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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield\nSaturday\, November 9\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin us on November 9th from 10-11:30 at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield for a truly special walk with Walking Club Guest Host Doug Lowry. Doug is a lifelong student of nature and is moving into his forty-fifth year as an Outdoor Educator. He has taught for the National Outdoor Leadership School as a Senior Field Instructor\, a Master Educator for the Leave No Trace program and is currently the Senior Teacher/Naturalist for the Southeast Region for Mass Audubon and works on many of the organization’s statewide initiatives\, certification programs and Trips and Travel. \nAs past Board Member and past President of the NSRWA\, Doug looks forward to an adventure through Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary with kindred watershed celebrants. Our proposed route will take us down to the North River and through forested loop trails with several stops along the way for observation. We have binoculars to share and will throw in scones to start our adventure. Trails are relatively flat with minimum fancy footwork involved. \nThe North River Wildlife Sanctuary offers several trails and boardwalks that wind through open fields and oak forest. There is also an observation platform on the North River. The property attracts many different species of animals\, such as harbor seals\, deer\, coyotes\, geese\, pheasants\, red tail hawks\, dragonflies\, butterflies\, and squirrels. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nDirections: Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary\, 2000 Main St\, Marshfield\, MA 02050. Parking area near the Visitors’ Center. Click here for trail map. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-north-river-wildlife-sanctuary-in-marshfield/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Know Your Local Waters: Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:With Kezia Bacon and Brian Taylor\, NSRWA\nTuesdays at 1pm\nAt various locations in Marshfield \nJoin the North and South Rivers Watershed Association to learn about the waterways of Marshfield. The program consists of two slideshows and three guided walks. Sign up for all\, or for selected events ($5 each). \n\nNovember 26 – Guided Walk: South River – at Rexhame Beach – Postponed due to the rainy/windy forecast. Rescheduled for Thursday\, December 5th at 1pm. \nDecember 3 – Marshfield’s Historic Waterways – slideshow presentation at Marshfield Senior Center\n\nTo register\, visit the front desk at the Marshfield Senior Center (230 Webster Street).
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/know-your-local-waters-marshfield/
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000
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SUMMARY:Clamming the South River
DESCRIPTION:Clamming the South River\nThis program has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday\, November 24\n10am-12:30pm \nJoin the NSRWA as we head out onto the flats of the South River to learn how to clam. The program will be guided by local experts as we learn the art of clamming from seasoned veterans and learn about local clam species\, explore unique habitat\, and understand their importance to our estuary ecosystem. \nPark at the Humarock Parking Lot at 2-4 Central Ave\, Humarock. Look for the brightly colored NSRWA van in the public parking lot. The NSRWA van will provide transportation to the clamming site. \nPeople are encouraged to get a license but it is not needed if they just wish to learn/watch us clam. No one will go home empty handed! You can get clamming license through Scituate or Marshfield Town Hall (more info here). You can get your clamming gear by visiting New England Marine in Brant Rock in Marshfield\, or Belsan Bait & Tackle in Scituate. \nWe strongly advise folks to wear footwear that can get wet\, preferably waders or rubber boots\, and rubber gloves. We kneel when clamming so please wear appropriate clothing to keep your knees protected and dry. \nREGISTER HERE \nRain date\, Sunday November 24.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/clamming-the-south-river/
LOCATION:Public Parking Lot\, 3 Central Ave\, Humarock\, MA\, 02047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clamming
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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SUMMARY:2024 NSRWA Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Open House\nWednesday\, December 11\n3:00-6:00pm\n214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA 02061 \nThank you for helping us protect our waters in 2024! 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/2024-nsrwa-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:NSRWA Offices\, 214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Willow Brook Farm Preserve
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Willow Brook Farm Preserve\nSaturday\, December 14\, 2024\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin us on December 14th from 10-11:30 at Pembroke’s Willow Brook Farm Preserve for a winter walk with returning Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson. The Thomsons are nature enthusiasts and long time NSWRA members.  They have been committed to preserving open space on the South Shore\, and their walks are always informative and fun.  \nPembroke’s Willow Brook Farm Preserve is 167 acres of upland and wetlands. Located at the confluence of Pudding and Herring Brooks\, it is owned by the Wildlands Trust\, and features 3 miles of walking trails plus an observation platform with an unspoiled view of the 2\,000-acre Herring Brook Valley. The area is renowned as one of the most diverse inland natural areas in Southeastern Massachusetts. The views change with the seasons. This is definitely a place that rewards repeat visits. Abundant wildlife make their home here in the Herring Brook Valley. Even though it is 11 river miles upstream from the ocean\, the freshwater marsh has water levels that rise and fall with the tides. More than 2\,000 acres of undeveloped land and freshwater swamp provide an ideal habitat for mammals\, amphibians\, and birds — both common species and also those deemed “at risk” by Partners In Flight. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nDirections: 99 Barker St\, Pembroke\, MA 02359\nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-willow-brook-farm-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Birding in a Changing Climate: The North River
