BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North and South Rivers Watershed Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:North and South Rivers Watershed Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nsrwa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North and South Rivers Watershed Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20240402T151757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172500Z UID:63818-1713985200-1713992400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Inundation District and When in Drought Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Climate Change Film Series \nInundation District and When in Drought Film Screening\nWednesday\, April 24\n7:00-9:00pm\nReel Theater\, Scituate\nRegistration Required\, Suggested Donation $10 per ticket \nEvent Co-Sponsors\nNorth and South Rivers Watershed Association – Weir River Watershed Association – 350 Mass South Shore \nJoin the NSRWA\, WRWA and 350 Mass South Shore for a screening of two films that look at climate change impacts from two sides of the climate change coin – too much water and too little. Film screenings to be followed by a 30 minute Q&A with the filmmakers and local climate experts who can share how we\, collectively and individually\, can empower our communities to adapt to a changing climate. Registration required\, suggested donation $10 per ticket \nInundation District is a 79 minute film about the development of the Seaport District in a time of rising tides and intensifying storms. What happens when a vulnerable city builds by the sea? Directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning director David Abel\, this feature-length film explores the implications of one city’s decision to ignore the threats posed by climate change and spend billions of dollars building a new waterfront district – on landfill\, at sea level\, and in the bullseye of rising seas. \nWhen in Drought\, is an 8 minute episode of the Turnaround Films series\, produced by Trillium Studios Film and directed by local filmmakers Yari and Cary Wolinsky. This short film looks at the opposite side of the climate change coin\, more intense droughts.  \nWater in Massachusetts is as finite a resource as it is in California\, Arizona\, and other parts of the world where crippling droughts have made that fact clear.  The limits of our water supply become more obvious as the population grows and weather patterns change. Now droughts are becoming more severe and frequent as heavy downpours replace regular\, gentle rains\, creating intensely dry spans in between rainfalls.   \nA Q&A session after the screening will be held with the filmmakers: David Abel\, Director and Producer of Inundation District; Yari Wolinsky\, Director of When in Drought; Jason Burtner\, MassCZM South Shore Regional Coordinator; Dr. Sarah Das\, WHOI Climate Scientist and member of the Governor’s Climate Science Advisory Panel; and Samantha Woods\, Executive Director for the North and South Rivers Watershed. Discussion will focus on what we can and are doing locally to adapt to sea level rise and droughts in our own region.   \nRegister Now! \n    URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/inundation-district-and-when-in-drought-film-screening/ CATEGORIES:Education,Movie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/02110801/Inundation-District.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20240322T152307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152629Z UID:63667-1713002400-1713007800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Denham Pond in Hanover DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Denham Pond in Hanover\nSaturday\, April 13\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease join us on April 13th from 10:00-11:30 as we explore Denham Pond in Hanover. Denham Pond is a spectacular place to visit in the spring\, for its rich biodiversity and plethora of spring ephemerals. We are looking forward to a very special walk as we look for signs of spring. Denham Pond is a property owned by the Town of Hanover\, located at 106 Circuit Street.  Formerly a well-managed forestry parcel\, it contains an easy wood-road trail through wooded uplands\, and mostly dry footpaths through wetland areas. There are two vernal pools on the east side of the property. Denham Pond\, a small dammed pond located at the entrance to the property\, has been well loved by generations of neighborhood children for summer fishing and winter skating.  Fauna to be seen at Denham Pond include spotted and red-backed salamanders\, wood frogs\, white tailed deer\, wild turkey\, and red squirrel. Notable flora include stands of mature white pine and eastern hemlock\, as well as red cedar\, red oak\, beech\, holly\, and the occasional yellow birch. \nLook for the NSRWA sign on Circuit Street.  Follow the gravel path to the end\, where you will find available parking in an open field.  Click here for a map. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-denham-pond-in-hanover/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22112604/Denham-Pond-Trails-e1711121180592.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20240311T141657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T200239Z UID:63492-1710144000-1710597600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Gardening Green Expo 2024 DESCRIPTION:Gardening Green Expo will be a hybrid event this year\, and it is scheduled for March 11-16. We will be doing live Zoom presentations during the week at 7:00pm\, and will have a live event at Kennedy’s Country Gardens on Saturday\, March 16 from 10am-2pm. Doug Tallamy will be doing a Zoom presentation on Tuesday\, March 12. \nOur theme this year is: Sustainable Gardening\nA sustainable garden is one that gives back to nature instead of taking from it. By gardening sustainably\, these practices ensure that your garden will be more self-sustaining\, require less water\, and be more low maintenance. With eco-friendly practices like these\, you can ensure your garden will remain healthy and will be able to adapt to the effects of a changing climate: \n\nPlant More Heat and Drought Tolerant Native Plants\nCollect Rain Water and Create Rain Gardens\nReduce Lawn to Create Natural Defenses Against Flooding\nLeave the Leaves and Plants in the Fall for Wildlife\nEliminate the Use of Chemicals\nCompost Food and Garden Waste to Improve Soil Health\nPlant Pollinator Friendly Plants\n\nRegister for the FREE Live Zoom Presentations here \nLive Zoom Presentations – Monday\, March 11 through Friday\, March 15\nLive Event – Saturday\, March 16 from 10am-2pm at Kennedy’s Country Gardens \nOur featured presenter is renowned author Doug Tallamy. With Bringing Nature Home\, Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His second book\, the New York Times bestseller Nature’s Best Hope\, urged homeowners to take conservation into their own hands. This year he will be presenting his newest talk\, I Know You’re Very Busy but… I Want to Learn More About Nature Gardening. \nTallamy says\, “Nearly every day I get emails from people who have read my books and heard my talks and yet still have questions about ecological landscaping. These are good\, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution\, biodiversity\, invasive species\, insect declines\, native and non-native plants\, conservation and restoration\, residential and city landscapes\, urban issues\, oak biology\, keystone plants\, Homegrown National Park\, monarchs\, supporting wildlife at home\, and more. In this talk I address as many of these queries as I can with hope that my answers will further motivate people to help restore ecosystem function where they live\, work\, play\, worship\, and farm.” \nZoom Presentations\nMonday\, March 11 – Zoom @ 7:00pm – The Secret Lives of Bugs – Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist – SEE VIDEO BELOW \nTuesday\, March 12 – Zoom @ 7:00pm – I Know You’re Very Busy but… I Want to Learn More About Nature Gardening – Doug Tallamy\, Homegrown National Park – SEE VIDEO BELOW \nWednesday\, March 13 – Zoom @ 7:00pm – The Nitty-Gritty of Building a Sustainable Garden – Kristen Nicholson\, Blue Stem Natives – SEE VIDEO BELOW \nThursday\, March 14 – Zoom @ 7:00pm – Achieving a Beautiful Garden with Drought Tolerant Plants – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs – SEE VIDEO BELOW \nFriday\, March 15 – Zoom @ 7:00pm – The Joy of Composting – Turning Garbage to Gold – Ann McGovern\, Mass DEP (Retired) \nLive Event \nSaturday\, March 16 from 10am-2pm at Kennedy’s Country Gardens \nAt Gardening Green Expo you can stroll through the greenhouses at Kennedy’s Country Gardens and visit with vendors of products and services that will help you get the best out of your garden and lawn. There will also be talks by local experts and environmental organizations. In conjunction with the expo\, NSRWA will be taking orders for rain barrels and composters again this year. \nWe will also have the Bobby Mac’s Mobile Tool Sharpening Truck onsite. Service is first come first serve\, and