Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling the Rivers Thursday, June 25 • 7:00pm Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham 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 […]
A Paddle Back in Time - Guided North River Kayak Paddle Friday, June 26 10:00am - 12:00pm Marshfield Canoe Launch $40 - Kayaks and van shuttle service included Join the NSRWA on a guided kayak paddle of the North River from Union St. Bridge to Couch Beach and return. We will paddle a lovely section […]
Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling the Rivers Saturday, June 27 • 10:00 am Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street, Duxbury 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 […]
History of the South River Monday, June 29 • 1:00 pm Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster Street, Marshfield Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for an engaging slideshow presentation featuring over 400 years of South River history. Topics include: Native American settlements, herring runs & dams, the development of Rexhame and Humarock, water […]
A Virtual Photo Tour of the North and South Rivers Tuesday, July 7 • 1:00pm Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke Join NSRWA for a virtual photo tour of the beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal rivers and salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for our […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00-11:30 am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Host Martha McCarthy as we explore Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield on Saturday, July 11 from 10:00-11:30 am. Martha is a long time birder who loves to walk and birdwatch […]
A Virtual Photo Tour of the North and South Rivers Monday, July 13 1:00-2:00 pm Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster Street, Marshfield Join NSRWA for a virtual photo tour of the beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal rivers and salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for […]
Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling the Rivers Tuesday, July 28 6:00 pm Norwell Public Library, 64 South Street, Norwell 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 […]
Veterans Park Grand Opening and Wheel Dedication Thursday, August 6 10:00 am Veterans Memorial Park, Marshfield Join us for the Veterans Park Grand Opening and celebration of the dam removal and restoration of the South River at this site. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the unveiling of the NSRWA art exhibit "Let the Rivers […]
A Virtual Photo Tour of the North and South Rivers Thursday, August 6 7:00-8:00 pm Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt Street, Hingham Join NSRWA for a virtual photo tour of the beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal rivers and salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Forge Pond Park in Hanover Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00-11:30 am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French to explore Forge Pond Park in Hanover on Saturday, August 8 from 10:00-11:30am. Steve is a Field Teacher for Mass Audubon, where he leads walks and presentations over much of southeast Massachusetts. In addition, […]
The race has ended. See the results here. Come join us on Sunday, August 9 to paddle one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. Help us celebrate the 36th year for the Great River Race on the beautiful North River. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and […]
History of the South River Wednesday, August 12 • 11:00 am Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for an engaging slideshow presentation featuring over 400 years of South River history. Topics include: Native American settlements, herring runs & dams, the development of Rexhame and Humarock, water […]
A Virtual Photo Tour of the North and South Rivers Thursday, August 13 • 1:00 pm Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier Street, Cohasset Join NSRWA for a virtual photo tour of the beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal rivers and salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for […]
The Rich History of the North and South Rivers & NSRWA Monday, August 17 • 1:30 pm Norwell Council on Aging, 293 Pine Street, Norwell Join NSRWA in Norwell 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 […]
4th Annual Norwell Conservation Day Saturday, September 19 11:00am to 3:00pm Jacobs Pond, 48 Jacobs Lane Family fun activities including hayrides, NSRWA kayak events, live music, food trucks, face painting, and more. The NSRWA will be offering an informative booth and two kayak events. 11:30am - The NSRWA will run a guided kayak paddle open […]
A Virtual Photo Tour of the North and South Rivers Wednesday, September 9 11:00 am Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke Join NSRWA for a virtual photo tour of the beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal rivers and salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for […]
NSRWA Walking Club – Higgins-MacAllister Preserve in Scituate Saturday, September 12 10:00-11:30 am Join Walking Club Coordinator Steve French and Guest Hosts Deb Lenahan and Marla Minier as we explore the Higgins-MacAllister and Bates Lane Preserves in Scituate on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00-11:30. Deb Lenahan is a longtime volunteer, former Executive Director and Advisory […]
First Annual Jacobs Pond Kayak Regatta Saturday, September 19 2:00-3:30 pm 2:00pm - First Race 2:30pm - Second Race 3:00pm - Championship Ready to put your kayak paddling speed and skill to the test? Join the NSRWA and the Town of Norwell on Saturday, September 19 for the First Annual Jacobs Pond Regatta. Don't worry […]
Wild Rice Paddle 2026 Sunday, September 20 10:00-11:30am Join us on a relaxing autumn paddle around the Upper Reaches of the North River. The confluence of the Indian Head River and Herring Brook forms the upper reaches of the North River. This creates a lovely freshwater tidal marsh, one of only a handful in the […]