DESCRIPTION:Birding in a Changing Climate: The North River\n\n\nA program offered by Mass Audubon and the NSRWA. Van transportation provided!  \nDescription  \nBirds are a wonderful vehicle for witnessing cyclic and seasonal changes. \nIn this monthly series\, we will meet at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary\, and use van transportation to explore various sites along the North River to appreciate how patterns in weather\, climate\, and shifting habitats influence the birds and environment around us. \nJoin us to take a deeper dive into understanding how and why climate change is having such an impact on birds. \nThis series meets on Thursdays\, at North River Wildlife Sanctuary. \nThursday\, December 19 \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/birding-in-a-changing-climate-the-north-river/
LOCATION:North River Wildlife Sanctuary\, 2000 Main St\, Marshfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Photography,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:20250101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 New Year's Day Walk at Furnace Brook Watershed Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for our Annual New Year’s Day Walk! \nMarshfield’s Furnace Brook Watershed Conservation Area\nWednesday\, January 1\, 2025\n1:00 to 3:00pm \nThe main loop is roughly 1 mile and contains some forested hills and a couple muddy sections and boardwalks. There are several side trials and spur trails that branch off of the main loop\, so motivated hikers are welcome to add additional mileage to their walk! \nThis will be a self guided walk\, however\, there will be NSRWA staff and volunteers stationed at the trailhead\, as well as at a few intersections to help with orientation and provide some fun facts. Please be sure to maintain orientation as there are several interconnecting trails that make it easy to get turned around. \nParking will be at St. Christine’s Catholic Church at 1295 Main St\, Marshfield\, MA 02050. Just head to the south end of the parking lot and you’ll see the trailhead kiosk and NSRWA volunteers. A special thanks to Fr. Mario Guarino and the church for providing access to these lovely trails!  \nTrail Map 1 – Have access to this map while on trail. \nTrail Map 2 – This is an older map and doesn’t have the updated trail entrance. But you can still see the P1 Starting Location at the top right of center. \nThis is a free event and registration is required. All ages welcome\, great for families! Wear comfortable footwear for varying terrain conditions. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2025-new-years-day-walk-at-furnace-brook-watershed-conservation-area/
LOCATION:St. Christine’s Catholic Church\, 1295 Main St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Red and Gold Farm
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Red and Gold Farm\nSaturday\, January 11\, 2025\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden as we explore Red and Gold Farm in Marshfield on January 11th from 10-11:30. Roger is a resident of Marshfield\, where he owns and operates Whidden School of Fitness\, which focuses on martial arts. Roger is a member of the Marshfield Trails Committee\, a nature enthusiast\, and an Appalachian Trail Guide. \nRed and Gold Farm features about 2.5 miles of wide\, flat trails that wind around ponds\, wetlands and active cranberry bogs. In the wooded section\, you can find oak\, maple\, birch\, and pine tresses as well as occasional cedar\, along with fern\, sweet pepper bush\, and viburnum. In and around the bogs\, cardinal flowers and bog orchids bloom in the summer months. Some of the avian species spotted here include great blue heron\, green heron\, killdeer\, and wood duck. It is also a great spot to see turtles in the warmer months. The Green Harbor River flows along two sides of Red Gold Farm. The river originates in springs and ponds southwest of the property\, in Duxbury. Beyond Red Gold Farm\, it flows through Green Harbor Golf Club\, the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary\, property owned by Marshfield Municipal Airport\, and Peter Igo Park. Just downstream from the Dyke Road bridge it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Green Harbor. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nDirections: We will be parking at the Whidden School of Fitness\, 822 Webster Street\, Marshfield. Click here for map. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-red-and-gold-farm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T203000
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SUMMARY:2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our 2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series!\nZoom Presentations & 2 Live Events\nWednesdays\, January 15 – March 5\, 2025\n7:00pm \nJoin the NSRWA and Mass Audubon for this winter’s eight-part educational 2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series. 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 15 and ends on March 5. \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 2025 WATERWATCH LECTURE SERIES (FREE) \nGet tickets for TRIVIA NIGHT AT STELLWAGEN BEER COMPANY (FREE) \n2025 PRESENTATION SCHEDULE\n \nJanuary 15: Problem to Plate – Green Crabs – Join us for our kick off lecture on Zoom to learn about Green Crabs. Invasive species like Green Crabs pose a problem to our coastal ecosystems and fisheries. Find out more about these tasty crustraceans and how people are solving this problem by eating them! Scientists and food professionals will share their research and stories. Presenters include: Dr. Gabriela Bradt\, Extension State Specialist at NH Sea Grant; Kelsey Meyer\, UNH PhD Candidate in Marine Biology; and Mary Parks\, GreenCrab.org Executive Director; and Sharon St. Ours of St. Ours Clam Broth. Hosted and food prepared by Joby Norton of Mullaney’s Harborside in Scituate. The live event is sold out\, but you can still register to watch on Zoom. