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 […]
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 […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Wheelwright Park in Cohasset Saturday, January 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:30pm Our Guest Host for January is Irene Bilodeau. Irene is an avid hiker/walker who loves nothing better than exploring a new trail with her dog, River. In January, we will be exploring Wheelwright Park in Cohasset. This trail is interesting because […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield Saturday, February 11, 2023 10:00am - 11:30pm Join Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a walk through the Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Roger is a resident of Marshfield, where he owns and operates the Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses on martial arts. He is […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate Saturday, March 11 10:00am - 11:30pm Please join us on March 11th as we explore Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. This 334-acre property features a panoramic view of the Herring River and its salt marshes. Walking trails, a fishing pier, a small trailered boat launching ramp, […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Denham Pond in Hanover Saturday, April 8 10:00am - 11:30pm Please join Walking Club Guest Host Chris Jacobs on Saturday, April 8th, as we explore Denham Pond in Hanover. Chris Jacobs is a non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience educating about and advocating for the natural world. Chris has a […]
New Trail Exploration and Dedication Along the Indian Head River Saturday, May 13 9 am - 11 am Hanover Canoe Launch Free Event! Register HERE Join the Indian Head River Trail Coalition for a walk in Hanover on Saturday May 13 at 9:00 AM as we officially unveil the new Mattakeeset trail and “Chapman’s Landing […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Norris Reservation in Norwell Saturday, May 13 10:00-11:30am Join us for Walking Club in May, our Guest Host for this month is Liam Norton. Liam is an avid birder, science educator, traveler, and photographer born and raised in Scituate, Massachusetts. He is a Bird Tour Leader for Birding Scituate, who recently graduated […]
Walking Club – Nelson Memorial Forest, Marshfield Saturday, June 10 10:00-11:30am Join guest host Irene Bilodeau as we explore the Nelson Memorial Forest on June 10th. Irene is an avid hiker who loves exploring trails on the South Shore with her dog. The New England Forestry Foundation owns the Nelson Memorial Park- a 180-acre parcel. There […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Union Street Woodlands, Marshfield Saturday, July 8 10:00-11:30am Join Guest Hosts Alida and Hank Alberts as we explore the Union Street Woodlands in Marshfield. This property includes 41 acres of Marshfield Conservation land, which has mixed hardwood and white pine forest. A half-mile trail with boardwalks leads to Nelson Memorial Forest. […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Bates Lane Conservation Area, Scituate Saturday, August 12 10:00-11:30am Please join the NSRWA Walking Club on Saturday, August 12th as we explore the beautiful Bates Lane Conservation Area in Scituate. Before 1831, this land was used primarily for agriculture. This forest probably began growing in the 1850s. Old stone walls reveal property […]
Join our Guest Host, Jim Spinale, as we explore the history of cranberry farming in Duxbury. Jim is a former science teacher, historian, and nature enthusiast who will guide us through one of his favorite properties - Round Pond in Duxbury. This 232-acre property, which includes the David Cutler Forest, features a kettle hole pond […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover Saturday, October 14 10:00-11:30am Please join us on Saturday, October 14th as we welcome Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson and explore the Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover. The Thomsons are long time NSWRA members and walk these trails often, accompanied by their dog Koda. Doug chaired the […]
Walking Club - Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury Saturday, November 11 10:00am - 11:30pm Please join us on Saturday, November 11 as we explore the Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury with Guest Host Tag Carpenter. Tag Carpenter grew up in Duxbury, and stayed because he hasn't found a nicer place. He's an active kayaker, and […]