the prices are on their website. \nBungalow Kitchen + Catering will be on hand with food for purchase. \nLive Presentations at Kennedy’s\nSaturday\, March 16 @ 10:00am – Rain Gardens: Gardening for a Greener Future! – Brian Taylor\, NSRWA \nSaturday\, March 16 @ 11:00am – Rewilding 101: Attract More Wildlife While Saving Time and Money: Step-by-step guidelines on how to let nature reclaim a tiny portion of your lawn – Lisey Good\, Wild Cohasset \nSaturday\, March 16 @ 12:00pm – Regenerative farming and our practices at Holly Hill – Jon Belber\, Holly Hill Farm \nSaturday\, March 16 @ 1:00pm – Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Back Yard and Beyond – Russ Cohen\, Naturalist and Wild Edibles Instructor \nRegister to Win Prizes \n\nSigned copy of Doug Tallamy’s book “Nature’s Best Hope”\nRain barrel from the WaterSmart program\n10×10 garden plot ($40 value) at Scituate Community Garden for 2024\nGift basket and 1 year subscription from Edible Southeastern Massachusetts\n$50 gift card from Kennedy’s Country Gardens\nSeeds from Holly Hill Farm\n$50 gift card from Blue Stem Natives\n\nClick here to register to win prizes. \nDownloads\, Give-aways\, and More\n\n$35 Special NSRWA NEW Member Deal with $25 Kennedy’s Gift Card and $10 Explore South Shore Guide Map (For NEW NSRWA members only)\nFree tree saplings from Bartlett Tree Experts\nOrder your rain barrels and composters online – Ordering ends Sunday\, April 7\nDownload our 16-page Greenscapes Guide  – With tips on how to create a beautiful healthy yard the natural way. (After filling out the online form you will be redirected to the guide.)\nWatch past Gardening Green Expo videos below\nGet your FREE Help Save Water lawn sign\n\nPlant Resources\nFrom Kennedy’s Country Gardens\, UMass\, and CZM \n\nNative Perennials for Sun\nNative Perennials for Shade\nPerennials for Pollinators and Birds\nAnnuals for Bees\, Butterflies\, Hummingbirds and Songbirds\nNative Plants for Native Pollinators\nDeer Resistant Natives\nPlants to Support At-risk Insects by Dr. Robert Gegear\nCoastal Landscaping in Massachusetts Plant List\n\nPlant and Garden Resources\nFrom Blue Stem Natives\, Doveflower Cottage\, Blake Dinius\, Doug Tallamy\, and National Wildlife Federation\, Wild Ones\, Mass DEP\, and the Buy Nothing Project \n\nRoadside Plants\nEdible Plants\nShoreline Plants\nThe Battle Between Native and Invasive Plants\nThe Magic of Butterflies Resource List\nNative Plant Finder\nHomegrown National Park\nKid-Friendly Gardens – Books\nKid-Friendly Gardens – Plants\nLittle Bee Big World Resource List\nPlant and Garden Resources from Wild Ones\nThe Buy Nothing Project Can Help You Garden Green\nComposting – The Heart of Climate-Wise and Organic Gardening\nComposting is Easy\nFood Web of the Compost Pile\nHome Composting & Green Landscaping\nThe Climate Conscious Garden\n\nWant to see more programs like this? Please make a gift to the NSRWA to protect local waters. \n \n  \n  \n  \nThis FREE expo is sponsored by the WaterSmart program\, North and South Rivers Watershed Association\, and Kennedy’s Country Gardens. WaterSmart is a nonprofit partnership between the NSRWA and 12 towns on the South Shore: Cohasset\, Duxbury\, Hanover\, Hingham\, Hull\, Kingston\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Rockland\, Scituate and Weymouth. Our programs are based on the belief that education is key. Since its creation\, WaterSmart has educated thousands of local school-age children\, adults\, and businesses on water conservation\, stormwater pollution\, where their water comes from\, and how to care for it.  \nThe Secret Lives of Bugs – Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist \n \nI Know You’re Very Busy but… I Want to Learn More About Nature Gardening – Doug Tallamy \n \nThe Nitty-Gritty of Building a Sustainable Garden – Kristen Nicholson\, Blue Stem Natives \n\, \nAchieving a Beautiful Garden with Drought Tolerant Plants – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs \n \nPlease Enjoy These Videos From Past Expos\nBuilding Good Healthy Regenerative Soil in a Changing Climate – Jon Belber\, Holly Hill Farm \n \nProtecting Our Waters Through Gardening – Brian Taylor\, NSRWA \n \nAttract More Butterflies to Your Garden! – Lisey Good\, – Founder\, Wild Cohasset \n \nBiochar – For Healthy Plants and a Healthy Planet – Debbie Cook\, Biochar Afficionado \n \nClimate Conscious Gardening: Building Sustainable Landscapes – Kristen Nicholson\, Blue Stem Natives \n \nThe Nature of Oaks – Doug Tallamy\, Renowned author and Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware \n \nComposting and Mulching for Climate-Wise Gardening – Ann McGovern\,  Compost Specialist\, Mass Dept. of Environmental Protection (Retired) \n \nThe Ecosystem Native Plants Support – Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist \n \nThe Drought Resistant Yard: Creating Beautiful Spaces Using Native and Non-native Plants with Less Water – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs \n \nPollinators and Their Host Plants – Blue Stem Natives  \n \nKid-Friendly Gardens – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs \n \nGarden for Wildlife: Remove Invasives & Plant Natives to Help Birds\, Butterflies and Other Wild Creatures\nBy Lisey Good\, Founder\, Wild Cohasset – The Lisey Good Zoom presentation video had a conversion error\, however\, you can download the presentation and listen to the audio with the links below:\nDownload Lisey Good’s Presentation here.\nListen to Lisey Good’s Presentation here  \nThe Importance of Insects and Gardening for Native Bees – Blake Dinius\, Entomologist Educator at County of Plymouth \n \nAudubon Plants for Birds Presentation by Don Eaton\, Bower & Branch \n \nGrowing Tasty Edible Greens and Snacks – Jon Belber\, Holly Hill Farm \n \nBuilding a Rain Garden – Samantha Woods\, NSRWA \n \nComposting for Zero Waste – Ann McGovern\, Retired MassDEP Compost Specialist \n \nBackyard Birding – Doug Lowry\, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/gardening-green-expo-2024/ CATEGORIES:Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/02125538/woman-watering-flowers-shutterstock_199692839-scaled-e1612288561225.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20240223T160848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T160848Z UID:63226-1709978400-1709983800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Duxbury Beach DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Duxbury Beach\nSaturday\, March 9\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a winter walk on Duxbury Beach on March 9th from 10-11:30 am. 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 Marshfield Trails Committee\, a nature enthusiast\, an Appalachian Trail Guide\, and a favorite Walking Club Guest Host. \nWe will be exploring Duxbury Beach\, a 7.5-mile long barrier beach that extends from Marshfield in the north to Gurnet Point and Saquish in the south. It is a clean\, beautiful\, accessible place nestled between Duxbury Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This land is within the region of the Patuxet Wampanoag tribe\, who for centuries inhabited the area around the Jones River now known as Duxbury\, Kingston and Plymouth. Numerous artifacts have been found on Clark’s Island\, nearby. This beach has endured many hardships\, including Hurricane Carol in 1954\, the infamous Blizzard of ’78\, which caused major destruction to roads and dunes\, and the No Name Storm of 1991. Despite these hardships.  this beautiful beach is teeming with life\, even in the winter months. \nA 2018 survey indicates that the numbers of species observed on Duxbury Beach are as follows. Birds: 127\, Mammals: 8\, and Plants: 36. Some notable residents are the Snowy Owl\, the Piping Plover\, and the Least Tern. The latter two are considered to be threatened species by state and/or federal law. Like all barrier beaches\, Duxbury Beach is dynamic. Sand arrives and departs at a slow pace. Here at Duxbury\, the beach is moving westward toward the mainland. Unfortunately\, due to heavy armoring of beaches to the north (sea walls)\, Duxbury Beach is not receiving its natural nourishment of sand. \nWe look forward to exploring this special property.  Please look for NSRWA Event signs for parking  prior to the bridge\, on the Bay side of the beach off of King Caesar Road. Click here for a map. \nREGISTER HERE. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-duxbury-beach/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/11114958/Duxbury-Beach-scaled-e1705088906197.