3:00pm. Activities include hiking, animal tracking, outdoor ecology games, insect searching and identification, […]

Guided walk to Couch Beach

Guided Walk to Couch Beach Sunday, March 28 10:00-11:30am Looking to stay active this spring? Join the NSRWA on a guided walk to Couch Beach! This guided walk starts with a lovely stroll through a dense mixed forest with occasional wetlands. After about a mile, the trial opens up to the Couch Beach picnic and […]

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! 4/17

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! Saturday, April 17 11:00am-12:30pm Looking to stay active this spring? Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and North and South Rivers Watershed Association as we explore vernal pools and discover what makes them unique. We will investigate vernal pool water in search of  aquatic animals […]

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! 4/27

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! Tuesday, April 27 10:00am-11:30am Looking to stay active this spring? Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and North and South Rivers Watershed Association as we explore vernal pools and discover what makes them unique. We will investigate vernal pool water in search of  aquatic animals […]

Birding with the NSRWA and Mass Audubon

Daniel Webster Sanctuary

Interested in birding, but not sure where to start? Looking to expand your birding skills? Just want to go out on a lovely walk in a beautiful place? Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon on a birding walk at Daniel Webster Sanctuary! Meet at 8am on the morning of Saturday, […]

South Shore Explorers – August 4-6

Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, geocaching, or kayaking. Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, […]

South Shore Explorers – August 18-20

Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, geocaching, or kayaking. Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, […]

NSRWA’s 28th Annual New Year’s Day Walk!

luddams Ford Park 251 Elm St, Hanover, United States

Join the NSRWA on the 28th Annual New Year's Day Walk around the Indian Head River Trails in Hanover. On Saturday, January 1, from 1:00 to 3:00pm the NSRWA will have several stations set up for you to visit. This will be a self guided "choose your own adventure" walk, meaning you can go to […]

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Guided Walk at Duxbury Beach

Duxbury Beach 287 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA, United States

Join the NSRWA, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries, and the Duxbury Beach Reservation as we explore Duxbury Beach. Look for fascinating flora and fauna, discover unique ecosystems, witness the confluence of the amazing forces of water, wind, and waves. Park and meet at 9am at the Off-Season Parking Lot next to Powder Point Bridge in […]

NSRWA Walking Club – Stetson Meadows, Norwell

Stetson Meadows 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell

Walking Club is Back! Join Ellen Herling and Theresa Delahunt and a group of new friends to explore Stetson Meadows in Norwell. Park and meet in the Stetson Meadows parking lot in Norwell. Look for the parking area and kiosk after the sharp curve on Meadow Farm Way. Hope to see you there! No dogs […]

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