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 […]
NSRWA's 29th Annual New Year's Day Walk at Forge Pond Park, Hanover Sunday January 1, 2023 1:00-3:30pm Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for the 29th Annual New Year's Day Walk at Forge Pond Park in Hanover! We will explore Forge Pond Park trails and the adjacent Summer Street Conservation Land trails. See […]
Climate change - what can I do about it? Each of us has felt this way at some point. The issue feels too overwhelming or our actions too insignificant but each of us can make a difference to reduce our carbon footprint and help create a movement! Join Samantha Woods, Executive Director of the North […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Joe Norton, Mullaney’s Harborside Seafood Market and Local Fishermen – Redfish, Black Sea Bass, Monkfish, Hake, Skate, Dogfish… these are just a few unfamiliar locally caught fish that should be more familiar on your dinner plate! There are many delicious fish that we could eat, but don’t, simply because […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Wheelwright Park in Cohasset Saturday, January 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:30pm Our Guest Host for January is Irene Bilodeau. Irene is an avid hiker/walker who loves nothing better than exploring a new trail with her dog, River. In January, we will be exploring Wheelwright Park in Cohasset. This trail is interesting because […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Laura Burns, Hingham Net Zero – People are always asking “what can I do about climate change?” One of the best things you can do is electrify your home. Going electric in your home can save money, improve your health, and reduce carbon emissions. But how to do it? […]
Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Chief Sachem Fisher, Council Chief of the Mattakeeset Tribe of the Massachuset Indian Nation Join us as we listen, learn, understand, and discover the history and culture of the people who called these South Shore lands their home for thousands of years. Dr. Fisher will lead us on a […]
