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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Burrage Pond in Hanson
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Burrage Pond in Hanson\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin us on October 12th from 10:00-11:30am at Burrage Pond in Hanson for an amazing walk with Walking Club Guest Host George Stanchfield. George is an artist\, photographer\, and plantsman with a passion for gardening in all its phases. He has worked for over 35 years in professional garden related work\, from design to pulling weeds. This man knows his plants! You may find him wandering the trails of Burrage Pond in all seasons. Its broad vistas and intimate woodlands host a diverse amount of wildlife and flora that intrigue him most. \nBurrage Pond Wildlife Management Area in Hanson and Halifax\, MA features over 2\,000 acres of ponds\, marsh\, swamps and retired cranberry bogs with several miles of walking trails. It is managed by the state for fisheries and wildlife habitat\, as well as open space. This is an excellent spot for bird-watching. There are more than 10 miles of public trails on the property\, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. The trails are primarily the broad and flat dirt roads commonly found around cranberry bogs. This is easy walking\, and a popular spot for horses and leashed dogs. The property was originally a very large Atlantic White Cedar swamp. In 1931\, it was diked and otherwise altered for cranberry production. It is now composed of retired cranberry bogs surrounded by ponds and reservoirs\, freshwater marsh\, Atlantic white cedar swamp\, and red maple swamp. The uplands contain the typical pine and oak\, as well as some birch. Some of the flora identified here include: large whorled oogonia\, calapogon\, painted trillium\, mountain laurel\, bunchberry\, and pink azalea. Fish species commonly found here include bluegill\, yellow perch\, largemouth bass\, pumpkinseed sunfish\, chain pickerel\, golden shiner\, black crappie\, brown bullhead\, and white perch. For decades this has been an important birding site\, for its waterfowl\, marsh birds\, and migrating passerines. Wood Ducks breed here in good numbers\, and Virginia Rails can be heard calling. There is an active colony of Night Heron. Among the 81 species catalogued in 2003 were Osprey\, American Kestrels\, Eastern Kingbirds\, Warbling Vireos\, Gray Catbirds\, Yellow Warblers\, Baltimore Orioles and Orchard Orioles. Also watch for Northern Harriers\, Sharp-shinned Hawks\, Red-shouldered Hawks\, and Merlins\, as well as herons\, egrets and ibises. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration of all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/ \nAddress: 382 Pleasant St\, Hanson\, MA 02341\, USA\nPlease NOTE that there are multiple entrances to this property.  We will be meeting at the entrance off of Pleasant Street! \n \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-burrage-pond-in-hanson/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage and Wild Rice Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Fall Foliage and Wild Rice Paddle\nSaturday\, October 12\n9:00-11:00am \nJoin 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 state. Fall colors and cool weather make for a great time to enjoy the beauty that this section of river has to offer. \nWild rice (Zizana sp.)\, also known as Indian Rice is found on the slower flowing portions of the North River and Herring Brook River. It is a favorite food for many of the wildfowl that frequent the waterway. \nWe will meet by 8:45am at the Hanover Canoe Launch on Saturday\, October 12. Please try to arrive early so we can all be on the water by 9:00am. Register with one of the links below. Please choose the appropriate link based on whether you have your own vessel (free)\, or need to borrow one of ours ($20). \nRegister to BRING YOUR OWN VESSEL – FREE \nRegister to BORROW ONE OF OUR KAYAKS – Single Kayak\, Paddle\, and PFD included. – $20
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/fall-foliage-and-wild-rice-paddle-2024/
LOCATION:Hanover Public Launch\, 2 Indian Head Dr.\, Hanover\, 02339
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Hanover Crossing Fall Fun Fest
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 5 (Rain date Sunday\, October 6)\nTime: 12:00-5:00pm\nLocation: 1775 Washington St\, Hanover\, MA 02339\nOn the Central Green (across from J Crew Factory & Playa Bowls \nCome see the Let Our Rivers Flow mural at this weekend’s Hanover Crossing Fall Fun Fest. Located on the “green”\, there will be family friendly activities\, live music by Pink Houses (John Mellencamp Tribute Band)\, food and coupons from Hanover Crossing vendors\, and a beer garden provided by Stellwagen Brewery.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/hanover-crossing-fall-fun-fest/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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SUMMARY:History of the Indian Head River
DESCRIPTION:With Kezia Bacon of NSRWA\nThursday\, October 3\n7:00pm\nHanson Historical Society\, 565 Main Street\, Hanson \nKezia will present an overview of the Indian Head River’s history\, beginning in pre-Colonial times\, and extending through the 21st century. Topics will include early settlers on the river; bridges\, mills and factories; tributaries and fisheries; and issues concerning the river today. She will also offer a brief introduction to the North & South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA)\, and its 50+ years of advocacy on behalf of the rivers. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/history-of-the-indian-head-river/