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231221T170503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T165212Z UID:62146-1707559200-1707564600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Two Mile Farm and the Jose Carreiro Woodland DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Two Mile Farm and the Jose Carreiro Woodland\nSaturday\, February 10\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin guest host Irene Bilodeau as we explore Two Mile Farm and the Jose Carreiro Woodland on February 10th. Irene is an avid traveler and hiker. She is one of our Walking Club Co-Coordinators\, and loves exploring numerous trails on the South Shore. \nThe Trustees (formerly Trustees of Reservations) acquired Two Mile Farm\, a 68-acre property\, in 1995. Narrow trails and wide cart paths pass through a white pine woodland\, with occasional hemlock\, oak and beech. Look for the remains of old stone walls. The trails slope down to the marsh’s edge\, presenting broad views of the North River and Stetson Meadows. Watch for deer grazing in the salt marsh or in the forest. Numerous small mammals call this woodland home. Listen for the chattering of marsh wrens. They are commonly observed in this section of the marsh and all the way up to the freshwater marshes in Pembroke and Hanover. \nThe Jose Carreiro Woodland consists of 11 acres of Marshfield Conservation land abutting Two Mile Farm. This property is named for Jose Carreiro\, who served as Chair of Marshfield’s Community Preservation Committee and was actively involved in protecting this small but beautiful parcel from development. A bench at a spot overlooking the river valley stands in his honor. Pine\, oak and beech forest give way to salt marsh and the North River. Oldham Brook runs along the edge of this property before it empties into the North River. Look for it on both sides of the parking area’s cul de sac. \nParking can be found at the end of Maryland Street – off of Union Street in Marshfield. Click here for a map. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nREGISTER HERE. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-two-mile-farm-and-the-jose-carreiro-woodland/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/10135252/JoseCarreiroMarshfieldKB2058-scaled-e1691690017891.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231207T173316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T155924Z UID:61924-1705518000-1709755200@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:WaterWatch Lecture Series 2024 DESCRIPTION:WaterWatch Lecture Series\nWednesdays\, January 17 – March 6\, 2024\n7:00-8:00pm \nJoin the NSRWA and Mass Audubon for this winter’s eight part educational WaterWatch Lecture Series 2024. Stay engaged with nature this winter with weekly presentations by a diverse range of presenters and themes. Each lecture is on Wednesday evening from 7-8pm with a few minutes at the end for Q&A. The program begins on January 17 and ends on March 6. \nAll lectures will be available on Zoom for FREE. However\, the first and last lectures can also be attended in person! Separate registration pages are available for those events. You will also find the separate links for the two in-person registrations in the lecture description. Each lecture will be recorded with videos at the bottom of this page. \nREGISTER FOR THE WATERWATCH LECTURE SERIES 2024 [FREE] \nTickets for Trivia Night at Stellwagen Beer Company HERE [FREE] \n2024 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE\nWednesdays\, January 17 – Eating Our Way to a More Sustainable Coast \n \nJoin us for our kick off lecture in-person at Island Creek Oyster Raw Bar in Duxbury to learn about oysters while eating a few! Live and Zoom participants will learn how scientists and aquaculturists are teaming up to create more resilient coastlines and food systems. Steve Kirk\, Director of the Massachusetts Coastal Program for The Nature Conservancy will share how oysters are being farmed and transferred to build reefs across the country\, and locally to build more resilient shorelines. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \nJanuary 24: Wind Farms Off Our Coast \nWhat’s going on off our coast? There has been a lot of noise around offshore wind farms along the Massachusetts coastline. Tune in as we are joined by Justin Bopp with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and Todd Callaghan with Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management. They will provide a clearer perspective and education as experts from within the field. We will hear about current plans\, pros and cons\, scientific data\, and potential impacts wind farms may have on marine habitat. You will walk away with a broader perspective and greater understanding about what’s going on in our coastal waters and how it affects our state\, communities\, environment\, and us! SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \nJanuary 31: Shad: America’s ‘Founding Fish’ \nShad\, a species of fish native to Southeast Massachusetts\, has a rich history\, great ecological importance and are a thrill to catch! American shad\, or Alosa sapidissima\, is an anadromous fish and one of the larger species in the same family as river herring. These fish play an important role in both coastal and freshwater ecosystems\, and are also steeped in early American history with ties to George Washington and the Continental Army. Tune in as we are joined by James Garner\, a UMass Amherst PhD candidate with the Department of Environmental Conservation\, and John Sheppard with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. We will learn about shad and their life cycle\, local populations\, struggles they face\, and current research that is being done and what the data suggests. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \nFebruary 7: What Good are Mosquitoes? A Fresh Perspective on the World’s Most Hated Insect \n \nJoin Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist\, to learn about the world’s most hated insect. Mosquitoes are often the prime targets in land/water management and pesticide use. But\, only a small fraction of our 50+ mosquito species serve as disease vectors. Many mosquitoes play critical parts in healthy ecosystem functioning. Unfortunately\, low natural diversity in human-modified landscapes favors some species over others. How have humans impacted our natural world in ways that favors disease vectors? Can we reverse this trend? Join us for our fresh take into the world of mosquitoes from a conservationist’s perspective. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \nFebruary 14: Canaries in a Coal Mine: Bird Migration and Climate Change \n \nBird populations are the perfect metric to help understand the impact of climate change in our communities\, both locally and globally. The collection of data over decades\, from ornithologists\, research scientists and citizen science on shifting bird populations have provided tools to help mitigate climate change. Join Manomet Shorebird Biologist Liana DiNunzio and Mass Audubon Educator Doug Lowry as we celebrate our feathered friends clarion call to action. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n \nFebruary 21: Ghost Gear in Our Coastal Waters; Its Impacts\, and What’s Being Done About It \nJoin us as we discover the issues surrounding “ghost gear” – abandoned\, lost or discarded fishing gear in our coastal waters. We will be joined by Laura Ludwig with the Center for Coastal Studies\, and Julia Kaplan with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries\, two experts in the field who will provide insight on the effects of this form of marine debris\, the regulatory backdrop\, what the data shows\, and what’s being done about it. We will also be joined by artist Pamela Moulton\, who repurposes this form of marine debris to form amazing art. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \nFebruary 28: North and South River Marshes and the Legacy of the 1898 Portland Gale \nMany residents of the North and South Rivers Watershed know that the 1898 Portland Gale rearranged the estuary when it cut a new inlet between Third and Fourth Cliff in Scituate. What is less known is that high tide levels in parts of the North River rose about a foot and a half as a result of the shortened North River channel. This abrupt increase in water levels represents a 120 year experiment in what happens to salt marshes when you raise water levels\, in some ways resembling rapid sea level rise. Brian Yellen will present work from several members of the Sediment and Coastal Dynamics Lab at UMass Amherst to unravel how and why North and South River marshes responded to this unintentional experiment. SEE VIDEO RECORDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE \n \nMarch 6: Trivia Night at Stellwagen Beer Company \nJoin the NSRWA and Mass Audubon at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield for a fun night of refreshments and trivia. Test your knowledge of content covered throughout the 2024 WaterWatch Lecture Series\, as well as general watershed and environmental topics. Tickets for this FREE event can be found HERE. \nVIDEO RECORDINGS  \nEating Our Way to a More Sustainable Coast \n \nWind Farms Off Our Coast \n \nShad: America’s ‘Founding Fish’ \n \nWhat Good are Mosquitoes? A Fresh Perspective on the World’s Most Hated Insect \n \nCanaries in a Coal Mine: Bird Migration and Climate Change \n \nGhost Gear in Our Coastal Waters; Its Impacts\, and What’s Being Done About It \n \nNorth and South River Marshes and the Legacy of the 1898 Portland Gale URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/waterwatch-lecture-series-2024/ CATEGORIES:Education,History,Virtual Event,WaterWatch Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07123944/2024-WaterWatch-Lecture-Series-shutterstock_348246830-scaled-e1701970815343.