NSRWA volunteer Charlie Naff will present a virtual presentation on the natural beauty, rich history and fragile ecology of these rivers, which are recognized as Natural National Landmarks. The North River is the only Scenic Protected River in Massachusetts. The estuaries of these tidal rivers with their salt marshes serve as nurseries to many marine […]
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, geocaching, or kayaking. Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, […]
Protest the Closing of the Shellfishing Beds On Monday, November 1, 2021, more than 50 people turned out for the NSRWA Recreational Shellfish Harvesting Sit-In. It was a beautiful day at Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. November 1st is typically the opening day for the 606 acres of shellfish beds in the North and South […]
Fishing 101 at Jacobs Pond! Sunday November 21 10am to noon Join the NSRWA on a fun morning of fishing. All equipment included. Any experience level welcome. Fun for the family. Ages 14 and under fish for free! We will fish using bamboo cane poles, no casting necessary. Great for kids or beginners! Park and […]
Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is offering a 4-day outdoor youth program for ages 9-12. Program will run from 1:00 to 3:30pm on Monday through Thursday, December 27-30. Cost is $100. Program includes two experienced guides, including a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard […]
Join the NSRWA on the 28th Annual New Year's Day Walk around the Indian Head River Trails in Hanover. On Saturday, January 1, from 1:00 to 3:00pm the NSRWA will have several stations set up for you to visit. This will be a self guided "choose your own adventure" walk, meaning you can go to […]
Winter Nature Challenge 2022! Stay active and engaged with nature this winter! Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon for our 2022 Winter Nature Challenge! Each week starting in January and running through March, will have a virtual presentation, a nature challenge to do on your own or with your family, […]
Join Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius and NSRWA Educator Brian Taylor as we embark on an insect discovery walk at Hobomock Trails in Pembroke. Take your new knowledge from Blake's Winter Nature Challenge presentation a step further as we look into the amazing world of insects! You'd be amazed at what we can find, even […]
LOCATION CHANGED TO DANIEL WEBSTER DUE TO CHANCE OF ICE ON BOARDWALKS. Join Mass Audubon's Doug Lowry and NSRWA's Brian Taylor as we head out in search of birds. Learn some tips and tricks from Doug, an exceptionally experienced birder and knowledgeable outdoorsman. Any experience level welcome! 8:30-10:30am Saturday 5th at Mass Audubon's Daniel Webster […]
Looking to get your 9-13 year-old youth outside and into an adventure during this winter's February break? Join the NSRWA as we hike, geocache, explore, play survival games, and just have fun going on adventures this winter! 4-Day Program runs 9:30-11:00am Tuesday through Friday, February 22-25. $115/youth Tuesday, Feb. 22: Geocaching at Jacobs Pond in […]
Join the NSRWA, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries, and the Duxbury Beach Reservation as we explore Duxbury Beach. Look for fascinating flora and fauna, discover unique ecosystems, witness the confluence of the amazing forces of water, wind, and waves. Park and meet at 9am at the Off-Season Parking Lot next to Powder Point Bridge in […]
Connecting to the Natural World Now more than ever we need an escape from the pressures of daily life. Connecting to nature can reduce stress, improve mood, and more. You can even reap the benefits in your own backyard. Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1, 2022 - Live Zoom Presentations Our featured presenter is […]
Walking Club is Back! Join Ellen Herling and Theresa Delahunt and a group of new friends to explore Stetson Meadows in Norwell. Park and meet in the Stetson Meadows parking lot in Norwell. Look for the parking area and kiosk after the sharp curve on Meadow Farm Way. Hope to see you there! No dogs […]
SPRINGING TO LIFE: A Guided Vernal Pool Discovery Walk Saturday April 9, 2022 12:00-1:30pm As we turn the page to spring, many ecosystems are beginning to emerge from a long winter. Vernal pools are unique and important habitats here on the South Shore. Also known as ephemeral wetlands, vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are […]
Sunday, May 1 4:00-5:30pm House of Prayer Lutheran Church 916 Main Street, Hingham Choral Art Society of the South Shore (CAS), the region’s community choral ensemble, presents “What a Wonderful World: Songs of Earth, Sea, and Sky”, on Sunday, May 1, 4 pm at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 916 Main Street, Hingham. The chorus […]
Celebrate the completion of the Indian Head River Trail Loop! Visit Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover all day to learn about the project. Pre-register to participate in featured recreation events! All programs have limited capacity, so get your tickets now: Schedule 9:00-10:00am - Trail Run Join Wildlands Trust, Altra & Marathon Sports for a 5 mile […]
Walking Club is Back! Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield. Park and meet at the small on-site parking lot at 905 Union Street. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 […]
Scituate Town Library and the Scituate Garden Club presents DIG in! A Series on Native Plantings, Pollinators, Eco-conscious Gardening and More May 18, 2022, 7 p.m., Community Room Want to stop having standing water in your yard? Live near a waterbody and want to reduce polluted runoff and recharge water supplies? Want to create bird […]
Join the NSRWA and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius, as we discover the amazing world of insects. Insects make up the largest portion of life on Earth. They were even here before the dinosaurs! We will embark on a guided walk through field, forest, and aquatic ecosystems as we search for insect life. There is […]
Have you ever gazed out over the beautiful estuary of the North River and wondered how it all formed, and how it has changed? This field trip, with NSRWA's own Sara Grady, Ph.D. and UMass Amherst Research Professor Brian Yellen Ph.D., will familiarize participants with the amazing story of salt marsh resilience in the North […]