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Ames Norwell State Park in Abington
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Ames Norwell State Park in Abington\nSaturday\, September 14\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease join us on Saturday\, September 14th as we welcome Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson to  explore the Ames Norwell State Park in Abington. The Thomsons  are long time NSWRA members and walk these trails often. Both Doug and Kathi are nature enthusiasts. \nAmes Nowell State Park is a 700 acre property located in Abington\, with  10+ miles of paved and unpaved trails through forest and wetlands. A sawmill\, and then a grist mill\, stood at the northern end of the property in the 1700s\, on Beaver Brook. In the 1920s\, Edwin Holmes purchased the land and dammed the brook\, creating Cleveland Pond. Holmes maintained the land as a bird sanctuary and hunting spot\, but was unable to pay taxes on it during the Depression. Ames Nowell\, the grandson of Massachusetts Governor Oliver Ames\, purchased it next. The park is named for him. Old stone walls deep within the property reveal an agricultural past. The trails are inconsistently marked\, so it is great that we have knowledgeable guides with us! \nThe woods surrounding Cleveland Pond are primarily pine and oak\, with some beech and holly. There are wetlands too\, with swampy areas as well as freshwater marshes. Beaver Brook enters the property from the north and flows through the pond. The pond was created in the 1920s when the brook was dammed for industrial use. Beaver Brook flows south through Abington and Bridgewater\, eventually merging with Spring Brook and emptying into the Taunton River. \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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/ \nDirections: 741 Linwood Street\, Abington\, MA Click here for map. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-ames-norwell-state-park-in-abington/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Norwell Conservation Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Norwell Conservation Day 2024 at Jacobs Pond! \nJoin Norwell Conservation to learn about the environment\, on-going conservation efforts\, and the history of Jacobs Pond and The Jacobs Farm. Enjoy expert-led walks or stop by the many exhibition tables from local groups to learn about their work for the environment. \n\nHistory of Jacobs Pond Area with Wendy Bawabe – 9:00am\nGuided Kayaking with the NSRWA-  10:00am\nInsect Walk with Blake Dinius – 10:00am\nPlants for Birds Discussion and Walk with Lisey Good – 11:30am\nLive Music by Joe Armstrong – 10:00am-1:00pm\nLolly Jolly Food Truck – 9:00am-1:00pm\nActivities and fun for all ages!\n\nClick here for details. \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/norwell-conservation-day-2024/
LOCATION:Jacobs Pond Conservation Area\, 81 Jacobs Lane\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Family Fun,Gardening,History,Paddling,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000
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SUMMARY:History of the North and South Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Presentation on the Rich History of the North and South Rivers \n\nNorwell Public Library – Tuesday\, August 27 at 6:30pm\nMeeting Room\, 64 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\nRegistration suggested\nPaul Pratt Memorial Library\, Cohasset – Wednesday\, September 18 at 5:00pm\n35 Ripley Road\, Cohasset\nRegistration required\nHingham Public Library – Thursday\, September 19 at 7:00pm\nWhiton Room\, 66 Leavitt Street\, Hingham\n\n\nThe North River is the first designated Scenic Protected River in Massachusetts and the North and South Rivers have been designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. \nLearn about the World Class Ships built at the shipyards along the North River from 1678 to 1871. Hear about wonderful activities\, events\, environmental and educational programs held throughout the year. \nThe North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) is a non-profit grass roots environmental organization dedicated to the protection of the North and South Rivers\, their streams and marshes since 1970.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/history-of-the-north-and-south-rivers/
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T140000
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SUMMARY:2024 Great River Race
DESCRIPTION:Info on the 2024 Great River Race\nWinners List\nAll Results List\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 support the 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\, August 16 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 14 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 Program \nBecome a Corporate Sponsor \nRacers get: \n\nA FREE ice cream coupon for JC’s Ice Cream in Hanover ($4 Value)\nA custom collectible 2024 Great River Race T-shirt\nA FREE beer from IndieFerm for those participants over 21 years of age.\nFree admission to the afterparty on August 18 including food\, ice cream\, games\, and more!
