A photograph of a stream flowing through a snow-covered forest.

  • Mother’s Day Family Fishing Workshop

    Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover Hanover, MA, United States

    A family friendly fishing workshop for all experience levels. Come alone or with your friends. The NSRWA will have equipment for use, but feel free to bring your own. We will be starting at 9:00am at the Hanover side of Luddam's Ford Park. NSRWA educator Brian Taylor will discuss local history, flora and fauna, pond […]

  • Luddam’s Ford Family Picnic/Fishing/Paddle

    Join us for a family day in the watershed on the Hanover side of Luddam's Ford Park. This will be a chance for kids to learn to fish, explore the waterfront with friends and family. This park offers an excellent picnic area with space to run around, trails, waterfall and plenty of space to explore. […]

  • Winter in the Wild! at Melzar Hatch Preserve in Hanover

    Youngsters home from school? Looking to get outside? Join the NSRWA on a family friendly outdoor event as we explore Melzar Hatch Preserve in Hanover. NSRWA’s environmental educator Brian Taylor will lead us on activities such as forest navigation, animal tracks search, camouflage survival, nature discovery, and using our senses to experience our surroundings. A […]

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  • Winter in the Wild! at Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield

    Youngsters home from school? Looking to get outside? Join the NSRWA on a family friendly outdoor event as we explore Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield. NSRWA’s environmental educator Brian Taylor will lead us on activities such as forest navigation, animal tracks search, camouflage survival, nature discovery, and using our senses to experience our surroundings. A […]

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  • Winter in the Wild! at J.J Shepherd Memorial Forest in Pembroke

    Youngsters home from school? Looking to get outside? Join the NSRWA on a family friendly outdoor event as we explore the J.J. Shepherd Memorial Forest  in Pembroke. NSRWA’s environmental educator Brian Taylor will lead us on activities such as forest navigation, animal tracks search, camouflage survival, nature discovery, and using our senses to experience our […]

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  • Winter Nature Challenge 2021

    This year, in place of our WaterWatch Lecture Series, we are presenting Winter Nature Challenge 2021! Scroll down below the events list to see the recorded presentations! Stay active and engaged with nature this winter! Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, South Shore Natural Science Center, and Mass Audubon in our 2021 Winter […]

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  • Indian Head River Trail Clean Up

    Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover Hanover, MA, United States

    Let’s clean up those trails and keep the trash from going downstream on Earth week! Join the Indian Head Trail Coalition (NSRWA is part of this great group) for a clean-up along the banks of the Indian Head River.  Please meet us at Luddams Ford Park in Hanover at 9:30 a.m. for a brief introduction […]

  • NSRWA’s 28th Annual New Year’s Day Walk!

    luddams Ford Park 251 Elm St, Hanover, United States

    Join the NSRWA on the 28th Annual New Year's Day Walk around the Indian Head River Trails in Hanover. On Saturday, January 1, from 1:00 to 3:00pm the NSRWA will have several stations set up for you to visit. This will be a self guided "choose your own adventure" walk, meaning you can go to […]

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  • Guided Insect Discovery Walk with Blake Dinius and Brian Taylor

    Hobomock Trails 81 Learning Lane, Pembroke, MA, United States

    Join Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius and NSRWA Educator Brian Taylor as we embark on an insect discovery walk at Hobomock Trails in Pembroke. Take your new knowledge from Blake's Winter Nature Challenge presentation a step further as we look into the amazing world of insects! You'd be amazed at what we can find, even […]

  • Indian Head River Day

    Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover Hanover, MA, United States

    Celebrate the completion of the Indian Head River Trail Loop! Visit Luddam's Ford Park, Hanover all day to learn about the project. Pre-register to participate in featured recreation events! All programs have limited capacity, so get your tickets now: Schedule 9:00-10:00am - Trail Run Join Wildlands Trust, Altra & Marathon Sports for a 5 mile […]

  • Insect Discovery Walk with Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius

    Jacobs Pond Conservation Area 81 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

    Join the NSRWA and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius, as we discover the amazing world of insects. Insects make up the largest portion of life on Earth. They were even here before the dinosaurs! We will embark on a guided walk through field, forest, and aquatic ecosystems as we search for insect life. There is […]

  • Geocaching at Stetson Meadows

    2 Meadow Farm Way. Nowell, MA 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell, MA, United States

    New to Geocaching? Never heard of Geocaching? Interested in Geocaching? What in the world is Geocaching? Join the NSRWA on a guided Geocaching program. Whether you're new to geocaching or an old pro, anyone is welcome! To put it simply, geocaching is basically looking for hidden treasure in the woods. It's a great addition to […]

  • Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 1

    North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

    Session 1: June 7 from 8 to 11am Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program. At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To "sweeten" the deal, we'll throw in some of Doug's legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to […]

  • Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 2

    North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

    Session 2: June 14 from 8 to 11am Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program. At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To "sweeten" the deal, we'll throw in some of Doug's legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to […]

  • Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 3

    North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

    Session 3: June 21 from 8 to 11am Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program. At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To "sweeten" the deal, we'll throw in some of Doug's legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to […]

  • Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed – Session 4

    North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States

    Session 4: June 28 from 8 to 11am Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program. At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To "sweeten" the deal, we'll throw in some of Doug's legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to […]

  • Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield

    Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield Sunday, November 20 10:00-11:30am Looking for a family fun opportunity this fall? Join the NSRWA on a guided walk to Couch Beach! This guided walk starts with a lovely stroll through a dense mixed forest with occasional wetlands. After about a mile, the trail opens up to the […]

  • Family Fall Hike: Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails in Hanover

    Chapmans Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails 2 Indian Head Dr., Hanover, MA, United States

    Family Fall Hike: Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails in Hanover Sunday December 4 10:00-11:30am Looking for a fun and engaging walk this fall? Join the NSRWA on a low-key relaxing hike around Hanover's Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails. We will explore the beautiful surroundings, including views of the Indian Head River. […]

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  • Family Fall Hike: Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield

    Family Fall Hike: Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield Sunday December 11 10:00-11:30am Looking to get outside and into a fall adventure with the family? Join the NSRWA on a family-friendly outdoor event as we explore Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield. NSRWA’s environmental educator, Brian Taylor, will lead us in activities such as forest navigation, animal […]

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