Category: Nature by Kezia Bacon

NATURE by Kezia Bacon For the past few years, NSRWA’s Explore South Shore program has featured walking trails in its weekend posts. Since there are more than 200 public nature […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Milestone birthdays are both a time to reflect and to plan for the future. As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, I’ve been thinking about our […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Last week’s high temperatures and humidity made it evident that summer has indeed arrived. Heat tolerance is not among my strengths, so in times like these, […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon June is National Rivers Month — an annual celebration of the beauty and importance of rivers. In honor of this designation, which dates back to 2005, this […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Until recently, a typical herring count at Veterans Memorial Park in Marshfield went something like this: stand at the edge of the river, stare down into […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon It’s the middle of the night, the moon is full, and you have waded shin-deep into the ocean, carrying a flashlight, and toting a plastic pole. […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon It’s time to get to know the Monatiquot River! Until recently, public access to this enchanting stream was quite limited. But in the last few years, […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon We’re quite fortunate here on the South Shore, when it comes to open space. Conservation land, wildlife sanctuaries, and nature preserves abound. There are more than […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Happy New Year from Explore South Shore! Every January, I highlight new places in our area where the public can enjoy the outdoors. Some opened recently, […]