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nJanuary 22: Rainbows on the Wing: Dragonflies and Damselflies – Swooping\, soaring\, and perching\, dragonflies have been on our planet for an estimated 250 million years\, ancient rulers are their tiny realms. An estimated 160 species of animals within Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) can be found in Massachusetts. Blake Dinius\, Entomologist Extension Educator of Plymouth County\, will discuss the ecology of dragonflies: their adaptations\, needs\, and obstacles. Join our adventure! SEE VIDEO BELOW \nJanuary 29: A History of the Indian Head River – NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon will present an overview of the Indian Head River’s history\, beginning in pre-Colonial times\, and extending into the 21st century. Topics will include early settlers on the river; bridges\, mills and factories; tributaries and fisheries; the Indian Head’s many tributaries; and issues concerning the river today. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nFebruary 5: The Blue Line Method: How to Catch (and Release) Wild Trout – Vincent Battista\, epidemiologist\, conservationist\, and the interim president of South Shore Fly Casters\, will teach us all about brook trout. Brook trout (S. fontinalis) are a cherished native game fish that has responded brilliantly to local conservation efforts. In Southern New England\, there is a long tradition of targeting wild brookies in small creeks and streams where conventional angling methods are neither efficient (e.g. dry flies) nor particularly sustainable (e.g. live bait). This talk will review methods for safely targeting\, catching\, and releasing wild brook trout in our local “hidden gem” streams. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nFebruary 12: Taking Environmental Action – Lucy Gertz\, Mass Audubon’s Director of Adult Education and Accessible Programs\, will introduce ways to understand people’s pathways to environmentalism\, how to build people’s competence and confidence for environmental action\, and how individuals can be effective\, positive game changers in their communities and beyond. She’ll discuss motivation and influences\, skills development\, empowerment\, and the celebration of effective conservation work done well. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nFebruary 19: Marine Mammals on the South Shore: Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response Team – Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation of whales and dolphins. They use education\, policy\, and science to further their vision of a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. Their Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) team acts as first responders for stranded marine mammals (seals\, whales\, and dolphins) from Plymouth to Weymouth. Join us to learn more about WDC\, marine mammals on the South Shore\, and what to do if you see a stranded marine mammal. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nFebruary 26: Protecting Our Coastal Waterbirds – For almost four decades\, Mass Audubon’s Coastal Waterbird Program has played a key role in the protection and management of the most threatened coastal waterbird species in our state. The program monitors and protects more than a third of the state’s breeding Piping Plovers\, approximately half of our state’s Least Terns\, and about a third of its American Oystercatchers. Community Science and Coastal Resilience Manager\, Gina Purtell\, will share the recent updates of this important effort. SEE VIDEO BELOW \nMarch 5: WaterWatch Series Trivia Night at Stellwagen Beer Company – Join us at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield for a fun night of celebration and trivia. Share your knowledge of general watershed facts\, natural history and environmental topics\, and have a beer! We’ll highlight a bit of content covered throughout the 2025 WaterWatch Lecture Series. You needn’t consider yourself an expert! Tickets for this FREE event can be found online. \nProblem to Plate – Green Crabs \n \nRainbows on the Wing: Dragonflies and Damselflies \n \nA History of the Indian Head River \n \nThe Blue Line Method: How to Catch (and Release) Wild Trout \n \nTaking Environmental Action \n \nMarine Mammals on the South Shore: Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response Team \n \nProtecting Our Coastal Waterbirds
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2025-waterwatch-lecture-series/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T113000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Bonney Hill Trail\, Hanson
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Bonney Hill Trail\, Hanson\nSaturday\, February 8\, 2025\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin us for a winter walk on Saturday\, February 8th from 10-11:30 along the Bonney Hill Trail in Hanson! Guest Hosts Kezia Bacon (NSRWA’s Community Engagement Manager) and Brian Taylor (NSRWA’s Environmental Educator) are excited to explore this recently-expanded property with you! \nThe Bonney Hill Trail offers a rare glimpse of Hanson’s agricultural past. We’ll follow a wide woodland trail along the base of Bonney Hill\, through the former Plymouth County Hospital property\, to a large open meadow\, and onward to Wampatuck Pond. If conditions are suitable\, we’ll explore two short side trails on the way back (2 miles total). \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nDirections: Meet at the property’s parking area at 53 Pierce Ave.\, Hanson. \nLooking Ahead: The Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please email Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org or visit our website. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-bonney-hill-trail-hanson/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Crosbie Family Preserve in Scituate