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231220T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T141513Z UID:62135-1704999600-1705609800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Fireworks Site Meeting DESCRIPTION:Interested in the future of the Former National Fireworks Site? There will be two public meetings in January to discuss the existing status and potential designation as a Superfund site. Both will be held in person and via Zoom. \nJanuary 11 at 7pm – Hanover High School Auditorium\, 287 Cedar St \nZoom\, hanover-ma-gov.zoom.us/j/86871143516 \nJanuary 18 at 7pm – Hanson Middle School Auditorium\, 111 Liberty St \nThe NSRWA encourages everyone who cares about the health of the Indian Head River and the North River to attend and learn more about this potential designation. Contamination at the National Fireworks Site was confirmed in 1995 and the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has overseen the clean-up and working with the cooperating parties since then. That work has come to an impasse and will be wrapping up in the next year. As a result\, the EPA\, through the Superfund program\, appears to be the only agency that has the potential capacity to get the site cleaned up and force the responsible parties back to the negotiating table. \nThe January meetings are hosted by the Towns of Hanover and Hanson\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)\, and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Content will be similar to presentations made before the Select Boards this fall\, with MassDEP providing background information on the site and EPA offering general information about the Superfund program and the NPL listing process. \nWe urge the Towns of Hanover and Hanson to support this listing as quickly as possible. If you live in Hanover or Hanson\, please call or email your Select Board members and let them know you want the rivers cleaned up as quickly as possible. \n \nFor more information\,  \nhttps://www.nsrwa.org/history-of-fireworks-site/  \nhttps://www.hanover-ma.gov/former-national-fireworks-site  \nhttps://www.nsrwa.org/fireworks-proposed-as-superfund-site/ \nhttps://www.nsrwa.org/removing-contamination-at-the-fireworks-site/  \nhttps://www.nsrwa.org/fireworks-clean-up-update-factory-pond-and-downstream/  URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/fireworks-site-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20131044/Fireworks-site-map-e1703095861178.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231215T195252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T195650Z UID:62058-1703583000-1703849400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Holiday Adventures Outdoor Youth Program DESCRIPTION:Holiday Adventures Outdoor Youth Program\nTuesday\, December 26-Friday\, December 29\n9:30-11:30am\nAges 8-12\n$150 \nLooking to get your youth outside and into an adventure this holiday break? Check out the NSRWA Holiday Adventures Outdoor Youth Program. Four days of fun\, December 26 through 29 from 9:30-11:30am for ages 8-12. Register through Norwell Recreation Department. Program can be found HERE\, click on NSRWA Vacation Adventures. Program includes geocaching\, animal tracking\, shelter building\, and fire building. $150. Non-Norwell residents are welcome to register! URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/holiday-adventures-outdoor-youth-program/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/15145225/Shelter-Building-scaled-e1702669961261.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231205T172508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T172554Z UID:61691-1702479600-1702490400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:2023 NSRWA Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION:Holiday Open House\nWednesday\, December 13\n3:00-6:00pm\n214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA 02061 \nThank you for helping us protect our waters in 2023! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2023-nsrwa-holiday-open-house/ LOCATION:NSRWA Offices\, 214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States CATEGORIES:Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/holiday-open-house-coffee-mug-crop-shutterstock_345102773-e1573590575948.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231130T143305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T144715Z UID:61537-1702116000-1702121400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Walking Club - Rexhame Beach in Marshfield DESCRIPTION:Walking Club – Rexhame Beach in Marshfield\nSaturday\, December 9\n10:00am – 11:30pm \nJoin Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a dune and beach walk at Rexhame Beach in Marshfield on December 9th from 10-11:30 am.  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 Marshfield Trails Committee\, a nature enthusiast\, and an Appalachian Trail Guide. \nRexhame is a beautiful sandy beach. On one side of its dunes is the ocean\, and on the other side is the South River. The name “Rex-ham” (meaning the king’s village) was used interchangeably with “Marshfield” in the town’s early days. Unmarked but easy-to-follow trails lead from the parking lot through the sand dunes and along the edge of the South River to the Marshfield/Scituate (Humarock) town line. There are three distinct habitats on this property — open beach\, sand dune and salt marsh. In the Rexhame Dunes\, you’ll find cedar trees and other seaside-dwelling vegetation such as beach plums\, heathers\, and deep-rooted dune grass. American Beachgrass acts like glue to hold the dunes together. Snow fence (a.k.a sand fence) helps to control erosion. Red and grey fox can be spotted in the dunes in the early hours. Eastern cottontail rabbits are common along the low shubbery. Shorebirds are abundant. \nDirections: 325 Standish St\, Marshfield\, MA 02050\, USA   Ample parking is available. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/walking-club-rexhame-beach-in-marshfield/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/13142236/Rexhame-Dunes-Hiking-Marshfield-copy-scaled-e1670959494819.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231108T151642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T214746Z UID:60976-1701802800-1701808200@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Indian Head River Restoration Update Meeting DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, December 5\, 2023 at 7pm \nWhere: Hanover High School Media Room 125 (main floor\, just before the cafeteria) \nClick here to register to attend in person. \nZoom option also available. Click here to register for the Zoom. \nWhat: Interested in the potential dam removal projects at Ludden’s Ford Dam (Hanover-Pembroke) and the State St./Cross St. Dam (Hanover-Hanson)?  \nConcerned about the health of the Indian Head River?  \nQuestions about the long-term liability associated with these dams? \nIf you answered yes to any of these questions\, join us on Tuesday\, December 5 at 7pm for an update from the Indian Head River Restoration project partners. At this session\, we will present findings from the recently completed Feasibility Study\, including cost impacts\, sediment sampling results\, 40% design proposal\, and  post-removal renderings. \n  \n\nProject Background \nFor the last few years\, the North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) has worked with the towns of Hanover\, Hanson and Pembroke to better understand the impacts of potentially removing Ludden’s Ford Dam and State St./Cross St Dam to reconnect and restore the natural flows of the Indian Head River\, and to restore river habitat. \nThese two dams were built to support industries that no longer exist but their negative impacts on the river remain\, such as: \n\nIncreased water temperatures which can lead to a decline in the coldwater species that rely on that habitat.\nBarrier that blocks fish passage for both anadromous fish – such as river herring and Atlantic shad – that need to travel upstream from the ocean for their spawning grounds\, and fish that simply use the river to get from place to place – such as eels and brook trout.\nSediment gets trapped and builds up behind the dams.\n\nRemoving these dams will reconnect free-flowing rivers and reduce liability for dam owners while restoring habitat for river herring\, American shad\, Eastern native brook trout and other species whose populations have been significantly impacted by the loss of river habitat. \nTo Learn More \nNSRWA Indian Head River Restoration Page \nFollow #LetOurRiversFlow on Facebook and Instagram \nIndian Head River Restoration Story Map:\n \n  \n\nThis project was funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Natural Resource Damages Trust as administered by MassDEP. