NSRWA Walking Club - Ames Norwell State Park in Abington Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00-11:30am Please join us on Saturday, September 14th as we welcome Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson to explore the Ames Norwell State Park in Abington. The Thomsons are long time NSWRA members and walk these trails often. Both Doug and […]
With Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Thursday, October 3 7:00pm Hanson Historical Society, 565 Main Street, Hanson Kezia will present an overview of the Indian Head River’s history, beginning in pre-Colonial times, and extending through the 21st century. Topics will include early settlers on the river; bridges, mills and factories; tributaries and fisheries; and issues concerning […]
Date: Saturday, October 5 (Rain date Sunday, October 6) Time: 12:00-5:00pm Location: 1775 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339 On the Central Green (across from J Crew Factory & Playa Bowls Come see the Let Our Rivers Flow mural at this weekend's Hanover Crossing Fall Fun Fest. Located on the "green", there will be family friendly […]
Fall Foliage and Wild Rice Paddle Saturday, October 12 9:00-11:00am Join us on a relaxing autumn paddle around the Upper Reaches of the North River. The confluence of the Indian Head River and Herring Brook forms the upper reaches of the North River. This creates a lovely freshwater tidal marsh, one of only a handful […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Burrage Pond in Hanson Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on October 12th from 10:00-11:30am at Burrage Pond in Hanson for an amazing walk with Walking Club Guest Host George Stanchfield. George is an artist, photographer, and plantsman with a passion for gardening in all its phases. He has worked for over 35 years […]
With Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Wednesday, October 16 6:30pm Norwell Public Library NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon will present an overview of the North River’s history, beginning in Colonial times, and extending through the 20th century. Topics will include early settlers on the river, ferries and bridges, milling and manufacturing, and the shipbuilding era, along with salt […]
Sunday, October 27 4:30--6:30pm Join the NSRWA on a Guided Spooky Walk to Couch Beach. Meet at Couch Cemetery before 4:30pm. We'll embark on a family-friendly spooky walk to a special place on the North River. Discover the scenic beauty, local lore, history, shipbuilding, the Portland Gale, activities and topics for all ages as we […]
NSRWA Walking Club - North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on November 9th from 10-11:30 at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield for a truly special walk with Walking Club Guest Host Doug Lowry. Doug is a lifelong student of nature and is moving into his forty-fifth […]
With Kezia Bacon and Brian Taylor, NSRWA Tuesdays at 1pm At various locations in Marshfield Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association to learn about the waterways of Marshfield. The program consists of two slideshows and three guided walks. Sign up for all, or for selected events ($5 each). November 26 - Guided Walk: […]
Clamming the South River This program has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, November 24 10am-12:30pm Join the NSRWA as we head out onto the flats of the South River to learn how to clam. The program will be guided by local experts as we learn the art of clamming from seasoned veterans and learn about local […]
Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 11 3:00-6:00pm 214 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2024! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served. [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1ecdSkdvZjHA3QWhYDDCAzbAcW-I&w=640&h=480]
NSRWA Walking Club - Willow Brook Farm Preserve Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on December 14th from 10-11:30 at Pembroke’s Willow Brook Farm Preserve for a winter walk with returning Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson. The Thomsons are nature enthusiasts and long time NSWRA members. They have been committed to preserving open […]
Birding in a Changing Climate: The North River A program offered by Mass Audubon and the NSRWA. Van transportation provided! Description Birds are a wonderful vehicle for witnessing cyclic and seasonal changes. In this monthly series, we will meet at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary, and use van transportation to explore various sites along […]
Ring in the New Year with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for our Annual New Year's Day Walk! Marshfield's Furnace Brook Watershed Conservation Area Wednesday, January 1, 2025 1:00 to 3:00pm The main loop is roughly 1 mile and contains some forested hills and a couple muddy sections and boardwalks. There are several […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Red and Gold Farm Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden as we explore Red and Gold Farm in Marshfield on January 11th from 10-11:30. Roger is a resident of Marshfield, where he owns and operates Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses on martial arts. Roger […]
Join Us for Our 2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series! Zoom Presentations & 2 Live Events Wednesdays, January 15 – March 5, 2025 7:00pm Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon for this winter’s eight-part educational 2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series. Stay engaged with nature this winter with weekly presentations by a diverse range of presenters and themes. Each lecture is on […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Bonney Hill Trail, Hanson Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00-11:30am Join us for a winter walk on Saturday, February 8th from 10-11:30 along the Bonney Hill Trail in Hanson! Guest Hosts Kezia Bacon (NSRWA’s Community Engagement Manager) and Brian Taylor (NSRWA’s Environmental Educator) are excited to explore this recently-expanded property with you! […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Crosbie Family Preserve in Scituate Saturday, March 8 10:00-11:30am Please join returning Walking Club Guest Host Deb Lenehan, on March 8th from 10-11:30 am, as we explore the Crosbie Family Preserve in Scituate. Deb is a nature enthusiast, environmentalist, and former Executive Director of the NSRWA. She brings her enthusiasm and […]
Join us for this fun, educational event! Come learn about the North River’s history and heritage! It’s taking place, Saturday, March 8th, from 11am to 3pm at Cushing Memorial Hall in Norwell (673 Main Street, Route 123). Admission is free (but donations are welcome). For more info, visit: https://scituatehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-north-river-history-heritage-pop-up-museum/
Gardening Green Expo 2025 will be a hybrid event this year, and it is scheduled for March 10-15. We will be doing live Zoom presentations during the week at 7:00pm, and will have a live event at Kennedy’s Country Gardens on Saturday, March 15 from 10am-2pm. Doug Tallamy will be doing a Zoom presentation on […]