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Crosbie Family Preserve in Scituate\nSaturday\, March 8\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease join returning Walking Club Guest Host Deb Lenehan\, on March 8th from 10-11:30 am\, as we explore the Crosbie Family Preserve in Scituate. Deb is a nature enthusiast\, environmentalist\, and former Executive Director of the NSRWA. She brings her enthusiasm and passion to each of the walks she leads. \nThe Crosbie Family Preserve and Appleton Field are adjacent properties with several intersecting loop trails through 49 acres of fields\, woodlands and wetlands\, with numerous stone walls. The preserve is situated on a glacial drumlin. Appleton Field stands at its center\, and South Swamp wraps around it. \nThe Orange Trail features mixed pine and hardwood forests\, plus wetlands. In the outlying swamp areas\, look for moss-covered rocks and boulders. Trees present here include black oak\, holly\, white pine\, red maple\, and American beech\, plus an occasional hemlock\, tupelo\, and Atlantic white cedar. Don’t miss the unusual and somewhat rare Atlantic white cedar at the edge of the swamp along the Orange Trail (noted by a white trail marker). \nSouth Swamp forms the headwaters of three sub-watersheds. To the northwest is Aaron Brook\, which flows into Bound Brook. Merritt Brook\, a tributary to Bound Brook\, emanates from the northeast corner of South Swamp and flows through the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve\, parallel to Booth Hill Road. First Herring Brook flows south out of South Swamp\, crosses First Parish Road\, and through the former Damon Pond; then through Tack Factory Pond to form Herring River in the North River Estuary. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nClick here for Directions \nClick here for a Trail Map \nParking can be found at the access road just east of 253 Clapp Road. Look for our signs! \nLooking Ahead: The Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please email Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org or visit our website. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-crosbie-family-preserve-in-scituate/
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:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
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SUMMARY:The North River History & Heritage Pop-Up Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun\, educational event! Come learn about the North River’s history and heritage! It’s taking place\, Saturday\, March 8th\, from 11am to 3pm at Cushing Memorial Hall in Norwell (673 Main Street\, Route 123). Admission is free (but donations are welcome). For more info\, visit: https://scituatehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-north-river-history-heritage-pop-up-museum/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/the-north-river-history-heritage-pop-up-museum/
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250227T192212Z
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UID:71131-1741600800-1742070600@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Green Expo 2025
DESCRIPTION:Gardening Green Expo 2025 will be a hybrid event this year\, and it is scheduled for March 10-15. 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 15 from 10am-2pm. Doug Tallamy will be doing a Zoom presentation on Wednesday\, March 12. \nOur theme this year is: Making a Difference in Your Own Backyard\nYou can make your backyard a haven for wildlife and a comforting oasis for you. A yard with native plants provides a natural habitat for local wildlife\, including birds\, butterflies\, and bees\, by offering food sources like nectar and seeds\, while also requiring less water and maintenance due to their adaptation to local climate and soil conditions. At Gardening Green Expo you will learn about: \n\nPlanting more heat- and drought-tolerant native plants\nHow to convert lawn into gardens\nManaging invasive species\nPollinator friendly plants\nAnd more!\n\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 a talk from his upcoming book\, How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard. \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 at 7:00pm\n\nMonday\, March 10 – Planting for the Future: The MA Native Plant Palette – Jason Duff & Anne Carroll\, DCR Office of Water Resources – SEE VIDEO BELOW\nTuesday\, March 11 – Less Lawn\, More Plants! – Rebecca Warner\, Author of The Sustainable-Enough Garden – SEE VIDEO BELOW\nWednesday\, March 12 – How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard – Doug Tallamy\, Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware\, Author\, and Founder of Homegrown National Park – SEE VIDEO BELOW\nThursday\, March 13 – Ways to Honor Nature in your Home Landscape – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs – SEE VIDEO BELOW\nFriday\, March 14 – Permaculture: How to Design Resilient Systems for People and Planet – Jessica Fox\, South Shore Permaculture\n\nREGISTER FOR ZOOM PRESENTATIONS \nLive Presentations at Kennedy’s\n\n10:00am – Myco-Gardening: Companion Planting with Culinary Mushrooms for Soil\, Compost and Human Health – Sally Rossi-Ormon\, Scituate Community Garden\n11:00am – Ecological Justice: Identifying\, Removing and Managing Invasive Species and Restoring Ecological Balance – Samuel Mohnkern\, Restoration Landcare\n12:00pm – Help for Hummingbirds – Seven Common Mistakes Gardeners and Bird Lovers Make That Harm These Amazing Birds – Lisey Good\, Founder Wild Cohasset\n1:00pm – Bokashi: 30 Day Composting – Peter Swanson\, Sustainability Project – Honduras\n\nPre-Recorded Videos\n\nThe Magic of Butterflies – Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist Educator\n\nExhibitors and Vendors at Kennedy’s\n\nBobby Mac’s Mobile Knife and Tool Sharpening\nBungalow Kitchen + Catering\nBlue Stem Natives\nBartlett Tree Experts\nFree soil testing by the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association\nEdible Southeastern Massachusetts\nRestoration Landcare\nNorth River Wildlife Sanctuary\nTeak Sherman and Appleton Field Community Gardens\nSouth Shore Permaculture\nHolly Hill Farm\nWild Ones\nScituate Garden Club\nCardinal Cushing School\nSouth Shore Tech\nToad Stool Gardeners\nBetty Greene\n\nRegister to Win Prizes!\n\nSigned copy of Doug Tallamy’s new book\nA rain barrel from the WaterSmart program\n$50 gift card from Kennedy’s Country Gardens\nSigned copy of The Sustainable-Enough Garden by Rebecca Warner\n1 Year subscription to Edible Southeastern Massachusetts\nComplimentary 45-minute Permaculture Consultation from South Shore Permaculture ($150 value)\nPersonal Ecological Garden Consultation ($400 value) – Blue Stem Natives\nNative Plants for New England Gardens book from Wild Ones\n\nREGISTER TO WIN PRIZES \nGive-aways\, Downloads\, and More\n\nFree Trees from Bartlett Tree Experts\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)\nOrder your rain barrels and composters online – Ordering ends Sunday\, April 13\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.  \n2025 Gardening Green Expo Videos\nPlanting for the Future: The MA Native Plant Palette – Jason Duff & Anne Carroll\, DCR Office of Water Resources \n \nLess Lawn\, More Plants! – Rebecca Warner\, Author of The Sustainable-Enough Garden \n \nHow Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard – Doug Tallamy – Author\, and Founder of Homegrown National Park \n \nWays to Honor Nature in your Home Landscape – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs \n \nPlease Enjoy These Videos From Past Expos\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 \nThe Joy of Composting – Turning Garbage to Gold – Ann McGovern\, Mass DEP (Retired) \n \nRain Gardens: Gardening for a Greener Future! – Brian Taylor\, NSRWA \n \nRewilding 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 \n \nNibbling on Native Plants in Your Back Yard and Beyond – Russ Cohen\, Naturalist and Wild Edibles Instructor \n \nRegenerative Farming and Our Practices at Holly Hill – Jon Belber\, Holly Hill Farm \n \n\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-2025/
LOCATION:Kennedy’s Country Gardens\, 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy\, Scituate\, MA\, 02066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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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:20250317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T150623Z
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SUMMARY:River Herring Count Training Hanover
DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association and the MassBays National Estuary Partnership are working hard to restore our local rivers and we need your help to document our river herring populations. We are seeking volunteers from late March through early June to count herring to count at locations on the South Shore. \nFind out more\, sign up to volunteer and register for a training session. \nThe counting is easy\, fun\, and based on your availability and only takes 10 minutes! Several in-person training sessions will be held for new volunteers. These will be held at multiple locations. However\, the methods are generic to all sites so you can attend any training regardless of the site you register to count at. We will also post on-line training information as we get closer to the start of the counts. \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/river-herring-count-training/
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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:20250317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250313T183350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T150922Z
UID:71573-1742230800-1742234400@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:River Herring Counting Training Hanover
DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association and the MassBays National Estuary Partnership are working hard to restore our local rivers and we need your help to document our river herring populations. We are seeking volunteers from late March through early June to count herring to count at the 5 locations on the South Shore. \nFind out more\, sign up to volunteer and register for a training session. \nThe counting is easy\, fun\, and based on your availability and only takes 10 minutes! Several in-person training sessions will be held for new volunteers. These will be held at multiple locations. However\, the methods are generic to all sites so you can attend any training regardless of the site you register to count at. We will also post on-line training information as we get closer to the start of the counts.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/river-herring-counting-training/
CATEGORIES:Herring
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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:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250313T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T150729Z
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SUMMARY:River Herring Count Training Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association and the MassBays National Estuary Partnership are working hard to restore our local rivers and we need your help to document our river herring populations. We are seeking volunteers from late March through early June to count herring to count at 5 locations on the South Shore. \nFind out more\, sign up to volunteer and register for a training session. \nThe counting is easy\, fun\, and based on your availability and only takes 10 minutes! Several in-person training sessions will be held for new volunteers. These will be held at multiple locations. However\, the methods are generic to all sites so you can attend any training regardless of the site you register to count at. We will also post on-line training information as we get closer to the start of the counts. \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/river-herring-count-training-marshfield-2/
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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:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250313T183915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T151145Z
UID:71574-1742317200-1742320800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:River Herring Count Training Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association and the MassBays National Estuary Partnership are working hard to restore our local rivers and we need your help to document our river herring populations. We are seeking volunteers from late March through early June to count herring to count at the 5 locations throughout the South Shore. \nFind out more\, sign up to volunteer and register for a training session. \nThe counting is easy\, fun\, and based on your availability and only takes 10 minutes! Several in-person training sessions will be held for new volunteers. These will be held at multiple locations. However\, the methods are generic to all sites so you can attend any training regardless of the site you register to count at. We will also post on-line training information as we get closer to the start of the counts. \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/river-herring-count-training-marshfield/
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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:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250311T144452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T144452Z
