Category: Nature by Kezia Bacon

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Here on the South Shore, our woodlands are dominated by Eastern white pine trees, along with plenty of oaks and maples. American Holly trees (Ilex […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent From Nantasket to Manomet, Cohasset to Monponsett, up the Shumatuscacant River and down Musquashcut Brook, there are places all over the South Shore whose names […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Dams can be found on many of our local rivers and streams – some dating back to the 1600s. Originally a power source for mills […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent One of our objectives here at NSRWA is to encourage individuals of all ages and abilities to experience the outdoors, and hopefully make meaningful connections […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Summer is here! The days have grown longer, the landscape has become greener, and the parking lots at our public beaches are overflowing with cars. […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent It’s paddling season! Are you ready to pull your kayak, canoe or paddleboard out of storage and get yourself out on the water? I am! […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Do you know about the Bay Circuit Trail? Originally conceived in 1929 as an “outer Emerald Necklace,” it’s a corridor of public open space properties […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Chances are, if you live on the South Shore, your town has an excellent playground. If you’re the parent, grandparent, or caretaker of a young […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Friendship, the outdoors, exercise and caffeine… A great way to combine some of the best things in life is to grab coffee with a friend […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Now that we’ve had our first snows of 2023, it’s time to plan some cross-country skiing. But will we have sufficient snow this winter for […]