Join NSRWA Educator Brian Taylor and local historian Jim Glinski for a special tour of the Mordecai Lincoln Property in Scituate. The event will include a hike on the property's trail along Bound Brook and the Gulf River, a kayak paddle on the Gulf River, and a tour of the 17th century main house. This […]
Walking Club Returns! Wompatuck State Park in Hingham Saturday, September 13 10:00-11:30am Join guest hosts Steve Gammon and Doug Luoma as we explore Wompatuck State Park in Hingham on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00-11:30. Steve and Doug are members of the Friends of Wompatuck non-profit organization and have intimate knowledge of the park and its […]
Wild Rice Paddle 2025 Saturday, September 20 10:00-11:30am Join us on a relaxing autumn paddle around the Upper Reaches of the North River. The confluence of the Indian Head River and Herring Brook forms the upper reaches of the North River. This creates a lovely freshwater tidal marsh, one of only a handful in the […]
NSRWA Walking Club Knapp Town Forest/North Hill Marsh in Duxbury Saturday, October 11 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Doug Lowry as we explore Knapp Town Forest and North Hill Marsh Sanctuary in Duxbury on Saturday, October 11 from 10:00-11:30am. Doug is a senior teacher naturalist for Mass Audubon with extensive […]
Meditative Walk at Chapman’s Landing - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER With Kezia Bacon Monday, October 13 (Indigenous Peoples Day) 2:00-4:00pm At Chapman’s Landing, Hanover Explore Chapman’s Landing with NSRWA! We’ll follow a trail through the woods and enjoy occasional views of the Indian Head River, the North River, and Iron Mine Brook. While walking, participants […]
Beachgrass Planting at Peggotty Beach 2025 Saturday, November 1 10:00am to 12:00noon Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Scituate Beach Commission, Harbor United Methodist Church, and Scituate Trashed on Saturday morning, November 1st for some fun hands-on community engagement and beach rejuvenation at Peggotty Beach in Scituate! Discover why our local beaches are […]
2025 NSRWA Member Appreciation Lunch and Annual Meeting Sunday, November 2, 2025 11:00am-2:00pm JPH Organization at Ferry Hill Registration Required - Members Only Event We invite you to join us for our annual Members Only event as we honor and celebrate the dedicated volunteers who donate their time and talents to the NSRWA. This afternoon […]
A Walk for Nature, in Honor of Fred St. Ours, Jr. Location: Stetson Meadows, 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell Saturday, November 8 10:00am-12:00pm Rain date: November 9 In the forested land and waters near his home, Fred St. Ours. Jr. found a “playground” that suited his boundless curiosity. Exploring by foot, bike and canoe, Fred […]
Know Your Local Waters: The Waterways of Norwell Slideshow Presentation Thursday, November 13 2:00-3:30pm with Kezia Bacon, North and South Rivers Watershed Association How well do you know Norwell’s waterways? Join NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon to learn all about the North River and its various tributaries and ponds. We’ll also take a peek into the two […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Alton Smith Reserve in Hanson Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Dave Mansfield as we explore Alton Smith Reserve and Sleeper Conservation Area in Hanson as well as part of J. J. Shepherd Memorial Forest in Pembroke on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00-11:30. […]
Guided Walk: Donovan Fields and Wildcat Brook Monday, November 17 1:30-3:30pm Van transportation provided. Meet at Norwell COA. with Kezia Bacon and Brian Taylor, North and South Rivers Watershed Association Join NSRWA for a guided walk along Wildcat Brook (also known as Margaret’s Brook). We’ll follow a section of Norwell’s Pathway, as well as town […]
A History of the South River Tuesday, November 18 1:00-2:30pm with Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Join us this fall to learn all about the South River! Know Your Local Waters, our collaboration with the Marshfield Senior Center, continues on select Tuesdays at 1:00pm. On November 18, Kezia Bacon brings a new slideshow presentation, “A History […]
Portland Gale Walk at Rexhame Beach Tuesday, November 25 1:00-2:30pm with Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Join us this fall to learn all about the South River! Know Your Local Waters, our collaboration with the Marshfield Senior Center, continues on select Tuesdays at 1:00pm. On November 25th, Brian Taylor and Kezia Bacon will offer a guided […]
History of the North and South Rivers Monday, December 1 6:30pm Ventress Memorial Library, Marshfield Join NSRWA for an engaging slideshow presentation on the History of the North and South Rivers. It’s happening Monday, December 1 at 6:30pm at the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield (15 Library Plaza). Free admission. For more information, visit: https://www.ventresslibrary.org/adult-programs/
Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 10 3:00-6:00pm 214 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2025! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served.
River Trivia at Untold Brewing in Scituate Thursday, December 11 6:00-8:00pm Food will be available from Just the Dip food truck Join us for a night of river-themed trivia at Untold Brewing in Scituate. Untold will donate $1 from each pint to support NSRWA's work protecting our local waters. Whether you’re ready to show off your river knowledge […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Colby Phillips Trails in Hanover Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson as we explore the Colby-Phillips Trails in Hanover on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00-11:30am. The Thomsons are long time NSWRA members, avid hikers and have graciously hosted walks […]
2025 Twilight Solstice Walk Sunday, December 21 4:00-5:30pm Join us for the 2025 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 […]
Ring in the New Year with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for our Annual New Year's Day Walk! Hanover's Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails Thursday, January 1, 2026 1:00 to 3:00pm This trail network is a hidden gem! Traverse extensive boardwalks over freshwater tidal marsh, enjoy breathtaking views of the North […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield Saturday, January 10, 2026 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Roger Widden as we explore Webster's Wilderness in Marshfield on Saturday, January 10 from 10:00-11:30. Roger is a Marshfield resident who owns and operates the Whidden School of Fitness, which focuses on martial […]