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/indian-head-river-restoration-update-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/08101507/dam-removals-along-IHR-crop-scaled-e1699456533223.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231023T180342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T190449Z UID:60404-1700388000-1700393400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Couch Beach in Marshfield DESCRIPTION:Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Couch Beach in Marshfield\nSunday\, November 19\n10:00-11:30am \nLooking 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 Couch Beach picnic and camping area\, with striking views of the North River. Learn local flora and fauna\, discuss the area’s history\, and just have fun exploring in nature. So come join us on a family fun fall walk in the watershed! Meet in Couch Cemetery at 10:00am.  This event is free to the public\, however\, registration is required. \nThis event is FREE to all\, no dogs please\, families welcome\, great for kids! \nClick here to register. \nClick here for more information on Couch Beach. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/fall-into-nature-guided-walk-series-couch-beach-in-marshfield/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/22135300/Photo-steven-stevendavidroberts-com-173771527-e1555943367179_1226x672_acf_cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231003T145955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T190938Z UID:59996-1699783200-1699788600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Explore Hanover's Forge Pond Park DESCRIPTION:Fall Into Nature Guided Walk Series: Hanover’s Forge Pond Park\nSunday\, November 12\n10:00-11:30am \nLooking to stay active this fall? Join the NSRWA on a guided walk of Forge Pond Park.  Forge Pond is formed by the confluence of French’s Stream\, and the Drinkwater River. After the pond it becomes the Indian Head River\, a major tributary of the North River. Learn local flora and fauna\, discuss the area’s history\, and just have fun exploring in nature. So come join us on a fun fall walk in the watershed! Families welcome\, no dogs please. Meet at parking lot A\, the first lot as soon as you enter the park. Look for the NSRWA Subaru! This event is free to the public\, however\, registration is required. \nThis event is FREE to all\, no dogs please\, families welcome. Please register so you can receive updates regarding this event. Event space limited. \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/fall-into-nature-guided-walk-series-explore-hanovers-forge-pond-park/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/23103258/8-1024x683-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20231025T133211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T192253Z UID:60448-1699696800-1699702200@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Walking Club - Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury DESCRIPTION:Walking Club – Lansing Bennett Forest in Duxbury\nSaturday\, November 11\n10:00am – 11:30pm \nPlease 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 has been walking the land since his first dog showed him a wildlife trail leading away from his side yard in the 1970s. Presently serving on the Duxbury Historical Commission\, Tag’s perspective on water quality protection\, historic preservation and land conservation has recently evolved to incorporate the indigenous experience. Tag offers that the land can speak to us\, if we are prepared to quiet our minds\, consider history\, and take the time to listen. \nThe Lansing Bennett Forest consists of 344 acres of wooded property along Phillips Brook\, owned by Duxbury Conservation. Formerly known as Trout Farm Conservation Area\, this property is dedicated to Dr. Lansing Bennett\, who served as the Chair of the Duxbury Conservation Commission from 1967-1979. The Town of Duxbury purchased Lansing Bennett Forest from the Lot Phillips Company (a wooden box manufacturer) in 1970. Howland’s Mill was built at this site around 1830\, on the banks of Phillips Brook. Originally a grist mill\, it later became a sawmill\, but it struggled due to low water flow. To remedy this problem\, the mill operators dug a ditch under today’s Franklin Street to Black Friar Swamp\, to channel more water into the brook. After the sawmill closed\, part of the property became a trout farm (trout were prevalent in Phillips Brook). Fish were raised here\, and then sold to markets and restaurants. Both wild brook trout and brown trout still inhabit the brook. Before this property’s milling era\, there was a charcoal pit on site. The local shipbuilding industry in the late 1700s used charcoal in the process of smelting bog iron ore. Remnants of this pit are visible from the trail that leads from the parking area into the property. Prior to European contact\, the Mattakeeset band of the Massachuseuk (or Massachusett) Native American tribe lived for thousands of years in the North River watershed. Their village included most of today’s Pembroke and Hanson. Meanwhile the Patuxet band of the Wampanoag tribe inhabited the Jones River watershed\, and the area now known as Kingston\, Plymouth and Duxbury. This property lies within the upper portion of the South River watershed — right between those two territories. It’s possible that both tribes utilized the area. \nJoin us as we explore the history and wildlife of this special property at 262 Union Bridge Rd\, Duxbury\, MA.   \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/walking-club-lansing-bennett-forest-in-duxbury/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/25093129/image1-rotated-e1698240704499.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230919T141051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T190020Z UID:59531-1697878800-1697889600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:South River Park Cleanup DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is partnering with the Friends of South River Park for a morning of property maintenance and invasive management at beautiful South River Park in Marshfield on Saturday\, October 21 from 9:00am-12:00pm.  South River Park provides open space in a densely populated commercial area\, which means that those who live and work nearby have convenient access to a beautiful\, natural landscape. Before the park was established\, the property had become overgrown with invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed. Established in 2012\, the South River Park features a granite tribute to soldiers who served in recent wars. Over 1200 names of Marshfield residents who served in the Korean\, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Conflicts are inscribed on the large memorial. South River Park serves as a companion to Veterans Memorial Park\, another historic park that has honored the deceased veterans since the 1940’s and is just upstream from South River Park. \nSouth River Park also features a marker acknowledging the North and South Rivers’ National Natural Landmark status. Although the designation was put in place in 1977\, the marker was not installed until 2017. It reads “This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the nation’s natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment.” The honor was conferred by the National Park Service and the US Department of the Interior. \nSouth River Park is part of a longer-term plan for the Town of Marshfield — connecting all of the green spaces along the South River in the downtown area to create a South River Greenway. \nPlease join us as we help to care for this special property located at 2148 Ocean Street in Marshfield.  Bring your gardening gloves and hand tools.  Rakes\, garbage bags\, and snacks will be provided by the Friends of the South River Park.  Register here to attend. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/south-river-park-cleanup/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/19095516/South-River-Park-with-Veterans-Wall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230928T144123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T144233Z UID:59825-1697277600-1697283000@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club – Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Colby-Phillips Trail in Hanover\nSaturday\, October 14\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease 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 Hanover Open Space Committee when the Greenway was first laid out and led the building of the boardwalk and footbridge. \nThis 150+ acre\, town conservation property is a centerpiece of the Hanover Greenway. Its long entrance boardwalk across from Hanover Middle School makes it a popular visit spot year round. We will follow a multiple trail loop including a bird watching platform over the marsh\, a footbridge over French’s Stream and a small historic cemetery. The total walk is about 2 miles over easy terrain. There is ample parking at the Hanover Middle School – look for the NSRWA Event signs. \n \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-colby-phillips-trail-in-hanover/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/28103045/Walking-Club-July-8-2023_2-scaled-e1690554661275.