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2024-great-river-race/
CATEGORIES:Great River Race,Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Bates Trail and the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve in Scituate
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Bates Trail and the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve in Scituate\nSaturday\, August 10\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin Guest Host Deb Lenahan on Saturday\, August 10th at 10:00am in Scituate\, as we explore the Bates Trail and the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve. We will start at the Bates Trail Parking Lot and take the Carl Pipes trail to the adjoining Higgins McAllister Preserve. This trail features a large wooden bridge which extends through woods and wetlands\, offering views of Merritt Brook\, a tributary to Bound Brook. There are a lot of rocks in the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve — glacial erratic boulders\, as well as smaller\, often moss-covered\, rocks\, and numerous stone walls. Another landmark is a very large Eastern White Pine tree\, with a 17-foot circumference! Small signs direct hikers to its exact location. The property was purchased by the Town of Scituate in 2012.  While rarely steep\, the trail requires a careful eye and even more careful steps. If you’re up for it\, it is well worth the adventure! \nThe upland forest here contains mostly pine and beech trees\, plus oak\, holly\, fern\, and princess pine. In general\, there is very little shrubbery\, due to a large population of deer. Closer to the wetlands are yellow birch\, cedar\, and red maple. Here the shrubs are more prolific. Also look for winterberry and cinnamon fern. Moss is abundant! Merritt Brook\, which rises in South Swamp and flows through the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve\, is a headwater stream for the watershed of Bound Brook and the Aaron River Reservoir. It eventually flows into the Gulf River\, which empties into Cohasset Harbor. \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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website. \nClick here for Directions. \nClick here for Trail Map. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-bates-trail-and-the-higgins-macallister-preserve-in-scituate/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T113000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Black Pond Bog in Norwell
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Black Pond Bog in Norwell\nSunday\, July 14\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease join Walking Club Guest Host Chris Jacobs on SUNDAY (not our usual Saturday)\, July 14th\, as we explore Black Pond Bog in Norwell. 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 plant species\, especially wildflowers (primarily because they are stationary and easy to observe!) She 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 Black Pond Bog for its rich biodiversity and the unique plant species. \nBlack Pond  is a kettle hole pond\, created tens of thousands of years ago by a large chunk of melting glacier. Long ago\, as the white cedar trees and other vegetation that grew around Black Pond died and decayed\, they sank to the bottom\, creating a layer of muck. Over time\, the water became so acidic that the surrounding plants could barely make use of it. What resulted was a unique quaking bog.  Black Pond is surrounded by sphagnum moss. One of few plants capable of growing in such acidic conditions\, sphagnum absorbs water from the air\, not from the pond. As it dies and decays\, it forms a layer of peat. Other plants take root in the moss and peat\, creating a thick mat at the edge of the water. When you step onto a quaking bog\, you can actually feel it shake!  This July\, we may be able to observe some unusual plants growing out of the sphagnum moss that surrounds the pond — the sundew and the pitcher plant. Both of these are carnivorous: they consume insects\, which provide essential nutrition for these plants\, that would otherwise lack nitrogen.  Pitcher plants and sundews\, as well as wild orchids\, are visible from  the boardwalk at the edge of Black Pond. We will also see several varieties of fern. Wildlife is abundant here. \nClick here for directions. \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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-black-pond-bog-in-norwell/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
