A Second Wind: “Watershed Wakes Up — How About You” (Newsletter, May 1989) By Jim Glinski, Scituate In a frank letter to its members in May 1989, the NSRWA admitted that after the passage of the North River Scenic Protective Order in 1978, “we all relaxed because it seemed like the state would take care […]
By Kezia Bacon, Correspondent As the coronavirus pandemic surges here in Massachusetts, and Social Distancing becomes even more defined and urgent, we’ve been advised to stay close to home. For nature enthusiasts, this might feel confining, especially if daily walks in any of the hundreds of the South Shore’s open spaces have become part of […]
We are so grateful for the open spaces preserved on the South Shore so we can commune with nature while we endure social distancing during the pandemic. Just writing these words feels surreal. As you may know, the NSRWA is celebrating 50 years of protecting our waters here on the South Shore and a key […]
The spring months in New England are a great time to get out and explore the preserves and forested open spaces in your communities. In doing so, be sure to keep an eye out… or more importantly an ear out for emerging wildlife. These warming months are a time when many local species are becoming […]
Due to the Coronavirus health crisis, we are offering our newly updated outdoor guide map for FREE to help you get outside, de-stress, and stay sane and healthy. Just drop by our offices at 214 South Street in Norwell – look for the sign with our logo and park in the large parking lot on […]
By Kezia Bacon, Correspondent It’s time to get outdoors! As we collectively navigate the coronavirus pandemic and the need for Social Distancing, experts are recommending fresh air and exercise as ways to reduce stress and promote good health. We are so fortunate, here on the South Shore, that there are hundreds of trails and conservation […]
By Caleb Estabrooks, Hanover Fox Hill is located in present day Norwell where the Barque Hill/Brigantine Circle neighborhood can be found. Today it is difficult to identify the hills that dominated the landscape, but during the colonial and early federalist era; when the area was deforested and before the bulldozers had leveled the land for […]
Susan Leigh Anthony of Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs will come to your residence and advise on a garden plan filled with native plants for our native pollinators! Click here to enter About Susan Leigh Anthony – Susan is a very passionate plant person and a talented Landscape Design Artist. She is a wealth of information, […]
Mark Richardson, Tower Hill Botanical Director Kill Your Lawn Part of our 2020 WaterWatch Lecture Series NATURE WATCH – KILL YOUR LAWN from Norwell Spotlight TV on Vimeo. Please enjoy these 2019 Gardening Green Expo videos thanks to Norwell Spotlight TV. Katie Banks Hone, The Monarch Gardener Saving the Monarch, One Yard at a Time NORWELL NATURE WATCH – […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent This month the North and South Rivers Watershed Association’s “50 Places to Explore” contest, which encourages the public to visit conservation lands and other open space areas, features properties in Weymouth, as well those located on the land that used to be the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Weymouth is a large town, with 46 parks and recreation […]