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SUMMARY:History of the North River
DESCRIPTION:History of the North River\nTuesday\, March 18\n6:30-7:30pm\nVentress Memorial Library\, Marshfield \nJoin NSRWA’s Jim Glinski for an engaging slideshow presentation on the History of the North River. It’s happening Tuesday\, March 18th\, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield. Details here: https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/history-of-the-north-and-south-rivers/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/history-of-the-north-river/
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:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250311T143311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T143418Z
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SUMMARY:Timing the Tides
DESCRIPTION:Timing the Tides\nThursday\, March 27 \n6:30-7:30pm\nVentress Memorial Library\, Marshfield \nPlanning a paddling trip on the North and South Rivers? NSRWA shares everything you need to know to make it a success! How to time the tides\, where to launch your boat\, and lots more! Join us at Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield on Thursday\, March 27th from 6:30-7:30pm. Free admission. No registration required. For more information\, visit: https://ventresslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/timing-the-tides-for-paddling-on-the-rivers/
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/timing-the-tides/
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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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:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250305T165612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T185209Z
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SUMMARY:Marsh Madness\, King Tides and South River Exploration Walk
DESCRIPTION:Marsh Madness\, Wicked High Tide and South River Exploration Walk\nRexhame Beach\nSaturday\, March 29\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin the NSRWA in a guided walk around the salt marshes and shores of the South River during a spring high tide or as we like to say in Boston a “wicked high tide.” \nSalt marshes are critically important wetlands found along our estuaries and coastal communities and ecosystems. Salt marshes\, along with dunes and barrier beaches\, work together and form our best defense against coastal storms and flooding\, as well as provide a key habitat for local wildlife.  The spring tide\, king tide or wicked high tide on that weekend will give us a preview into how sea level rise will impact these systems in the coming years. \nLearn about these important\, unique\, and often overlooked places along our rivers and coasts. Discover their history\, how have they changed over time\, and hear how they helped shape our communities. We will discuss ways we can help salt marshes and surrounding habitats continue to function as a critical part of our coastal ecosystems and how sea level rise is and will continue to impact them and us. \nThis event is free\, however\, registration is required. Families welcome\, no dogs please. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/marsh-madness-and-south-river-exploration-walk/
LOCATION:Rexhame Beach\, 350 Standish Street\, Marshfield\, 350 Standish St.\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History,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:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Frederick B. Knapp Town Forest in Duxbury
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Frederick B. Knapp Town Forest in Duxbury\nSaturday\, April 12\n10:00-11:30am \nJoin Returning Walking Club Guest Host Chris Jacobs as we explore the Frederick B. Knapp Town Forest in Duxbury on Saturday\, April 12th from 10-11:30 a.m. Chris 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 all year long\, but the spring is especially exciting for visiting vernal pools and seeing new signs of life. \nThe Frederick B. Knapp Town Forest is situated on a hillside\, overlooking a large pond and wetlands. It is part of Duxbury’s 1\,000-acre Eastern Greenbelt.  Within Knapp Forest\, you’ll find the Green’s Harbor Path and Kettle Hole Loop trail network\, among others. North Hill Country Club is directly adjacent as well.The forest is named for Frederick B. Knapp (1857-1932)\, who served as the Headmaster for the Powder Point School for Boys\, chief of the Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department\, and Forest Warden. \nThis property is composed of pine and oak woodlands along a sloping hillside\, with some wetland areas. Birds such as hawks\, osprey\, herons\, ducks\, geese and tree swallows are commonly found here. In the spring and summer you may see butterflies\, dragonflies and damselflies. For mammals\, watch for white-tailed deer\, mink\, muskrat\, opossum\, raccoon\, chipmunk\, squirrel and coyote. Reptile residents include black snakes and a variety of turtles (box\, painted\, spotted\, snapping). Amphibians include frogs\, toads and salamanders. Some of the flowers commonly viewed include mayflowers in April\, ladyslippers in May\, and sheep laurel in June.  The waters on this property drain into West Brook\, a major source (along with North Hill Pond) of the Duck Hill River. After flowing through the Cow Tent Hill Preserve\, the Duck Hill River meanders through the Duxbury marshes for quite a distance before flowing into Duxbury Bay. \nWhile we love dogs\, NSRWA’s walks are dog-free in consideration for all participants. Please leave your pooches at home. \nDirections: Parking behind the Duxbury Town Hall – 878 Tremont Street in Duxbury. Look for the NSRWA Event Signs \nClick here for Trail Map. \nThe Walking Club is looking for guest hosts. If you would like to lead a walk on a local trail that you love\, please contact Theresa Delahunt at volunteercoordinator@nsrwa.org\, or visit our website at https://www.nsrwa.org/get-involved/ \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-frederick-b-knapp-town-forest-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:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20241021T055945Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Grass Planting at Peggotty Beach - Give Thanks to Our Dunes!