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SUMMARY:Let Our Rivers Flow Mural Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Let Our Rivers Flow Mural Dedication\nSaturday\, June 15\n11:00am\nThe “Green” at Hanover Crossing (outside J Crew Factory)\n1775 Washington Street\, Hanover \nAfter 6 years of planning\, 3 months of painting\, multiple community paint days and too many brushstrokes to count\, we are finally ready to share the Let Our Rivers Flow Mural with the public! We will have family-friendly games\, prizes and treats for all. Click here to register. \nNSRWA took the lead to bring together the project partners to create an amazing art installation\, a 40’ x 10’ mural\, depicting the North River and the rich\, diverse ecosystems it supports. Our goal is to showcase and connect people with our local natural heritage. It’s both an educational and an engagement installation. \nLocal artists Sally Dean Mello and Cathy McCarthy are the creative forces behind this mural and they invited the community to be a part of the process. \nWe hope you can join us for the mural dedication event on June 15th at the “Green” on Hanover Crossing (across from J. Crew Factory). \nProject partners include NSRWA\, Hanover Crossing\, Mass Cultural Council\, Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration and Sign Design. \n             
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/let-our-rivers-flow-mural-dedication/
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield\nSaturday\, June 8\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin Walking Club Guest Hosts Alida and Hank Albertson on June 8th as we explore the John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield. 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. Marshfield’s 75-acre John Little Conservation Area features pasture\, forest\, and marsh\, along with some gorgeous views of the North River. Along the 1.5 miles of trails\, old stone walls and cart paths offer a glimpse of the property’s agricultural past. A dock provides access from the water. The John Little Conservation Area was established in 2009. Community Preservation Act Funds purchased an initial 25 acres\, with an additional 49.8 acres added the following year. \nThe John Little Conservation Area was named for the family who operated a dairy farm there. Jack and Grace Little’s Little Jersey Farm offered milk and cream from the 1930s to the 1950s. Jack’s son Christopher still operates the family farm\, on the parcel he retains across the street\, raising cattle for beef. There are trails and boardwalks within the property\, as well as a long\, beautiful walkway that leads to a dock/float on the North River.  Proceed with caution on damp days – the boardwalks can be slippery when wet! The portion of the property closest to the parking area is a broad meadow\, formerly part of the dairy farm\, with views of adjacent\, still-functioning farms. The remainder of the property is woodland and marsh. The woods are typical for this area — a mix of pine and oak — with occasional holly\, and quite a lot of blueberry. Because of the walkway and dock\, this property offers a spectacular view of the North River and its marshes. This area is nice for walking year around. Please wear protective foot coverings as there may be poison ivy along this trail. \nDirections:  John Little Conservation Area\, Union St\, Marshfield\, MA 02050 \nClick here for 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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-john-little-conservation-area-in-marshfield/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T094500
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T205715Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga at the River’s Edge 2024
DESCRIPTION:This event has concluded for 2024. Please check back in May 2025 for information about our 2025 season. \nSaturdays\, June 8 through September 21st (8:30-9:45 am) and Wednesdays\, June 19 through September 4 (6:30-7:45pm) at various locations along the North and South Rivers. \nThis is the 28th season of our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga program! New this year: We’re trying two classes at South River Park in Marshfield! \nREGISTRATION \n\nAdvance registration and payment required for each class/ $16 per class\nParticipants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\nRegistration starts June 1\nREGISTER HERE\n\nCLASS LOCATIONS \n\nRexhame Beach (in the dunes by the South River)\, at the end of Standish Street\, Marshfield\nCouch Beach (via Couch Cemetery)\, 629 Union Street\, Marshfield\nSouth River Park (lower section)\, 2148 Ocean Street\, Marshfield\nJPH Organization at Ferry Hill (formerly YWCA Marshfield)\, 76 Ferry Hill Road\, Marshfield\nDriftway Conservation Park\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\n\nPARKING \n\nRexhame classes: Parking is free with a Marshfield Beach Sticker. All others must pay $1 to park\, and depart immediately after class.