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SUMMARY:Learn More About The Indian Head River Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) and the towns of Hanover\, Hanson and Pembroke invite residents and others interested to learn more about the potential for reconnecting and restoring the health of the Indian Head River (IHR). This information session will be held via Zoom. \nWhen: Thursday\, March 30 at 7pm \nWhat: Last year\, the NSRWA received a grant to work with all three towns to determine the feasibility of removing the State St./Cross St. Dam (aka Indian Head Dam) and Luddam’s Ford Dam (aka Elm St. Dam aka Curtis Crossing Dam) in order to restore fish habitat on the Indian Head River. \nThere will be a short presentation on the project background and status\, and representatives from the following boards and organizations will be available to answer your questions: \n\nNSRWA\nIHR Restoration Steering Committee\nProject consultants\nMA DEP’s Natural Resource Damages Program\nMA Division of Ecological Restoration\nMA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register using this link. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar on Thursday\, March 30 at 7pm. \nRead more about the Indian Head River Restoration here. \nCover photo: Indian Head River\, Pembroke by Rob MacDonald. \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/learn-more-about-the-indian-head-river-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Gardening Green Expo 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Gardening Green Expo 2023!\nCLIMATE-WISE GARDENING\nAfter the heat and drought of recent years\, gardeners are looking for ways to reevaluate their plant choices for future climate extremes. Reducing lawn and incorporating native plants can save water\, reduce flooding\, and they don’t require fertilizer or pesticides. Native plants and trees require less water once established\, and also provide food for pollinators\, birds\, and animals. \nRegister for the FREE Live Zoom Presentations here. \nLIVE ZOOM PRESENTATIONS – Monday\, March 13 through Friday\, March 17\nLIVE EVENT – Saturday\, March 18 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. Now\, he turns his advocacy to one of the most important species of the plant kingdom—the mighty oak tree. Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. The Nature of Oaks reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month\, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life\, death\, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars\, Tallamy illuminates and celebrates the wonders that occur right in our own backyards. He also shares practical advice about how to plant and care for an oak\, along with information about the best oak species for your area. The Nature of Oaks will inspire you to treasure these trees and to act to nurture and protect them. \nRegister for the FREE Live Zoom Presentations here. \nZOOM PRESENTATIONS \n\n\n\nDate\nTime\nPresentation/Speaker\n\n\nMonday\, March 13\n7:00pm\nThe Drought Resistant Yard: Creating Beautiful Spaces Using Native and Non-native Plants with Less Water – Susan Leigh Anthony\, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs – SEE VIDEO BELOW\n\n\nTuesday\, March 14\n7:00pm\nThe Ecosystem Native Plants Support – Blake Dinius\, Plymouth County Entomologist – SEE VIDEO BELOW\n\n\nWednesday\, March 15\n7:00pm\nComposting and Mulching for Climate-Wise Gardening – Ann McGovern\,  Compost Specialist\, Mass Dept. of Environmental Protection (Retired) – SEE VIDEO BELOW\n\n\nThursday\, March 16\n7:00pm\n The Nature of Oaks – Doug Tallamy\, Renowned author and Professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware – SEE VIDEO BELOW\n\n\nFriday\, March 17\n7:00pm\nClimate Conscious Gardening: Building Sustainable Landscapes – Kristen Nicholson\, Blue Stem Natives\n\n\n\nLIVE EVENT – Saturday\, March 18 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. \nThe “Ask a Master Gardener” team will be onsite to answer horticultural questions and their “Soil Team” will also be onsite to test soil. Click here for soil testing instructions. \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. \n\n\n\nTime\nPresentation\nSpeaker\n\n\n10:00am\nBiochar – For Healthy Plants and a Healthy Planet\nDebbie Cook\, Biochar Afficionado\n\n\n11:00am\nAttract More Butterflies to Your Garden!  \nLisey Good\, Founder\, Wild Cohasset\n\n\n12:00noon\nProtecting Our Waters Through Gardening\nBrian Taylor\, NSRWA\n\n\n1:00pm\n Building Good Healthy Regenerative Soil in a Changing Climate\nJon Belber\, Holly Hill Farm\n\n\n\nRegister to win these PRIZES! \n\nA signed copy of Doug Tallamy’s book ” The Nature of Oaks”\nA rain barrel and small diverter from the WaterSmart program\nA 10×10 garden plot ($40 value) at Scituate Community Garden for 2023\nA gift basket from Edible Southeastern Massachusetts\n$100 gift card from Blue Stem Natives\n5 – 1 lb. bags of Biochar\nSeeds from Holly Hill Farm\n$50 Kennedy’s Country Gardens gift card\n\nClick here to register for the prize giveaway. \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 can be ordered online (For NEW NSRWA members only)\nOrder your rain barrels and composters online\nFree native tree saplings from Bartlett Tree Experts\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.  \nSee recorded presentations below!\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 \nBuilding an Insect Hotel/Supporting Biodiversity at Home – Angie Daugirda\, Organic Plant Magic \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-2023/
LOCATION:Kennedy’s Country Gardens\, 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy\, Scituate\, MA\, 02066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Driftway Conservation Park\, Scituate
