The North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) and the towns of Hanover, Hanson and Pembroke invite residents and others interested to learn more about the potential for reconnecting and restoring the health of the Indian Head River (IHR). This information session will be held via Zoom. When: Thursday, March 30 at 7pm What: Last year, the […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Denham Pond in Hanover Saturday, April 8 10:00am - 11:30pm Please join Walking Club Guest Host Chris Jacobs on Saturday, April 8th, as we explore Denham Pond in Hanover. Chris Jacobs is a non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience educating about and advocating for the natural world. Chris has a […]
New Trail Exploration and Dedication Along the Indian Head River Saturday, May 13 9 am - 11 am Hanover Canoe Launch Free Event! Register HERE Join the Indian Head River Trail Coalition for a walk in Hanover on Saturday May 13 at 9:00 AM as we officially unveil the new Mattakeeset trail and “Chapman’s Landing […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Norris Reservation in Norwell Saturday, May 13 10:00-11:30am Join us for Walking Club in May, our Guest Host for this month is Liam Norton. Liam is an avid birder, science educator, traveler, and photographer born and raised in Scituate, Massachusetts. He is a Bird Tour Leader for Birding Scituate, who recently graduated […]
This event is full. Crabby Kids 2023 Saturday June 3 9:30-11:30am Howland's Landing, 23 Howland's Landing, Duxbury, MA Grab your pail and shovel and come explore the beach and mudflats with local mom and Watershed Ecologist Dr. Sara Grady and NSRWA Environmental Educator Brian Taylor. Sara and Brian will lead families on a hunt for […]
Join NSRWA for a fun weekend of catch and release fishing! $3,000 in cash and additional prizes for winning anglers! Registration has ended. Click here to check the 2023 Leaderboard Join us for the awards presentation at Belsan Bait & Tackle on Sunday, June 11 at 2:00pm. A Zoom link will also be sent out […]
Walking Club – Nelson Memorial Forest, Marshfield Saturday, June 10 10:00-11:30am Join guest host Irene Bilodeau as we explore the Nelson Memorial Forest on June 10th. Irene is an avid hiker who loves exploring trails on the South Shore with her dog. The New England Forestry Foundation owns the Nelson Memorial Park- a 180-acre parcel. There […]
The 2023 season of Yoga at the River's Edge drew to a close on September 9th. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Classes resume on June 15, 2024. Yoga at the Rexhame Dunes. Photo by Sandy Bacon. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE (expected: late MAY 2024) FOLLOW US ON […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Union Street Woodlands, Marshfield Saturday, July 8 10:00-11:30am Join Guest Hosts Alida and Hank Alberts as we explore the Union Street Woodlands in Marshfield. This property includes 41 acres of Marshfield Conservation land, which has mixed hardwood and white pine forest. A half-mile trail with boardwalks leads to Nelson Memorial Forest. […]
On Tuesday, July 11th, NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon will present "The History of Rexhame" as part of the Historic Winslow House’s Tuesday Morning Coffee series. Rexhame, a village of Marshfield, is located on the South River. Come learn about the area's early inhabitants, the transition of Rexhame from farmland to beach community, and the 1898 storm […]
Saturday, July 15 12:00-8:00pm 6 Old Country Way, Scituate, MA 02066 Located a short, safe 3 minute walk from MBTA Greenbush Line, near the Scituate rotary on 3A Untold will donate $1.00 per pint served from their Scituate taproom. Al's BBQ will be there from noon to sell out. FEATURES: - Always Family and Pup […]
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, kayaking, wilderness survival activities, or geocaching! Participants will gain outdoor experience, discover various flora and fauna, and learn local […]
2023 Logo by Lily Callow, a Junior in the Design and Visual Communications Program at South Shore Technical High School. It was a Perfect Day for the 2023 NSRWA Great River Race! It was a beautiful day for the 33rd Annual Great River Race! The weather was definitely in our favor with low temperatures and […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Bates Lane Conservation Area, Scituate Saturday, August 12 10:00-11:30am Please join the NSRWA Walking Club on Saturday, August 12th as we explore the beautiful Bates Lane Conservation Area in Scituate. Before 1831, this land was used primarily for agriculture. This forest probably began growing in the 1850s. Old stone walls reveal property […]
Join our Guest Host, Jim Spinale, as we explore the history of cranberry farming in Duxbury. Jim is a former science teacher, historian, and nature enthusiast who will guide us through one of his favorite properties - Round Pond in Duxbury. This 232-acre property, which includes the David Cutler Forest, features a kettle hole pond […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover Saturday, October 14 10:00-11:30am Please join us on Saturday, October 14th as we welcome Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson and explore the Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover. The Thomsons are long time NSWRA members and walk these trails often, accompanied by their dog Koda. Doug chaired the […]
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is partnering with the Friends of South River Park for a morning of property maintenance and invasive management at beautiful South River Park in Marshfield on Saturday, October 21 from 9:00am-12:00pm. South River Park provides open space in a densely populated commercial area, which means that those who live […]
Walking Club - Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury Saturday, November 11 10:00am - 11:30pm Please join us on Saturday, November 11 as we explore the Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury with Guest Host Tag Carpenter. Tag Carpenter grew up in Duxbury, and stayed because he hasn't found a nicer place. He's an active kayaker, and […]
Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Hanover's Forge Pond Park Sunday, November 12 10:00-11:30am Looking to stay active this fall? Join the NSRWA on a guided walk of Forge Pond Park. Forge Pond is formed by the confluence of French's Stream, and the Drinkwater River. After the pond it becomes the Indian Head River, a […]
Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Couch Beach in Marshfield Sunday, November 19 10:00-11:30am Looking for a family fun opportunity this fall? 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 trail opens […]
