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 […]
When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7pm Where: Hanover High School Media Room 125 (main floor, just before the cafeteria) Click here to register to attend in person. Zoom option also available. Click here to register for the Zoom. What: Interested in the potential dam removal projects at Ludden’s Ford Dam (Hanover-Pembroke) and the State […]
Walking Club - Rexhame Beach in Marshfield Saturday, December 9 10:00am - 11:30pm Join Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a dune and beach walk at Rexhame Beach in Marshfield on December 9th from 10-11:30 am. Roger is a resident of Marshfield, where he owns and operates the Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses […]
Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 13 3:00-6:00pm 214 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2023! 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]
Holiday Adventures Outdoor Youth Program Tuesday, December 26-Friday, December 29 9:30-11:30am Ages 8-12 $150 Looking to get your youth outside and into an adventure this holiday break? Check out the NSRWA Holiday Adventures Outdoor Youth Program. Four days of fun, December 26 through 29 from 9:30-11:30am for ages 8-12. Register through Norwell Recreation Department. Program can […]
Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for the 30th Annual New Year's Day Walk on Monday, January 1st, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. This years' event will take place at Wildlands Trust's Melzar Hatch Preserve. Parking will be at the Hanover Middle School. Address: 45 Whiting St, Hanover, MA 02339. Trail entrance is […]
Interested in the future of the Former National Fireworks Site? There will be two public meetings in January to discuss the existing status and potential designation as a Superfund site. Both will be held in person and via Zoom. January 11 at 7pm - Hanover High School Auditorium, 287 Cedar St Zoom, hanover-ma-gov.zoom.us/j/86871143516 January 18 […]
