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February Vacation Adventures!

Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure during February vacation week? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering a 4-day outdoor activities program to local South Shore area youth ages 9-12. Program runs February 16-19 from 1:00-3:00pm. Activities include hiking, animal tracking, outdoor ecology games, insect searching and identification, […]

2021 Virtual Conference on Environmental Justice

Registration is open for our 2021 Virtual Conference on Environmental Justice  March 17, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. What is Environmental Justice? Register here. Details below. March 24, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Supporting Public Access to Recreational Waters Register here. Details below. March 31, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Promoting Environmental Justice: The First Steps Register here. Details below.  […]

Guided walk to Couch Beach

Guided Walk to Couch Beach Sunday, March 28 10:00-11:30am Looking to stay active this spring? 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 trial opens up to the Couch Beach picnic and […]

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! 4/17

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! Saturday, April 17 11:00am-12:30pm Looking to stay active this spring? Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and North and South Rivers Watershed Association as we explore vernal pools and discover what makes them unique. We will investigate vernal pool water in search of  aquatic animals […]

Indian Head River Trail Clean Up

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

Let’s clean up those trails and keep the trash from going downstream on Earth week! Join the Indian Head Trail Coalition (NSRWA is part of this great group) for a clean-up along the banks of the Indian Head River.  Please meet us at Luddams Ford Park in Hanover at 9:30 a.m. for a brief introduction […]

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! 4/27

Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! Tuesday, April 27 10:00am-11:30am Looking to stay active this spring? Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and North and South Rivers Watershed Association as we explore vernal pools and discover what makes them unique. We will investigate vernal pool water in search of  aquatic animals […]

Guided Paddle of the upper reaches of the North River. BRING YOUR OWN VESSEL.

REGISTER HERE Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle of the upper reaches of the North River, Sunday May 9. We will meet at 11:45am at the Hanover Canoe Launch. Park and meet at the end of Indianhead Dr. in Hanover. BRING YOUR OWN VESSEL TO THIS PADDLE. Canoes, kayaks, and SUPs welcome. All participants […]

Striped Bass Fishing Workshop

Marshfield Canoe Launch Marshfield Canoe Launch/Brooks Tilden Shipyard, Marshfield, MA, MA, United States

In preparation for the upcoming South Shore Striper Tournament join expert South Shore angler Graham Whelan for a 2-hour Striped Bass Fishing Workshop run by the North and South River Watershed Association. Participants will learn the strategy behind fishing for stripers from shore with bait (or artificials if desired), and learn about the conservation of […]

2021 Wampanoag Extreme Paddle Challenge Send Off

Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway, Scituate 250 Driftway, Scituate, United States

Watch as the team launches on their Wampanoag Extreme Paddle Challenge from the Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate on Friday, June 11th at 8:00am. Help Peter's team reach their goal for clean waters and healthy rivers by making a gift today! "I'll be paddling the Wampanoag Extreme Challenge Paddle for the 6th time in the […]

2021 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! Premier Sponsor Briteway Carwash. Check the 2021 Leaderboard Pick Up Locations and Times Preregister online and pick up your packet in a socially distanced manner at one of 3 locations. Participants can pick up their […]

Yoga at the River’s Edge 2021

Yoga at the River’s Edge 2021 Saturdays, June 12 through September 11th • 8:30-9:45 am And NEW THIS YEAR … Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm at various locations along the North & South Rivers This is the 25th season of Yoga at the River’s Edge! To celebrate the success of our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga program, we’re expanding […]

Guided Kayak Paddle of the Upper Reaches of the North River

REGISTER HERE Join the NSRWA on a guided kayak paddle of the upper reaches of the North River, Sunday June 13. We will meet at 3:00m at the Hanover Canoe Launch. Park and meet at the end of Indian Head Dr. in Hanover. Paddlers 13 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an […]

Birding with the NSRWA and Mass Audubon

Daniel Webster Sanctuary

Interested in birding, but not sure where to start? Looking to expand your birding skills? Just want to go out on a lovely walk in a beautiful place? Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon on a birding walk at Daniel Webster Sanctuary! Meet at 8am on the morning of Saturday, […]

Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling on Our Local Rivers

Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt St., Hingham, MA, United States

Want to go paddling on the rivers but aren’t sure how to time the tides, where to put in, or what the best itineraries are? It can be a little intimidating – but with a little guidance you can enjoy one of the most beautiful natural gems on the South Shore! This workshop is designed […]

Photo Tour of The North and South Rivers

Marshfield Senior Center 230 Webster Street, Marshfield

Join us for a photo tour of the North and South Rivers. We will share the natural beauty of these rivers, which are recognized as Natural National Landmarks -- with The North River the only Scenic Protected River in Massachusetts. The estuaries of these tidal rivers with their salt marshes serve as nurseries of life […]

South Shore Explorers – August 4-6

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, […]

2021 Great River Race

 the 31st Annual Great River Race and Help Keep the NSRWA Afloat! Note: Revised Map of the Great River Race This year there will be two ways to race! The virtual race will be held from July 24-August 6, and the live race is scheduled for Saturday, August 7. There will be 2 courses to […]

The Natural Beauty, Rich History and Fragile Ecology of the North and South Rivers

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 […]

South Shore Explorers – August 18-20

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, […]

Recreational Shellfish Harvesting – “Shellfish Sit-In”

Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway, Scituate 250 Driftway, Scituate, United States

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 […]