\nAll other classes: Parking is free\n\nWEATHER CANCELLATIONS \n\nClasses are cancelled on rainy days. The decision will be made 1-2 hours before scheduled start time. All registered participants will be contacted via email.\n\nSAFETY \n\nFor classes at Couch Beach\, plan ahead for an approximately 0.3-mile walk over uneven terrain\n\n \nWHAT TO BRING \nPlease bring a yoga mat. You may also like to have a blanket to place under your mat to accommodate your outstretched arms and legs. Dress in layers — the temperature can change quickly as the sun rises or as clouds move in. Other supplies to consider: drinking water\, bug repellant\, sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses. \nJUNE SCHEDULE \n• Saturday\, June 8 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at South River Park\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, June 15 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, June 19 • 6:30-7:45pm • Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, June 22 • 8:30-9:45am: Heather Webb at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, June 26 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, June 29 • 8:30-9:45am: Samantha Dormady at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \nJULY SCHEDULE \n(No class July 3rd) \n• Saturday\, July 6 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Whidden at Ferry Hill\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, July 10 • 6:30-7:45pm • Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, July 13 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \n• Wednesday\, July 17 • 6:30-7:45pm • Mary Whidden at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, July 20 • 8:30-9:45am: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, July 24 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, July 27 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, July 31 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \nAUGUST SCHEDULE \n• Saturday\, August 3 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Norton at Driftway Conservation Park\, Scituate \n• Wednesday\, August 7 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \n• Saturday\, August 10 • 8:30-9:45am: Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, August 14 • 6:30-7:45pm: Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, August 17 • 8:30-9:45am: Samantha Dormady at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n(No class August 21st) \n• Saturday\, August 24 • 8:30-9:45am: Claire Manganello at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Wednesday\, August 28 • 6:30-7:45pm: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, August 31 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Whidden at Ferry Hill\, Marshfield \nSEPTEMBER SCHEDULE \n• Wednesday\, September 4 • Earlier Time – 6:-7:15pm: Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, September 7 • 8:30-9:45am: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, September 14 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach\, Marshfield \n• Saturday\, September 21 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER \n \nFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA \nFacebook • Instagram \nQUESTIONS? \nEmail Program Director Kezia Bacon at yoga@nsrwa.org \n——- \n  \nListen To Our Segment on WATD’s Boomer Being \nIn Spring 2024\, NSRWA’s Yoga Program Director Kezia Bacon appeared on WATD 95.9 FM’s Boomer Being program to talk about Yoga at the River’s Edge\, in a 5-minute segment. You can hear it right here. \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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
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SUMMARY:2024 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! \nAdult entries are $75\, Children 12 and under are $45\, Calcutta is $20\n(Day of entries are $80 for adults) \nPick Up Location and Times \nPreregister online and pick up your packet at the locations below. \nParticipants can pick up their tournament packet or register at: \n\nBelsan Bait & Tackle\n4 Brook Street\, Scituate\, MA\nFriday\, June 7 – 12:00 noon-6:00pm\nSaturday\, June 8 – 7:00am-12:00 noon\nGoose Hummock Shops\n15 Rte. 6A\, Orleans\, MA\nFriday\, June 7 – 1:00-5:30pm\nSaturday\, June 8 – 9:00am-12:00 noon\nFISH Northeast\n68 Shops at 5 Way\, Plymouth\nFriday 7:00am-7:00pm\nSaturday 7:00am-12:00pm\n\n(Have a measuring stick from a previous South Shore Striper Tournament? Bring it with you\, get a 2024 sticker\, and become eligible for a prize drawing.) \nClick here to register \nCheck the 2024 Leaderboard \nClick Here to Sponsor our 2024 Striper Tournament\nClick the link above or complete this form and send it back to NSRWA\, PO Box 43\, Norwell\, MA 02061 with your payment. \nJoin us for the awards presentation at Belsan Bait & Tackle on Sunday\, June 9 at 2:00pm. A Zoom link will also be sent out to all participants.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2024-south-shore-striper-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Fishing,Fly Fishing