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230829T202315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T191253Z UID:58940-1694253600-1694259000@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club – Round Pond in Duxbury DESCRIPTION: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 surrounded by pine and oak forest. There are 3 miles of intersecting trails\, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail.  Pine and oak woods surround the pond\, and contain a number of intersecting\, well-marked trails\, some of which traverse wetlands via boardwalk. There are other surface waters nearby too – active cranberry bogs and reservoirs\, other ponds\, and even a small lake. This property is diverse. The upland forest is composed primarily of white pine and red oak\, with an ample understory of blueberry\, fern\, and teaberry. In mid-spring\, look for lady slippers. The wetland portions of the property are primarily red maple swamp\, with alder\, sagebrush\, and native azalea. The cranberry bogs provide even more variety\, attracting wildlife and helping to maintain the town’s water supply. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \nClick here for a map. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-round-pond-in-duxbury/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/28103045/Walking-Club-July-8-2023_2-scaled-e1690554661275.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230728T141944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T143734Z UID:58093-1691834400-1691839800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club – Bates Lane Conservation Area\, Scituate DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Bates Lane Conservation Area\, Scituate\nSaturday\, August 12\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease 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 boundaries from the past. While much of the eastern white pine that grew here a century ago was cut and sold for lumber\, there are still a few very large\, very old pine and beech trees along the trails. \nGoing back even farther in time\, Teepee Rock\, on the (orange) Maxwell Trail\, is a 430 million-year-old outcropping of Avalon granite. These are beautiful\, well marked\, and well maintained trails. There is a 40 foot bridge that traverses the wetlands near Teepee Rock. The streams within the area flow to Merritt Brook\, which is a headwater for Bound Brook and the Aaron River. \nThere are five Certified Vernal Pools on the property — seasonal wetlands that support species such as wood frogs\, spring peepers\, and salamanders.The forest is primarily pine with a healthy number of hardwoods\, including beech and oak\, plus some eastern hemlock. \n188 Clapp Rd\, Scituate\, MA 02066\, USA \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \n \n \n  URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-bates-lane-conservation-area-scituate/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/28103045/Walking-Club-July-8-2023_2-scaled-e1690554661275.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230301T152602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T215805Z UID:53156-1690707600-1690722000@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:2023 Great River Race DESCRIPTION:2023 Logo by Lily Callow\, a Junior in the Design and Visual Communications Program at South Shore Technical High School.\n \nIt was a Perfect Day for the 2023 NSRWA Great River Race! \nIt was a beautiful day for the 33rd Annual Great River Race! The weather was definitely in our favor with low temperatures and humidity.  This year there were 130 boats and 151 paddlers including stand up paddle boards. Some of the participants raced\, and some took a leisurely paddle down the river. There were even some best decorated vessels. The best decorated prize went Josh and Rachel Hoch for their environmentally themed boat encouraging people to plant native plants for pollinators\, with a no wake sign on the back to encourage people to protect our rivers. \nThe fastest boat was Joel Pekoszin the Kayak Racing Male division with an amazing time of 49:17! Click here to see all the times for the racers. \nWe are so thankful to our FundRacers who helped us raise funds to support our outdoor programming. The FundRacers raised nearly $1\,500. The top fundraiser was George Baumgarten of Cohasset.  There’s still time to lend your support\, simply go to our website and make your pledge. \nThank you to all of our corporate sponsors (see below)\, please go to our website and support them with your business. A special thank you to the Marshfield and Pembroke Fire and Police\, Norwell Police\,  and Hanover Police for keeping all the racers safe. And thank you to all the volunteers\, we couldn’t have done this without you! \nAnd be sure to check out all the photos on Facebook. \nJoin Us for the 33rd Annual Great River Race!\n \nCome join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at Indian Head Road in Hanover. Click here to see race map. \nGet competitive and race your friends\, or take it at your pace and enjoy this outstanding view of the river. All skill levels\, from novice to racer\, are invited to take part in the race and all ages are welcome (Participants age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Any type of non-motorized water craft is eligible to enter the race – even stand-up paddle boards! There is also the “Best Decorated Boat or Boater” division for the less serious\, but creative paddler. \nFunds raised through the Great River Race directly support NSRWA’s environmental education and outdoor programs. Our programs are the perfect way for children and adults to fall in love with and protect local natural treasures\, especially our waters. Help us to get 2\,500 children and adults outdoors to explore nature and have an experience they’ll never forget! \nCOST\nThis year’s Great River Race is $55 for the first participant per craft if preregistered by Friday\, July 28 at 12:00 noon. Day of registration will be $65 for the first participant per craft. Each additional participant on the same craft is $10. FundRacers race FREE when they raise $150 or more. Each registration includes the collectible Great River Race T-shirt. Additional T-shirts will be available for purchase. In the event of a severe weather cancellation there will be no rain date or refund\, you will receive your collectible event T-shirt\, and the registration fee will be a donation to support environmental education. All participants (including minors under 18 years of age) must have a signed waiver to participate in the race. The waiver is in the registration form. \nMake a Donation to Support Our Environmental Education and Outdoor Programs \nBecome a Corporate Sponsor \nRacers get: \n\nA FREE ice cream coupon for JC’s Ice Cream in Hanover ($4 Value)\nA custom collectible 2023 Great River Race T-shirt\nA FREE beer from IndieFerm for those participants over 21 years of age.\nFree admission to the afterparty on July 30 including food\, ice cream\, games\, and more! URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2023-great-river-race/ CATEGORIES:Great River Race,Paddling ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Great-River-Race-start-e1556137161210.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230428T204648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T165452Z UID:55243-1690376400-1690560000@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:South Shore Adventures July 26-28 Afternoon Program - Transportation Included DESCRIPTION:Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 13. Each day will include either fishing\, hiking\, kayaking\, wilderness survival activities\, or geocaching! Participants will gain outdoor experience\, discover various flora and fauna\, and learn local history. Program will run in the afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Trips will include two experienced guides\, including a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard and Wilderness First Responder. Transportation\, kayaks\, paddles\, PFDs\, and fishing equipment are all included. Parents/guardians will drop-off and pick-up youth at the NSRWA Office (214 South St\, Norwell\, MA) each day.  Email us at info@nsrwa.org for more information. \n$140 per youth for three days of outdoor adventure programming with all equipment and transportation provided.  \nSample Itinerary: \nWednesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Fishing at Jacobs Pond\nThursday 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Paddle at Jacobs Pond\nFriday 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Wilderness Survival Shelter Building at Stetson Meadows\, Norwell \nREGISTERATION THROUGH NORWELL RECREATION DEPT.  \n——————————————————————————————————————————- \nDrop-off Times: 12:45pm (parents drop youth off at 214 South St\, Norwell\, MA each day) \nPick-up Times: 4:00pm (parents pick-up youth at 214 South St\, Norwell\, MA each day) \nFAQs \nWhat should my youth wear? \nDress according to the sun and weather. Participants should be prepared to be outside for 3 hours in any weather (except thunderstorms). Youth should have comfortable footwear that can get wet\, no flip-flops. A swimsuit and towel is recommended. A face mask will be required during meeting times and when unable to maintain social distance. \nWhat should my youth bring? \nDay pack\, water bottle\, sun glasses\, sun protection\, towel\, and a snack. Youth can bring a cell phone for communication during pick-up times only\, but will be required to keep in a waterproof container or bag. The NSRWA can provide a locked space for any valuables. The NSRWA will provide all equipment necessary for the events including paddles\, personal floatation devices (PFDs)\, and kayaks. Youth can bring their own PFDs\, however they must be US Coast Guard approved\, in good serviceable condition\, and properly fitting. NSRWA staff leader will carefully inspect the youth’s own PFD to ensure it meets safety protocol. PFDs must be worn and buckled at all times during\, on\, or near water events. \nWhat if there is inclement weather\, and what is the cancellation policy? Is there a refund for a cancelled day? \nSafety is the top priority! The NSRWA will cancel or reschedule events due to a chance of thunderstorms or serious weather. Sorry no refunds. Parents and guardians will be notified the day before\, or morning of the scheduled program of any cancellations. An instructor will be present at the scheduled drop-off location to inform parents/guardians in the event of inclement weather. \nHow does Drop-off and Pick-up work? \nAn NSRWA staff person will be at the NSRWA Office at 214 South St. Norwell\, MA. Do not drop-off or pick-up youth without verbally communicating with the NSRWA staff member. Pick-up will be at 12:00pm for each day\, and the location will be the same as the drop-off location. The NSRWA staff will make a point to check-in with parents/guardians with any updates\, behavioral issues\, or relevant information. Please communicate with NSRWA staff leader if you plan on having someone other than yourself pick up your youth at the end of the day. \nAdditional Information \nThe NSRWA Program Leader is a certified Waterfront Lifeguard through the American Red Cross. This includes open-water Lifeguarding\, CPR and First-Aid. NSRWA leader also is a Certified Wilderness First Responder through Wilderness Medical Associates. A first-aid kit\, throw rope\, spare PFDs\, and staff leader’s cell phone will be present during all events. Each event will have two adults on-site at all times including NSRWA Program Leader. Groups will remain together for the entirety of the program. \nAbout Us: \nThe North and South Rivers Watershed Association\, Inc. (NSRWA) is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization located on the South Shore of Massachusetts dedicated to protecting our waters. The NSRWA was founded in 1970 and has grown to more than 1\,700 members today\, comprised of individuals\, families\, businesses\, and other environmentally-concerned organizations. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/south-shore-adventures-july-26-28-afternoon-program-transportation-included/ LOCATION:NSRWA Offices\, 214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoor Youth Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20220726_091848-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230630T132907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T152537Z UID:57248-1689422400-1689451200@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Day at Untold Brewing DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 15\n12:00-8:00pm\n6 Old Country Way\, Scituate\, MA 02066\nLocated a short\, safe 3 minute walk from MBTA Greenbush Line\, near the Scituate rotary on 3A \nUntold will donate $1.00 per pint served from their Scituate taproom. Al’s BBQ will be there from noon to sell out. \nFEATURES:\n– Always Family and Pup Friendly\n– Rotating draft selection with 13 lines plus packaged beer-to-go\n– Regular food trucks\, outside food welcome\n– Branded merchandise\n– Assorted non-alcoholic beverages\n– ADA Accessible\n– Welcome to All URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-day-at-untold-brewing/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/30092842/Untold-e1688131736951.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230620T134023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T163640Z UID:57031-1689071400-1689076800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:History Talk: Rexhame DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, July 11th\, NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon will present “The History of Rexhame” as part of the Historic Winslow House’s Tuesday Morning Coffee series. Rexhame\, a village of Marshfield\, is located on the South River. Come learn about the area’s early inhabitants\, the transition of Rexhame from farmland to beach community\, and the 1898 storm that changed everything. Coffee and registration at 10:30am/presentation at 11am. Click here to register\, call 781-837-5753\, or email info@winslowhouse.org. Tickets will be available at the door. The Historic Winslow House is located at 634 Careswell Street (Route 139) in Marshfield. \nThis program is part of the Tuesday Morning Coffee Series\n10:30am – Registration and Refreshments\n11:00am-12:00noon – Presentation\n$8 members\n$10 non-members URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/history-talk-rexhame/ CATEGORIES:History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/History-of-Rexhame.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230627T160641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T163033Z UID:57164-1688810400-1688815800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club – Union Street Woodlands\, Marshfield DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Union Street Woodlands\, Marshfield\nSaturday\, July 8\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin 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. Another trail leads to Phillips Farm Preserve. These three properties together provide more than 200 acres of open space and wildlife habitat along the North River in Marshfield. The greenbelt continues across Union Street\, with Cornhill Woodland and the John Little Conservation Area. Alida and Hank are fairly new to the South Shore\, and chose this property for the Walking Club because it is truly in their  back yard. They were thrilled to discover these trails so close to home. This area is nice for walking year around. Please wear protective foot coverings as there is currently poison ivy along this trail. Parking is at the end of Cornhill Lane at 290 Cornhill Lane – look for the NSRWA Event Sign. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-union-street-woodlands-marshfield/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8539-scaled-e1685466634966.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T094500 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230517T164136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T224522Z UID:55494-1686990600-1694252700@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Yoga at the River’s Edge 2023 DESCRIPTION:The 2023 season of Yoga at the River’s Edge drew to a close on September 9th. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Classes resume on June 15\, 2024. \nYoga at the Rexhame Dunes. Photo by Sandy Bacon.\nWATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE (expected: late MAY 2024) \nFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA \n• Facebook \n• Instagram \nQUESTIONS? \nEmail Program Director Kezia Bacon at yoga@nsrwa.org \n——- \nCheck Us Out on “Give Me The Good News!”\nIn July 2023\, Yoga at the River’s Edge was featured in a segment of Harbor Media’s “Give Me The Good News\,” produced by Brian Sullivan. Learn about our program’s history\, meet our founder\, and catch some glimpses of an actual Yoga at the River’s Edge class. All in 4 short minutes! Click here to view. \n——- \nYoga Videos Available!