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Gardening Green Expo 2022

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 […]

NSRWA Walking Club – Stetson Meadows, Norwell

Stetson Meadows 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell

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 […]

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SPRINGING TO LIFE: A Guided Vernal Pool Discovery Walk

denham pond 106 Circuit St, Hanover, MA, United States

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 […]

Choral Art Society Explores Environmental Collaboration through Nature-Themed Concert

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 […]

Indian Head River Day

Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover Hanover, MA, United States

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 […]

NSRWA Walking Club – John Little Conservation Area

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 […]

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How to Build a Rain Garden: A Hands-on Workshop

Scituate Public Library 85 Branch Street, Scituate, MA, United States

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 […]

Insect Discovery Walk with Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius

Jacobs Pond Conservation Area 81 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

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 […]

Salt Marshes and Estuaries with the Experts Tour

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 […]

Geocaching at Stetson Meadows

2 Meadow Farm Way. Nowell, MA 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell, MA, United States

New to Geocaching? Never heard of Geocaching? Interested in Geocaching? What in the world is Geocaching? Join the NSRWA on a guided Geocaching program. Whether you're new to geocaching or an old pro, anyone is welcome! To put it simply, geocaching is basically looking for hidden treasure in the woods. It's a great addition to […]

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 1

North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

Session 1: June 7 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 […]

2022 South Shore Striper Tournament

Join NSRWA for a fun weekend of catch and release fishing! $3,000 in cash and additional prizes for winning anglers! Adult entries are $70, Children 12 and under are $35. Pick Up Location and Times Preregister online and pick up your packet in person. Participants can pick up their tournament packet or register day of […]

NSRWA Walking Club – Nelson Memorial Forest

WALKING CLUB IS BACK! Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Nelson Memorial Forest in Marshfield. Park and meet at Union Street Woodland, which is located just before Hunter Drive while driving north on Union Street in Marshfield. Additional parking (2 cars) on Highland Street, at the intersection […]

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 2

North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

Session 2: June 14 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 […]

Yoga at the River’s Edge 2022

Powered by Planet Subaru. Saturdays, June 18 through September 10th • 8:30-9:45 am & Wednesdays, June 22 through August 10 • 6:30-7:45pm at various locations along the North & South Rivers. This is the 26th season of our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga program! REGISTRATION Advance registration and payment required for each class/ $16 per class […]

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 3

North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

Session 3: June 21 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 […]

Summer Solstice Kayak Paddle

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 […]

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 4

North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

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 […]

NSRWA Walking Club – Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary

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 […]

2022 Great River Race

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 […]