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T172645Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Wampanoag Extreme Paddle Challenge Send Off
DESCRIPTION:Watch as the team launches on their Wampanoag Extreme Paddle Challenge from the Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate on Friday\, June 7th at 8:00am. \nHelp Peter’s team reach their goal for clean waters and healthy rivers by making a gift today! \n“I’ll be paddling the Wampanoag Extreme Challenge Paddle for the 7th time in the last 14 years to raise funds and awareness about how our local waters are interconnected and the importance of taking action to keep them clean and plentiful not only for today but for future generations! We all need clean water and healthy rivers. You can take an active part in this journey by supporting our team. A gift of any size will go a long way for clean waters and healthy rivers. I hope we can count on your support. Thanks!” ~ Peter Kelly-Detwiler \nHelp us reach our campaign goal of $30\,000 by making a gift today – your donation will be matched up to our $30\,00 goal! \nMeet the Team: Peter Kelly-Detwiler\, Sloane Graff\, Cabby Tennis\, Clay Tennis\, Nick Lefferts\, Andrew Gadbois\, Caleb Estabrooks\, and Brian Taylor. \n“Usually I need to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles for an adventure like the Wampanoag Extreme Paddle\, but this trip starts right in my backyard. I consider it a privilege to take part in this adventure\, not many people have this opportunity to explore the backwaters of the South Shore like we do in the Wampanoag Extreme Paddle. During the paddle we see local nature and history in a way that few ever will\, I wouldn’t trade it for an all inclusive 5 star resort.” ~ Caleb Estabrooks \nThe three-day\, 72-mile trek will take the team through an historic Native American water route that connects Massachusetts Bay and Narragansett Bay along the North River and the Taunton River. Feel good about doing good\, locally. Together let’s restore our rivers to help fish move freely to spawn and protect our waters\, for everyone\, for good! \n“I am participating in this year’s Wampanoag Canoe Challenge because of the adventure and historical significance. I lead many canoe and kayak trips for the NSRWA. I feel the rivers and the watersheds have taught me so much the past few years. I especially enjoy sharing the experience of these waters with others. Yet even as a leader of many trips\, I am just a guest in these special places. I will paddle this route to learn and experience the journey the native Wampanoag people did for thousands of years before me. Through this adventure\, I hope to share with others a sense of appreciation and respect of those who once called these rivers their home.” ~ Brian Taylor \nWatch as the team launches from the Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. LAUNCH DATE: Friday\, June 7th at 8:00am. \n\nAll proceeds support NSRWA’s work for clean waters and healthy rivers! Thank you for caring about our waters and for making a difference locally\, right here in the places we love.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2024-wampanoag-extreme-paddle-challenge-send-off/
LOCATION:Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 02066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wampanoag
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240514T204649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T132055Z
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SUMMARY:Safe Catch and Release Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Safe Catch and Release Best Practices\nThursday\, May 23\n7:00pm Zoom\nWith Andy Danylchuk\, Science Advisor for Keep Fish Wet and Professor of Fish Conservation at UMass Amherst \nJoin us for this Safe Catch and Release Best Practices Zoom with Andy Danylchuk\, Professor of Fish Conservation at UMass Amherst. Learn about the best way to handle stripers to ensure their survival before our South Shore Striper Tournament starting on June 7 at 5:00pm. \nCatch and release is a popular fishing technique aimed at keeping fish populations sustainable. But what happens to the fish after it has been released? Dr. Danylchuk is an avid fisherman and scientist who is on a personal crusade to ensure that fish are around for future generations to enjoy. Andy will provide an informal\, science-based talk that covers questions like: \n\nHow do you minimize the impact of handling a fish?\nWhat are the physiological indicators that a fish is ready to be released?\nHow can everyone make an impact on future generations of fish?\n\nUnderstanding Andy’s work and how fish respond to being caught will make you a better angler! \nRegister for Zoom here.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/safe-catch-and-release-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Fishing