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate\nSaturday\, March 11\n10:00am – 11:30pm \n\nPlease join us on March 11th as we explore Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. This 334-acre  property features a panoramic view of the Herring River and its salt marshes. Walking trails\, a fishing pier\, a small trailered boat launching ramp\, an open field\, and picnic benches allow for public use of this property. Numerous bird species favor this marshy conservation land\, due to its proximity to the river. Also\, you may see fox and deer along the trails. The Herring River flows through this property and empties into the North River near The Spit. \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. \n\nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-driftway-conservation-park-scituate/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T203000
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe at Stellwagen Brewery - Zoom and Live event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nNSRWA and Mass Audubon Education Staff\nThe Climate Cafe model\, used globally\, is a forum for judgment-free\, informal climate conversations in local communities. These conversations not only foster an understanding of climate change and its local impacts\, but also equip participants with the skills and confidence they need to talk about climate change with the people they care about. Our friends at Stellwagen Beer Company are our hosts for this community empowering event. In-person event at Stellwagen Beer Company\, 100 Enterprise Dr\, Marshfield. Click the link below to register for this live event\, as well as access to the Virtual Zoom Presentations of the series. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events\, as well as access to the Live Climate Cafe at Stellwagen.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/climate-cafe-at-stellwagen-brewery-zoom-and-live-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T190000
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SUMMARY:Making Salt Marshes More Climate Resilient - Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nTom Bell\, Hydrologist and GIS expert\, Sara Grady\, NSRWA Watershed Ecologist and Mass Bays South Shore Regional Coordinator\, and Danielle Perry\, MassAudubon Coastal Resilience Program Director \nRestoring\, healing\, and adapting our local salt marshes to withstand rising sea levels will be important to maintain their ecological values in a changing climate. Tom Bell\, a local scientist who has analyzed historic aerial photos will share the results of how much salt marsh has been lost in the North and South Rivers between 1950 and today. Local salt marsh experts\, Sara Grady and Danielle Perry\, will share the current state of the art of restoring salt marshes and how we can apply these practices here on the South Shore. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/making-salt-marshes-more-climate-resilient-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000
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SUMMARY:Slavery and Black Life in North River Communities\, 1673-1865 - Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nWayne Tucker\, Eleven Names Project\nIn 1673\, Scituate shipbuilder Walter Briggs purchased Maria\, an African child\, from a Boston widow. For the next 110 years\, slavery was a legal\, widespread\, and a mundane fact of life in the communities surrounding the North River. Local shipyards exploited enslaved labor. Ships built in the region transported enslaved people\, and increased eighteenth-century demand for new ships created by the business of slavery was an economic boon for the area. Enslaved women worked in local households\, men worked as blacksmiths\, tanners\, and farmers\, and children were separated from their mothers and trafficked to other homes and towns. This presentation will examine slavery in North River communities\, connect local landmarks to slavery\, highlight service by Black Revolutionary soldiers\, reveal early African American activism\, and probe Black life after Massachusetts abolished slavery. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/slavery-and-black-life-in-north-river-communities-1673-1865-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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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:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T113000
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield\nSaturday\, February 11\, 2023\n10:00am – 11:30pm \n\nJoin Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a walk through the Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield\, Massachusetts. 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. \nThe Hoyt-Hall Preserve was created in 2000 when Wildlands Trust purchased this expansive open space to protect it. The property has a rich history as a summer camp for the Wampanoag\, and later as a source of timber for shipbuilding as the land was subdivided and cleared for farming. More recently\, the land was used for cranberry farming before reverting back to forest. \nParking will be at the Winslow House. Click here for map. \n\nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-hoyt-hall-preserve-in-marshfield/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T203000
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SUMMARY:Snowy Owls - Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nDoug Lowry\, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries\nThese incredible\, nomadic Arctic owls frequently visit New England coastal regions during the winter\, and are often seen at Logan Airport. Explore the year-round life cycle of Snowy Owls and their time in Southeast Massachusetts. We will share information\, opportunities\, and guidelines to safely and responsibly observe Snowy Owls while they visit our community. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/snowy-owls-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T203000
