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August 2020
Yoga at the River’s Edge – August 22
in the Rexhame Dunes, at Rexhame Beach, 350 Standish Street, Marshfield • Advance registration required for each class/$15 per class Click here to register Parking is free with a Marshfield Beach Sticker. All others must pay $1 to park, and depart immediately after class. Classes are cancelled on rainy days. The decision will be made the night before. Our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga classes return for an abbreviated season, pandemic style! All classes are taught by certified yoga instructors and will…
Find out more »South Shore Explorers – Week 4
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 14. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, kayaking, or some combination of the three! Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, and learn local history. Each program will run in the morning from 9am to noon. Trips will include two experienced guides,…
Find out more »Yoga at the River’s Edge – August 29
PLEASE COME BACK NEXT YEAR -- THE AUGUST 29TH CLASS IS SOLD OUT in the Rexhame Dunes, at Rexhame Beach, 350 Standish Street, Marshfield • Advance registration required for each class/$15 per class Click here to register Parking is free with a Marshfield Beach Sticker. All others must pay $1 to park, and depart immediately after class. Classes are cancelled on rainy days. The decision will be made the night before. Our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga classes return for an…
Find out more »September 2020
South Shore Explorers – Week 5 AM
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 14. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, kayaking, or some combination of the three! Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, and learn local history. Each program will run in the morning from 9am to noon. Trips will include two experienced guides,…
Find out more »South Shore Explorers – Week 5 PM
Looking to get your kids out of the house and into an adventure? The NSRWA is offering a 3 day guided outdoor adventure program for youth ages 10 to 14. Each day will include either fishing, hiking, kayaking, or some combination of the three! Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, and learn local history. Each program will run in the afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Trips will include two experienced guides,…
Find out more »October 2020
“Fall” in Love with the South River Sunset Kayak Tour
Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle of the upper reaches of the majestic South River, a true hidden gem! We will meet at 3:45pm behind the CVS (1880 Ocean St.) in Marshfield. Kayaks and all equipment included! Discover the local flora and fauna of this tranquil place. Participants will also gain knowledge of how to plan and navigate a trip according to the tides.There is about a 0.1 mile walk to the put-in spot at the Francis Keville Footbridge,…
Find out more »“Fall” in Love with the North River Kayak Tour
Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle of the upper reaches of the majestic North River! We will meet at 10:45am at the Hanover Public Launch (2 Indian Head Dr.) in Hanover. Kayaks and all equipment included! Discover the local flora and fauna and history if this beautiful place. Participants will also gain knowledge of how to plan and navigate a trip according to the tides. Single kayaks, paddles, and PFDs included. Paddlers must be at least 12 years and…
Find out more »Fall Foliage North River Scenic Kayak Tour
Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle of the upper reaches of the majestic North River! We will meet at 10:45am at the Hanover Public Launch (2 Indian Head Dr.) in Hanover. Kayaks and all equipment included! Discover the local flora and fauna and history if this beautiful place. Participants will also gain knowledge of how to plan and navigate a trip according to the tides. Single kayaks, paddles, and PFDs included. Paddlers must be at least 12 years and…
Find out more »November 2020
Autumn Adventures! November 4 and 18
Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this fall? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13 this fall. Programs are run Wednesday Nov. 4 and 18 afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, geocaching or Kayaking (weather permitting). Participants will gain outdoor experience while simply having fun just being off the screen and out in nature! Program includes an experienced guide,…
Find out more »NSRWA Annual Meeting
Join us for our 50th Annual Meeting on Friday, November 6 at 7:00 pm via Zoom meeting. We will be honoring the winner of the Barbara Anne Pearson Memorial Award as well as our Volunteers of the Year and premiering our 50th anniversary movie! Click here to register. Agenda for the 50th Annual Meeting of the NSRWA 7:00 pm - Annual Meeting Business 7:05 pm - Volunteer of the Year Award - Lisa Irwin 7:10 pm - Citizen Science Volunteer…
Find out more »Campfire Stories with Jeff Corwin and Friends
Join Us for Campfire Stories with Jeff Corwin and Friends! Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NSRWA! Join us for a special evening of virtual storytelling on November 13th at 7:30pm. The theme for the storytellers is “Nature: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” The event is FREE, however, for a donation of $100 or more, you will get an exclusive invitation to attend a private VIP Q&A session with the guest speakers after the event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2_zMxt_1lo The keynote speaker for…
Find out more »December 2020
Autumn Adventures! December 2, 9, and 16
Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this fall? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13 this fall. Programs are run Wednesday December 2, 9, and 16 afternoons from 1:00-4:00pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, geocaching or Kayaking (weather permitting). Participants will gain outdoor experience while simply having fun just being off the screen and out in nature! Program includes an experienced…
Find out more »Rivia Trivia Holiday Open House
Join Us for Our Rivia Trivia Holiday Open House! Bring your own beverage and join us for a fun night of river trivia. Our virtual open house will test your knowledge and be a fun way to get together for the holidays. Top trivia winners will win NSRWA merchandise. Click here to register.