\nThanks to NSRWA Correspondent and Yoga at the River’s Edge Founder Kezia Bacon for providing these virtual yoga sessions. It’s time to roll out your mat and give yourself some stretching\, breathing\, and relaxation! \nGentle Yoga Sequence\nOn YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNxxSBVT6DM \nGuided Loving Kindness Meditation\nOn YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaJdCmTkyus \nGuided Breathing Meditation\nOn YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly_hlGqaE8s \nGuided Count of Four Meditation\nOn YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg4EjiW7xyk \nDynamic Yoga for Kids and Adults\nOn YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdQYDPQcMoA URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/yoga-at-the-rivers-edge-2023/ CATEGORIES:Yoga ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/YogaAtRiversEdgePic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230530T171136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T171222Z UID:56400-1686391200-1686396600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Nelson Memorial Forest\, Marshfield DESCRIPTION:Walking Club – Nelson Memorial Forest\, Marshfield\nSaturday\, June 10\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin 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 are 3 miles of intersecting trails through varied habitats. One trail offers views of Cove Creek and the marshes that surround it. Another trail leads down a steep slope to a gorgeous view of the North River and the Union Street Bridge. Nearby are the remains of a historic Packet Landing — a wharf built of rocks and logs\, where packet ship pilots would pull up to the shore to sell their wares. Contiguous with Union Street Woodland and Phillips Farm Preserve. The property is rich in history and biodiversity. \nParking: Park 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 with Spring Street\, across from Rogers Pond. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register. \nClick here for a map. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-nelson-memorial-forest-marshfield/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8539-scaled-e1685466634966.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230228T161615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T160552Z UID:53139-1686330000-1686484800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:2023 South Shore Striper Tournament DESCRIPTION:Join NSRWA for a fun weekend of catch and release fishing!\n$3\,000 in cash and additional prizes for winning anglers!\nRegistration has ended. \nClick here to check the 2023 Leaderboard \nJoin us for the awards presentation at Belsan Bait & Tackle on Sunday\, June 11 at 2:00pm. A Zoom link will also be sent out to all participants. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2023-south-shore-striper-tournament/ CATEGORIES:Fishing,Fly Fishing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/19145729/2022-Striper-Tournament-Logo-slider-pattern-e1650394668183.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230418T172757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T170217Z UID:54906-1685784600-1685791800@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:Crabby Kids 2023 DESCRIPTION:This event is full. \nCrabby Kids 2023\nSaturday June 3\n9:30-11:30am\nHowland’s Landing\, 23 Howland’s Landing\, Duxbury\, MA \nGrab your pail and shovel and come explore the beach and mudflats with local mom and Watershed Ecologist Dr. Sara Grady and NSRWA Environmental Educator Brian Taylor. Sara and Brian will lead families on a hunt for horseshoe crabs\, snails and sea worms. You may even see a fish or two. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get wet and sandy! \nMeet at 9:30am at Howland’s Landing in Duxbury. There is public parking for up to 16 cars and there is ample wildlife and fun mudflats to check out. \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult.\nFree event. Limit 15 families. No dogs please. \nClick here for map. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/crabby-kids-2023/ LOCATION:Howland’s Landing\, 23 Howland's Landing\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20190601_092751-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230427T181626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T181736Z UID:55222-1683972000-1683977400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Norris Reservation in Norwell DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Norris Reservation in Norwell\nSaturday\, May 13\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin 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 from Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a concentration in Marine Science. Liam is currently pursuing a career in science education and conservation outreach. \nWe will be walking at the Norris Reservation in Norwell.  This 129-acre parcel with more than a half-mile of river frontage is owned by the Trustees (formerly Trustees of Reservations). Second Herring Brook passes through the property\, and flows into the North River. There are two miles of trails\, plus a boat house with views of the river. \nThere is a small parking lot on the property\, with additional parking at the post office across the street. Liam chose this property because it is an important ecological area with diverse habitats. The area encompasses dense pine and oak forest\, woodland edge\, salt marsh\, and outstanding views of the North River and Second Herring Brook. These ecosystems are a breeding ground and important migratory stop-over for a wide variety of bird species! \n\nClick here for a map. \nClick here for trail map. \nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \n\nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-norris-reservation-in-norwell/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Norris-8-scaled-e1683310644357.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230413T194717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T171045Z UID:54724-1683968400-1683975600@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:New Trail Exploration and Dedication Along the Indian Head River DESCRIPTION:New Trail Exploration and Dedication Along the Indian Head River\nSaturday\, May 13\n9 am – 11 am\nHanover Canoe Launch\nFree Event!\nRegister HERE \nJoin 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 Overlook”. The completion of the Mattakeeset trail represents the final ‘piece of the puzzle’ in the Indian Head River Trail system\, a network of over six miles of interconnected trails along the Indian Head and North Rivers. \n\nWe’ll meet in the parking lot on the Hanover side at Luddens Ford Park at 8:45 AM and walk the new Mattakeeset trail which crosses land that is owned by Plymouth County and runs along the north side of the Indian Head River. From there\, we’ll then head off around the Chapmans Landing/Iron Mine loop and stop to see the new “Chapman’s Landing Overlook”. ‘This post and beam’ North River viewing platform was constructed by volunteers under the guidance of the Hanover Open Space Committee. The trail projects were sponsored by the town of Hanover Open Space Committee\, Plymouth County\, and Wildlands Trust. A walk along the new trail to the viewing platform will take place and the new section of trail will be dedicated to the Mattakeeset Tribe by tribal Chief Larry Fischer. The Indian Head River Trail Coalition includes the towns of Hanover\, Hanson and Pembroke\, Wildlands Trust\, Plymouth County and the NSRWA. \n\nFamilies welcome. No dogs please. \n\nHike should be completed in under 2 hours and will be approx 2.2 miles in length over relatively flat trails. This area can be muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. \nThe event is free but you must REGISTER HERE. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/new-trail-exploration-and-dedication-along-the-indian-head-river/ CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nsrwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Boat-Ramp-1-1226x672-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172952 CREATED:20230330T143849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T144813Z UID:54367-1680948000-1680953400@www.nsrwa.org SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Denham Pond\, Hanover DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Denham Pond in Hanover\nSaturday\, April 8\n10:00am – 11:30pm \n\nPlease 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 passion for native species\, especially wildflowers (primarily because they are stationary and easy to observe!) Chris currently serves on the board of  Wild Ones South Shore\, MA Chapter\,  an organization that promotes the use of native plants in the landscape. Chris enjoys exploring Denham Pond for its rich biodiversity and the plethora of spring ephemerals. \nDenham Pond is property owned by the Town of Hanover\, located at 106 Circuit Street.  Formerly a well-managed forestry parcel\, it contains an easy wood-road trail through wooded uplands\, and mostly dry footpaths through wetland areas. There are two vernal pools on the east side of the property. Denham Pond\, a small dammed pond located at the entrance to the property\, has been well loved by generations of neighborhood children for summer fishing and winter skating.Fauna to be seen at Denham Pond include spotted and red-backed salamanders\, wood frogs\, white tailed deer\, wild turkey\, and red squirrel. Notable flora include stands of mature white pine and eastern hemlock\, as well as red cedar\, red oak\, beech\, holly\, and the occasional yellow birch. \nClick here for a map. \nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at tcdelahunt@gmail.com. \n\nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-denham-pond-hanover/ CATEGORIES:Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nsrwa.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/19115236/Walking-Club-4-9-22-1-scaled-e1652384890386.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR