Summer Solstice Paddle Tuesday, June 21 6:00-8:00pm Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle from Driftway Conservation Park to the Spit on the longest day of the year... The Summer Solstice! We will paddle through the beautiful salt marshes that surround the Herring River and North River, and stop off at the Spit, a barrier […]
Session 4: June 28 from 8 to 11am Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program. At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To "sweeten" the deal, we'll throw in some of Doug's legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to […]
Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. Limited on-site parking. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. Click here to register Read more about the walking club. Pick up your FREE […]
Click here to see the race results. Join Us for the 32nd Annual Great River Race and Help Keep the NSRWA Afloat! Come join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at […]
Join Ellen Herling, Alida Alberts, and a group of new friends to explore Jacob's Pond Conservation Area in Norwell. Meet in the parking lot at 81 Jacobs Ln, Norwell. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. Click here to register Read more about […]
REGISTER HERE In partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series, we will be exploring a salt marsh in Marshfield on the North River and learning about how our actions, coupled with climate change, are currently disrupting this important ecosystem. Wear […]
Saturday, October 8 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Join our Guest Host, Jim Spinale, to welcome the fall with a walk at the Cranberry Bogs in Duxbury. Hear about history and local ecosystems, while meeting new friends. Meet in the parking area for Round Pond at 480 Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Hope to see […]
REGISTER HERE Ecosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running in a Changing Climate In partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series, we will visit the Third Herring Brook (which is also a major source of drinking […]
REGISTER HERE In partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series, we will learn how the Stetson Meadows forest ecosystem is affected by climate change. Children will complete more hands-on activities to learn about the woods and the effects of climate […]
PROTEST THE CLOSING OF THE SHELLFISHING BEDS Date: Tuesday, November 1 Time: 3:00pm Where: Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate Who: Concerned citizens who want recreational access restored. Help Reopen Recreational Shellfishing on the North and South Rivers Help reopen recreational shellfishing on the North and South Rivers by joining the NSRWA, Representative Patrick Kearney and other concerned […]
Beachgrass Planting at Peggotty Beach - Give Thanks to Our Dunes! Saturday, November 5 9:00am to 12:00noon REGISTER HERE Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, the Town of Scituate, and Scituate Beach Commission on Saturday morning, November 5th for some fun hands-on community engagement and beach rejuvenation at Peggotty Beach in Scituate! Discover […]
Saturday, November 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30pm This month’s Walking Club Guest Host is Jim Spinale. A resident of Plymouth, Jim taught science in Whitman for 37 years. He is a passionate nature enthusiast and educator of students of all ages. He currently volunteers at the South Shore Natural Science Center. This month, we will […]
Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield Sunday, November 20 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 up to the […]
Family Fall Hike: Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails in Hanover Sunday December 4 10:00-11:30am Looking for a fun and engaging walk this fall? Join the NSRWA on a low-key relaxing hike around Hanover's Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails. We will explore the beautiful surroundings, including views of the Indian Head River. […]
Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2022! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served. Holiday Open House Tuesday, December 6, 2022 3:00-6:00pm 214 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061 [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1ecdSkdvZjHA3QWhYDDCAzbAcW-I&w=640&h=480]
NSRWA Walking Club - Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield Saturday, December 10 10:00am - 11:30pm Join Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a walk through Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield. Roger is a resident of Marshfield, where he owns and operates the Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses on martial arts. He is also member of the […]
Family Fall Hike: Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield Sunday December 11 10:00-11:30am Looking to get outside and into a fall adventure with the family? Join the NSRWA on a family-friendly outdoor event as we explore Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield. NSRWA’s environmental educator, Brian Taylor, will lead us in activities such as forest navigation, animal […]
MassDMF Presentation Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom The Scituate Shellfish Advisory Committee will host a presentation by the Mass Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Division on the potential for reopening a portion of the 600-plus acres of recreationally harvested shellfish beds in the North and South Rivers. The shellfish beds have been […]
Decorate a Tree for Wildlife Saturday, December 17, 2022 Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate 1:00-3:00 pm Support local wildlife while having fun participating in an old tradition this holiday season by making ornaments and decorating a tree on Saturday, December 17, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate! The NSRWA will host […]
Join us for the Twilight Solstice Exploration: A walk through Stetson Meadows exploring nocturnal wildlife, their adaptations, and our own senses! Families and kids - Looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Want to take a walk in a local park on the shortest day of the year? Join […]