Find out more »Winter Holiday Adventures!
Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure this holiday season? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering outdoor activities to local South Shore area youth ages 10-13. Program runs December 28, 29, and 30 from 1:00-3:30pm. Activities include fishing, hiking, outdoor ecology games, or geocaching. Program package includes three days of afternoon fun and educational outdoor activities. Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover various flora and fauna, basic forest…
Find out more »January 2021
NSRWA’s 27th Annual New Year’s Day Walk: The Third Herring Brook Dam Breakthrough Tour!
NSRWA’s 27th Annual New Year’s Day Walk The Third Herring Brook Dam Breakthrough Tour Join the NSRWA on a multi-location self-guided tour of 3 dam removal locations along the Third Herring Brook! From 1 to 4pm on January 1st, the NSRWA and participants have been given special permission to visit the three dam removal sites along this major tributary of the North River. Included in the walk are the former sites of Mill Pond, Tack Factory Pond, and Petersons Pond.…
Find out more »Winter Nature Challenge 2021
This year, in place of our WaterWatch Lecture Series, we are presenting Winter Nature Challenge 2021! Scroll down below the events list to see the recorded presentations! Stay active and engaged with nature this winter! Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, South Shore Natural Science Center, and Mass Audubon in our 2021 Winter Nature Challenge! Each week starting in January and running through March, will have a virtual presentation, a nature challenge to do on your own or…
Find out more »February 2021
February Vacation Adventures!
Looking to get your kids outside and into an adventure during February vacation week? The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is now offering a 4-day outdoor activities program to local South Shore area youth ages 9-12. Program runs February 16-19 from 1:00-3:00pm. Activities include hiking, animal tracking, outdoor ecology games, insect searching and identification, and geocaching. Program package includes three days of afternoon fun and educational outdoor activities. Participants will gain outdoor experience, backwoods navigation and survival skills, discover…
Find out more »March 2021
2021 Virtual Conference on Environmental Justice
Registration is open for our 2021 Virtual Conference on Environmental Justice March 17, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. What is Environmental Justice? Register here. Details below. March 24, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Supporting Public Access to Recreational Waters Register here. Details below. March 31, 2021 | 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Promoting Environmental Justice: The First Steps Register here. Details below. Watershed Action Alliance's 2021 virtual conference addresses environmental justice as it pertains to clean and plentiful water, reconnected rivers, and healthy watersheds for all. Sign…
Find out more »Guided walk to Couch Beach
Guided Walk to Couch Beach Sunday, March 28 10:00-11:30am Looking to stay active this spring? 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 trial 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.…
Find out more »April 2021
Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! 4/17
Guided Vernal Pool Exploration with the SSNSC and NSRWA! Saturday, April 17 11:00am-12:30pm Looking to stay active this spring? Join the South Shore Natural Science Center and North and South Rivers Watershed Association as we explore vernal pools and discover what makes them unique. We will investigate vernal pool water in search of aquatic animals including obligate species. In addition, we will learn about wetland classification and habitats as well as local flora and fauna. A GREAT PROGRAM FOR KIDS…
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