Walking Club is Back! Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield. Park and meet at the small on-site parking lot at 905 Union Street. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 […]
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 […]
Have you ever gazed out over the beautiful estuary of the North River and wondered how it all formed, and how it has changed? This field trip, with NSRWA's own Sara Grady, Ph.D. and UMass Amherst Research Professor Brian Yellen Ph.D., will familiarize participants with the amazing story of salt marsh resilience in the North […]
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 […]
WALKING CLUB IS BACK! Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Nelson Memorial Forest in Marshfield. Park and meet at Union Street Woodland, which is located just before Hunter Drive while driving north on Union Street in Marshfield. Additional parking (2 cars) on Highland Street, at the intersection […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. Limited on-site parking. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. Click here to register Read more about the walking club. Pick up your FREE […]
Join Ellen Herling, Alida Alberts, and a group of new friends to explore Jacob's Pond Conservation Area in Norwell. Meet in the parking lot at 81 Jacobs Ln, Norwell. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. Click here to register Read more about […]
Saturday, October 8 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Join our Guest Host, Jim Spinale, to welcome the fall with a walk at the Cranberry Bogs in Duxbury. Hear about history and local ecosystems, while meeting new friends. Meet in the parking area for Round Pond at 480 Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Hope to see […]
REGISTER HERE Ecosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running in a Changing Climate In partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series, we will visit the Third Herring Brook (which is also a major source of drinking […]
Sunday, November 6 10:00-11:30am Join the NSRWA on a guided walk into the woods of Pembroke. Expand your nature knowledge as we identify trees, look for wildlife, engage in kid-friendly nature activities, and just enjoy some time outside. We will see the Herring Brook, a major tributary that joins with the Indian Head River to […]
Saturday, November 12 @ 10:00am - 11:30pm This month’s Walking Club Guest Host is Jim Spinale. A resident of Plymouth, Jim taught science in Whitman for 37 years. He is a passionate nature enthusiast and educator of students of all ages. He currently volunteers at the South Shore Natural Science Center. This month, we will […]
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 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. […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield Saturday, December 10 10:00am - 11:30pm Join Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a walk through Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield. Roger is a resident of Marshfield, where he owns and operates the Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses on martial arts. He is also member of the […]
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 […]
Join us for the Twilight Solstice Exploration: A walk through Stetson Meadows exploring nocturnal wildlife, their adaptations, and our own senses! Families and kids - Looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Want to take a walk in a local park on the shortest day of the year? Join […]
NSRWA's 29th Annual New Year's Day Walk at Forge Pond Park, Hanover Sunday January 1, 2023 1:00-3:30pm Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for the 29th Annual New Year's Day Walk at Forge Pond Park in Hanover! We will explore Forge Pond Park trails and the adjacent Summer Street Conservation Land trails. See […]