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Water is the Blood of Creation

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Jonathan James Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Nation - Water is an integral part of the Wampanoag peoples’ identity and connection to Creation. Their interdependence on the waterways has spanned for thousands of years and continues to be paramount for their health, transportation, subsistence, and ceremonies. Join us to learn from […]

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The 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Whit Perry, Plimouth Plantation - 2020 marks the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower landing at Plymouth and the birth of our nation. Join us for this exciting presentation about the historic restoration of the Mayflower and the celebratory sail planned for May of 2020 from Charlestown in Boston Harbor. […]

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Mosquitos, Spraying and Triple EEE

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Blake Dinius, Plymouth County Extension Entomologist - More than just annoying, mosquitoes may be the most dangerous animal in the world (Great white sharks, step aside!) The incidence of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Plymouth county ranks among the highest in the nation. Join Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius […]

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Kill Your Lawn

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Mark Richardson, Tower Hill Botanical Director - According to NASA, in the United States more surface area is covered by lawn than by any other single irrigated crop. Lawns are resource-heavy, requiring irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides to thrive in our climate. Learn how to replace your lawn with beautiful […]

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Shad, River Herring and Eels in Massachusetts

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. John Sheppard, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries - These curious fish migrate thousands of miles between fresh and saltwater and are incredibly important to our ocean and aquatic food webs. John Sheppard of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries Diadromous Fish project will share the latest news about their […]

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Climate Change Cafe: Keeping Your Head Above Water

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Alexandra Vecchio, Mass Audubon Climate Change Program Manager - The subject of climate change with all of its ramifications can be overwhelming. We know our life choices have significant impacts on the health of our communities and planet. We struggle with individual action plans that can make a difference. […]

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The Life History and Conservation of the Diamondback Terrapin

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Patty Levasseur, Graduate Researcher, Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay & University of Massachusetts - A once abundant turtle species, diamondback terrapins were an important food source for the Continental Army and later for slaves on coastal plantations dating back to the 1700s. Terrapin meat later became a delicacy for the […]

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Weather vs. Climate and Climate Change

South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, United States

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Eleanor Vallier-Talbot, Meteorologist National Weather Service - Weather watchers everywhere have been seeing the changes that have been happening around us, especially with the increasing number and intensity of storms locally and worldwide. Prolonged droughts have also caused major problems, especially with dwindling water and food supplies. This presentation […]

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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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Winter Nature Challenge (Formerly WaterWatch Lectures)

Winter Nature Challenge 2022! Stay active and engaged with nature this winter! Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon for our 2022 Winter Nature Challenge! Each week starting in January and running through March, will have a virtual presentation, a nature challenge to do on your own or with your family, […]

Expand Your Seafood Options with Unfamiliar Fish – Zoom and Live event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Joe Norton, Mullaney’s Harborside Seafood Market and Local Fishermen – Redfish, Black Sea Bass, Monkfish, Hake, Skate, Dogfish… these are just a few unfamiliar locally caught fish that should be more familiar on your dinner plate! There are many delicious fish that we could eat, but don’t, simply because […]

How to Go Electric! – Zoom event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Laura Burns, Hingham Net Zero – People are always asking “what can I do about climate change?” One of the best things you can do is electrify your home. Going electric in your home can save money, improve your health, and reduce carbon emissions. But how to do it? […]

PFAS in Our Waters – Zoom event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Neal Merritt, Hanover Water Superintendent, Jason Federico, Norwell Water Supply, Peter Dillon Norwell Water Commissioner, Sandra Baird, Toxicologist MassDEP’s Office of Research and Standards - Recently, much attention is being paid to a group of chemicals known as PFAS (Per and Poly Flouroalkyl Substances) or forever chemicals that are […]

Snowy Owls – Zoom event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Doug Lowry, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries These incredible, nomadic Arctic owls frequently visit New England coastal regions during the winter, and are often seen at Logan Airport. Explore the year-round life cycle of Snowy Owls and their time in Southeast Massachusetts. We will share information, opportunities, and guidelines […]

Slavery and Black Life in North River Communities, 1673-1865 – Zoom event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Wayne Tucker, Eleven Names Project In 1673, Scituate shipbuilder Walter Briggs purchased Maria, an African child, from a Boston widow. For the next 110 years, slavery was a legal, widespread, and a mundane fact of life in the communities surrounding the North River. Local shipyards exploited enslaved labor. Ships […]

Making Salt Marshes More Climate Resilient – Zoom event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. Tom Bell, Hydrologist and GIS expert, Sara Grady, NSRWA Watershed Ecologist and Mass Bays South Shore Regional Coordinator, and Danielle Perry, MassAudubon Coastal Resilience Program Director  Restoring, healing, and adapting our local salt marshes to withstand rising sea levels will be important to maintain their ecological values in a […]

Climate Cafe at Stellwagen Brewery – Zoom and Live event

Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series. NSRWA and Mass Audubon Education Staff The Climate Cafe model, used globally, is a forum for judgment-free, informal climate conversations in local communities. These conversations not only foster an understanding of climate change and its local impacts, but also equip participants with the skills and confidence they need to […]