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240430T165259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T195248Z
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - East Street Bogs in Duxbury
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – East Street Bogs in Duxbury\nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin the Walking Club’s Guest Host Jim Spinale\, on May 11th at 10:00am as we explore the East Street Bogs in Duxbury. Jim is a historian\, nature enthusiast\, retired science teacher\, and frequent Walking Club Guest Host\, who will share his knowledge of history and nature as he guides us through one of his favorite properties – The East Street\, or Loring Bogs. This 198 acre property features active cranberry bogs\, wetlands\, reservoirs\, and forested upland\, with a 4.5 mile trail network\, including a section of the Bay Circuit Trail. The area includes 39 acres of working bogs and 191 acres of conservation land. It was first developed in 1927 by F.M. Leonard’s Clearbrook Cranberry Company. Edgar W. Losing took over the enterprise in 1930. 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. With a variety of habitats\, the Duxbury Bogs attract all sorts of wildlife\, especially birds. The woodlands include pine\, oak\, sumac\, fern\, milkweed\, and bittersweet. There is a glacial esker in the middle of the property. \nClick here for directions. \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 volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-east-street-bogs-in-duxbury/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240327T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T173422Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Head River Day 2024 - Guided Hike and Kayak Paddles
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indian Head River Coalition (a partnership between the NSRWA\, Wildlands Trust\, Towns of Hanover\, Pembroke\, Hanson\, and Plymouth County) as we celebrate this amazing river and its surrounding land. Take part in a guided hike\, or kayak paddle\, or BOTH! Schedule and registration pages are listed below. \nEmbark on a land or water adventure as we explore a unique and diverse habitat steeped in local history. Amazing flora and fauna\, freshwater tidal marsh\, wild rice\, and migratory herring are all some of what can be found in and around the Indian Head River. Discover why the IHR Coalition has worked to preserve and protect this gem of the South Shore. \nMeet at the Hanover Public Launch. 2 Indian Head Dr. Hanover\, MA \nSchedule: \n9:00-11:00am – Guided Hike with Wildlands Trust – Register for the Hike HERE \n9:30-11:00am – Guided Kayak Paddle with the NSRWA #1 – Register for Kayak Paddle #1 HERE \n11:30-1:00pm – Guided Kayak Paddle with the NSRWA #2* – Register for Kayak Paddle #2 HERE \nFor the kayak trips: bring your own vessel or borrow one of the NSRWA’s single kayaks. Ages 10 years and up ONLY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Slow moving tidal water\, previous kayak experience recommended. \n*Guided Kayak Paddle #2 will depart once the hikers have returned\, allowing time for folks to attend both the hike and Kayak Paddle #2.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/indian-head-river-day-2024-guided-hike-and-kayak-paddles/
LOCATION:Hanover Public Launch\, 2 Indian Head Dr.\, Hanover\, 02339
CATEGORIES:Paddling,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240402T151757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172500Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240322T152307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T152629Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163438
CREATED:20240311T141657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T200239Z
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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
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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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
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163439
CREATED:20231023T180342Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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