NSRWA Events

To celebrate the success of open space preservation using Community Preservation Act funding the NSRWA and its conservation partners are hosting a series of walks every weekend in April.  This series of walks is a collaborative effort of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, the Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Mass, The Trustees of Reservations and MassAudubon South Shore Sanctuary. Special thanks to North River Arts Society for providing some of our easter eggs!

Saturday, April 3rd at 11 am - Easter Egg Hunt at the Ellis Preserve

Bring the family and kids to find Easter eggs, some painted by North River Arts Society artists! The parcel is approximately 28 acres, protected in 2006 using CPA funds. It has a cranberry bog, a pond and a forest of oak and white pine and protects drinking water wells and the South River. Wildlands Trust holds the conservation restriction and its staff will lead this walk.  Park on Sandy Hill Road (off Route 139) next to the Preserve in Marshfield.

Sunday, April 11th at 1 pm- Maryland Street on the North River

This 17 acre parcel abutting the North River marshes and The Trustee’s 68 acre Two Mile Farm is a real gem!  Protected at town meeting just last fall, this the first time that it will be open to the public for walking. Please join the NSRWA and TTOR staff as we walk the original cart paths and explore this new addition to the conservation parcels of Marshfield.  Meet at the Two Mile Farm parking lot on Union Street, Marshfield.

Sunday, April 18th at 1 pm – Little’s Conservation Area, 915 Union Street

This lovely 25 acre parcel was protected in 2008 and abuts other areas conserved privately.  The parcel is mostly upland with vibrant green ferns and a nice walking path.  There is a small parking lot at 915 Union Street, Marshfield.  Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuary staff will lead this walk, a reception will be held at a neighbor’s afterwards with light refreshments.

Sunday, April 25th at 1 pm – Site of Proposed South River Park (formerly Buckles and Boards) 2148 Ocean St (Rte 139)

Join us to discuss look at the site of future (we hope) South River Park at 2148 Ocean St (Rt 139)!  The South River Park Working Group members including the NSRWA will be on hand to show the existing site and the proposed park drawings as well as discuss the opportunities for extending the greenway and a future walking trail along the South River. Please come find out more about this project!