Category: Nature by Kezia Bacon

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, […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon If you live on the South Shore, chances are you’ve been to Wompatuck State Park — 3,500+ acres of woods, wetlands, meadows, and waterways that extend […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Ah, the weekend! Saturdays and Sundays mean different things to different people. Some are heading to work. Some are spending quality time on their children’s athletic […]

NATURE by Kezia Bacon My love affair with the North River began in my mid-teens, thanks to the enthusiasm of a group of high school friends. Together, we spent a […]