waterwatch2026 WaterWatch Lecture Series Zoom Presentations & Live Events First Lecture– Tuesday, January 13 Wednesdays, January 21 – March 4, 2026 7:00pm Stay engaged with nature this winter with weekly presentations by a diverse range of presenters and themes. The first lecture is on Tuesday, January 13, and the remaining lectures are on Wednesday evenings […]
NSRWA Walking Club – UPDATED LOCATION Burrage Pond WMA in Hanson Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French as we explore Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area in Hanson on Saturday, February 14 from 10:00-11:30. Steve is a Field Teacher for Mass Audubon where he leads walks and presentations over much of […]
Tuesday through Friday, February 17-20 Morning Session 9:30-11:30am Afternoon Session 1:00-3:00pm Ages 9-13 Transportation to activity sites provided Looking to get your youth off the screen and out into an adventure? The NSRWA has you covered! Activities include Geocaching, Animal Tracking, Survival Shelter Building, and Capture the Flag! Morning and afternoon sessions available. Register through the links below. Morning Session 9:30-11:30am […]
North River Pop Up Museum Saturday, March 7 11:00am - 3:00pm Cushing Center, 673 Main Street, Norwell Center The North River Pop Up Museum returns this year on Saturday, March 7! Join NSRWA and the historical societies of Norwell, Pembroke, Marshfield, Scituate, and Hanover for this collaborative event. Learn about the North River, its history, […]
NSRWA Walking Club - UPDATED LOCATION Duxbury Bogs, East St, Duxbury Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Deirdre Maguire as we explore Duxbury Bogs on East Street in Duxbury on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00-11:30. Deirdre is a Client Care Specialist at the Duxbury Animal Hospital and […]
Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20 - Zoom lectures @ 7:00pm Live Expo at Kennedy's Country Gardens on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00am-2:00pm On Saturday - New This Year - Park at Oro and Take Our Shuttle The theme for this year is: Help Heal the Planet Most of us remember a time when […]
Marsh Madness South River and Coastal Exploration Walk Rexhame Beach Sunday, March 29 10:00-11:30am Join the NSRWA in a guided walk around the salt marshes and shores of the South River during a high tide. Salt marshes are critically important wetlands found along our estuaries, coastal communities, and ecosystems. Salt marshes, along with dunes and […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Denham Pond in Hanover Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Chris Jacobs as we explore Denham Pond in Hanover on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00-11:30. Chris Jacobs is the executive director of Pinewoods, a traditional dance and music camp in Plymouth. Prior to Pinewoods, Chris […]
History of the North River Wednesday, April 15 Willcutt Commons/Elder Affairs in Cohasset 1:00pm History of the North River: Join Ellyn Einhorn and NSRWA for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North and South Rivers. It’s happening Wednesday, April 15 at 1pm at Willcutt Commons/Elder Affairs in Cohasset (91 Sohier Street). Free […]
April is Earth Month. Let’s show our planet some love! Take action by doing something locally to support the planet. Perhaps picking up trash .. or pet waste. Counting herring or clearing a clogged storm drain. Composting food scraps or shopping with a re-useable bag. Or something else … You decide! Share your Earth Action […]
Beachgrass Planting at Peggotty Beach 2026 Saturday, April 18 10:00am to 12:00noon Our coast took a beating this winter. So join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Scituate Beach Commission, and Scituate Trashed on Saturday morning, April 18 for some fun hands-on community engagement and beach rejuvenation at Peggotty Beach in Scituate! Discover why […]
SPRINGING TO LIFE: A Guided Vernal Pool Discovery Walk Sunday April 19, 2026 10:00-11:30am As we turn the page to spring, many ecosystems are beginning to emerge from a long winter. Vernal pools are unique and important habitats here on the South Shore. Also known as ephemeral wetlands, vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are […]
Timing the Tides Presentation Saturday, April 25 1:00pm Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield Planning a paddling trip on the North and South Rivers? NSRWA shares everything you need to know to make it a success! How to time the tides, where to launch your boat, and lots more! Join us at Ventress Memorial Library in […]
The Rich History of the North and South Rivers & NSRWA Tuesday, April 28 1:00 pm Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster Street Join NSRWA in Marshfield for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North and South Rivers. Learn about the world class ships built at 19 shipyards from 1678 to 1871, the […]
The Rich History of the North and South Rivers & NSRWA Thursday, April 30 6:00pm Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan Street Join NSRWA in Hanson for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North and South Rivers. Learn about the world class ships built at 19 shipyards on the North River from 1678 […]
The Rich History of the North and South Rivers & NSRWA Thursday, April 30 6:00pm Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street Join NSRWA in Duxbury for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North and South Rivers. Learn about the world class ships built at 19 shipyards on the North River from 1678 […]
The Rich History of the North and South Rivers & NSRWA Monday, May 4 6:30pm John Curtis Free Library, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover Join NSRWA in Hanover for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North and South Rivers. Learn about the world class ships built at 19 shipyards on the North River […]
Coastal Resilience and Relocation Event Date: Tuesday, May 5 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Event Location: Scituate Senior Center (333 First Parish Rd, Scituate, MA) Join North and South Rivers Watershed Association and MassBays on May 5th for a Coastal Resilience and Relocation Event! Hosted by Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), this […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate Saturday, May 9 10:00-11:30am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Liam Norton as we explore Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00-11:30am. Liam is a dedicated biologist and educator based on the South Shore, with extensive experience in environmental […]
Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling the Rivers Monday, May 11 1:00pm Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster Street, Marshfield Planning a paddling trip on the North and South Rivers? NSRWA shares everything you need to know to make it a success! How to time the tides, where to launch your boat, and lots more! […]