DESCRIPTION:Beach Grass Planting at Peggotty Beach – Give Thanks to Our Dunes! \nNOTE DATE CHANGE: SUNDAY\, APRIL 13\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025\n10:00am to 12:00pm \nJoin the NSRWA\, the Town of Scituate\, and Scituate Beach Commission on Saturday morning\, April 5 for some fun\, hands-on community engagement at Peggotty Beach in Scituate! We will be planting beach grass\, so bring a trowel\, shovel\, or spoon. We will have digging supplies you can borrow if needed. \nIn addition to the dune nourishment\, will also be running a beach cleanup. Folks are welcome to continue their service by helping keep our coastal areas clean\, healthy\, and free from litter. \nBeach grass is vital because it helps stabilize the dunes – meaning less erosion from wind and water. It acts as a natural defense against storm surges and flooding\, and provides safe habitats for the animals – like birds and small mammals – that call the dunes home. While beach grass is a hardy plant\, foot traffic can wear it down. When we work together to replenish the beach grass we help stabilize and protect the dunes in anticipation of the winter\, and in preparation for the following summer season. \nDiscover why our local beaches are important and ways we can help keep them beautiful and healthy! Join us as we give back to this special place in our community by planting native beach grass on the dunes! \nPeggotty Beach Address: 10 Inner Harbor Rd.\, Scituate\, MA 02066 \nThis is a free event. All ages welcome. Great for the family. No dogs please. \nRegister to volunteer HERE
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/beach-grass-planting-at-peggotty-beach-give-thanks-to-our-dunes/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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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:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250402T133222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T154712Z
UID:72180-1745049600-1746280800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Spring Clean-up Opportunities around the South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Beach Cleanup at Hingham Bathing Beach! – Saturday\,  April\, 19 – Join Project 351 from from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a cleanup at Hingham’s Bathing Beach. Project 351 engages high school-aged youth in service projects around Massachusetts. They will be running the cleanup at Hingham’s Bathing Beach and are looking for helpers!\nKeep Marshfield Clean Day – Saturday\, April 19\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Marshfield\, MA • For more information\, email for more information or call 781-834-5575 ext. 4.\nKeep Pembroke Beautiful! 2025 Community Clean-up Day – Saturday April\, 26\nPembroke Community Center. From 9:00-11:00am. Registration begins at 8:30am.\nHull: Hulluva Clean Up Day – Saturday April\, 26\n9am – 1pm – Trash bags and gloves will be provided- and only those trash bags provided will be collected. Email for more information and to register.\nHull: Weir River and Straits Pond Clean Up Day – Saturday April\, 26\n9am – 12pm – Picnic with Nona’s Ice Cream for Volunteers at Atlantic Street Playground\, Hull at 12 pm\nWeymouth: Community Clean Up – NEW DATE – Saturday\, May 3 • 9 am – 12:00 pm \nScituate’s Ship Shape Day! – Saturday\, May 3\nFrom 9:00am to 11:00am. Meet at Scituate Harbor. Clean-up supplies available at Town Hall.\nBraintree Beautification Day & 1st Herring Run Celebration – Saturday\, May 3 • kickoff at 8:30am at Sunset Lake. Herring Run celebration at the newly constructed Monatiquot River Restoration Project.\nNorwell Trash Bash – Saturday\, May 3 (rain date May 4)\nFrom 9:00am to 11:00am. Clean-up supplies available at Town Hall.\nHanover Spring Cleaning – Saturday\, May 3 and Sunday\, May 4 – Help us clean up clean before the trash is covered by grass and bushes! Work on your own schedule.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/spring-clean-up-opportunities-around-the-south-shore/
CATEGORIES:Clean-up Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250414T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T155004Z
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SUMMARY:Hanover Crossing Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Hanover Crossing Earth Day Event\nSaturday\, April 26\n11:00am-3:00pm\nHanover Crossing Green \nJoin us for a family-friendly event on the “Green” in the middle of the Hanover Crossing shopping center. Look for the NSRWA mural. \n\nNSRWA will be hosting kids activities including obstacle course and scavenger hunt in front of the mural\nBring a chair to listen to live music by local musicians (Fil Pacino & the UP Lates and Ayla Brown performing)\nOur own Sullivan’s of Castle Island is hosting a Beer Garden\nFood Trucks: Traveling Thyme and Sweeties Shaved Ice\nVisit local businesses featuring demonstrations around planting/conservation or art related activities.\nMeet local garden clubs for demonstrations\nLend your hand to our community art project made from recycled materials.\nGive aways include a rain barrel drawing\, retailer prizes\, NSRWA swag bags\, Hanover Crossing reusable shopping bags\nFamily-friendly activities\n\nLocation: 1775 Washington Street\, Hanover\, MA \n(Mural photo by Kjeld Mahoney)
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/hanover-crossing-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Hanover Crossing\, 1775 Washington Street\, Hanover\, MA\, 02339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanover Crossing":MAILTO:info@thehanovercrossing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250414T182158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T191808Z
UID:72694-1745866800-1745872200@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Marshfield Town Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Marshfield Town Meeting\nMonday\, April 28\n7:00pm\nMarshfield High School Gymnasium\n167 Forest St\, Marshfield\, MA 02050 \nGet out and vote! At the Marshfield Special Town Meeting on April 28. Article 12\, Item 7 proposes moving $350\,000 from Community Preservation Act funds to create a contingency fund for the Veterans Memorial Park river restoration and park improvement project. Voting Yes for this article will provide the Town with a buffer to cover unexpected expenses incurred since the contract was finalized.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/marshfield-town-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250403T132743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T144759Z
UID:72267-1745931600-1749565800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Local Waters: Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Explore Marshfield’s rivers! Join Kezia Bacon and Brian Taylor for a series of 6 walks. Select Tuesdays in April\, May and June (1-2:30pm). Part of Marshfield Senior Center’s Lifelong Learning Program. Registration begins April 15th. First walk is April 29. For more information\, call 781-834-5581.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/know-your-local-waters-marshfield-2/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250501T204026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T142649Z
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Jacobs Pond Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Jacobs Pond Conservation Area\nSaturday\, May 10\n10:00-11:30am \nPlease join the NSRWA Walking Club on May 10th from 10 to 11:30 a.m as we meet to explore the Jacobs Pond Conservation Area. This site features 189 acres of Norwell Conservation land with an extensive trail system around the north\, east\, and west sides of the 60-acre pond. \nThe area itself is known as Assinippi. The name\, given by early native inhabitants\, means “rocky water.” There was a Native American settlement here prior to European contact\, and there is a Native American burial ground across the street at the Union Cemetery. \nThe pond was originally called Snapper (or Snapper) Pond. “Snapper/Snappet” was a play on the word “Assinippi.” Later it was named for the Jacobs family\, whose farmhouse\, barn\, and hay fields are located across Jacobs Lane (now overseen by Norwell’s Conservation and Historic Commissions). \nFrom the Jacobs Lane parking area\, a dirt road leads to the pond and the trails. The trails are mostly dirt\, but there are also some boardwalks that traverse wetlands. Some of the trails are very rooty. Along the western side of the pond\, the trail follows an esker ridge.The headwaters for Third Herring Brook are located north of Jacobs Pond\, in the southern portion of Valley Swamp. Third Herring Brook exits the pond from the southern side\, at the dam. The brook forms the border between Norwell and Hanover\, and flows into the North River downstream of the old stone bridge on Washington Street. \nClick here for directions. \nClick here for a trail map. \nREGISTER HERE \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.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-jacobs-pond-conservation-area/
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:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250505T201945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T202038Z
UID:73478-1747929600-1747936800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:NSRWA Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 22\, 4-6pm – free\nat NSRWA Office\, 214 South Street\, Norwell \nHelp raise awareness! NSRWA seeks volunteers to assist with our 2025 table events and presentations. We’re offering a free training session on Thursday\, May 22 from 4-6pm. Join us and learn how to represent NSRWA at such events as Pembroke Earth Day\, South Shore EcoFest\, and Hanover Day. We’ll also offer guidance on giving presentations at local libraries and senior centers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-ambassador-training/
LOCATION:NSRWA Offices\, 214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,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:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250326T153113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T204722Z
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SUMMARY:Indian Head River Day 2025 - Guided Hike and Kayak Paddles
DESCRIPTION:Join the Indian Head River Coalition (a partnership between the NSRWA\, Wildlands Trust\, and the 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. We will also be given access to enter a historic mill on the Indian Head River! Discover why the Indian Head River 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: \n9:00-11:45am – Guided Hike with Wildlands Trust – Registration Link to Hike HERE \n9:30-11:00am – Guided Kayak Paddle with the NSRWA #1 – Register for Kayak Paddle #1 HERE \n12:00-1:30pm – 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 12 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-2025-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:20250602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144825
CREATED:20250505T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T202848Z
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SUMMARY:History of the North River Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 2\n11:00am – FREE \nJoin NSRWA for an engaging slideshow presentation on the history of the North River. It’s happening Monday\, June 2nd\, at 11am at the Pembroke Community Center (Senior Services)\, 128 Center Street. \nFor more information\, contact Melissa Donahue – 781-829-3659
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/history-of-the-north-river-presentation/
CATEGORIES:History,Presentation
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