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SUMMARY:PFAS in Our Waters - Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nNeal Merritt\, Hanover Water Superintendent\, Jason Federico\, Norwell Water Supply\, Peter Dillon Norwell Water Commissioner\, Sandra Baird\, Toxicologist MassDEP’s Office of Research and Standards – Recently\, much attention is being paid to a group of chemicals known as PFAS (Per and Poly Flouroalkyl Substances) or forever chemicals that are being found in our waters and that have known human health impacts. These ‘forever’ chemicals have been widely used and are in many of our household items from nonstick pans to stain-resistant treatments on our furniture. Join our panel of local experts on the topic\, including water suppliers from Norwell and Hanover\, who will share their findings and how they are dealing with this emerging contaminant of concern. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/pfas-in-our-waters-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T190000
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SUMMARY:Know Thy Neighbor: A Brief Look at the History\, Culture\, and Teachings of the Mattakeeset People - Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nChief Sachem Fisher\, Council Chief of the Mattakeeset Tribe of the Massachuset Indian Nation\nJoin us as we listen\, learn\, understand\, and discover the history and culture of the people who called these South Shore lands their home for thousands of years. Dr. Fisher will lead us on a thought-provoking presentation about the struggles his people have endured\, as well as ways in which we can help understand\, acknowledge\, mend\, support\, and better appreciate the teachings of the true heritage of the South Shore. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, Clearwater Recovery\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/know-thy-neighbor-a-brief-look-at-the-history-culture-and-teachings-of-the-mattakeeset-people-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T162658Z
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SUMMARY:How to Go Electric! – Zoom event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nLaura Burns\, Hingham Net Zero – People are always asking “what can I do about climate change?” One of the best things you can do is electrify your home. Going electric in your home can save money\, improve your health\, and reduce carbon emissions. But how to do it? New tax incentives are making it more affordable to switch to electric appliances and heating systems. Join Laura Burns from Hingham Net Zero for a presentation on going electric and how to take advantage of tax incentives\, with particular emphasis on switching from gas or oil based heating systems to heat pump systems. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, and the Duxbury\, Hanover\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/how-to-go-electric-zoom-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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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:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221222T174931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T174931Z
UID:49866-1673690400-1673695800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Wheelwright Park in Cohasset
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Wheelwright Park in Cohasset\nSaturday\, January 14\, 2023\n10:00am – 11:30pm \n\nOur Guest Host for January is Irene Bilodeau. Irene is an avid hiker/walker who loves nothing better than exploring a new trail with her dog\, River.\n\nIn January\, we will be exploring Wheelwright Park in Cohasset. This trail is interesting because of its land features and amazing rock formations. The trail names are very imaginative as well. We will explore the Lemon Squeeze Trail\, the Devil’s Chair\, the neighboring Barnes Sanctuary\, and the ice pond. The park also connects to Holly Hill Farm on Jerusalem Road.\n\nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-wheelwright-park-in-cohasset/
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:20230111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221212T184426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T155403Z
UID:49322-1673463600-1673469000@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Expand Your Seafood Options with Unfamiliar Fish – Zoom and Live event
DESCRIPTION:Part of our WaterWatch Lecture Series.\nJoe Norton\, Mullaney’s Harborside Seafood Market and Local Fishermen – Redfish\, Black Sea Bass\, Monkfish\, Hake\, Skate\, Dogfish… these are just a few unfamiliar locally caught fish that should be more familiar on your dinner plate! There are many delicious fish that we could eat\, but don’t\, simply because they are not marketed to us. Join Joe Norton at his Mullaney’s Seafood Fish Market along with local fishermen to expand your seafood dinner menu options\, learn about these fish\, how to cook them and enjoy a tasting! The in-person cooking demonstration and tasting is for 50 people at Mullaney’s Harborside Seafood Market\, 8 Allen Place\, Scituate – Purchase tickets here.  Zoom presentation is free with registration. \nREGISTER HERE for the 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series on Zoom (One registration gets you into all the Zoom events.) \nPresented by North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries. Sponsored by Clean Harbors\, Mass Cultural Council\, and the Duxbury\, Marshfield\, Norwell\, Pembroke\, Plymouth\, and Scituate Cultural Councils. \nPlease consider making a gift to our 2023 WaterWatch Lecture Series \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/expand-your-seafood-options-with-unfamiliar-fish-zoom-and-live-event/
CATEGORIES:WaterWatch Lecture
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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:20230108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221215T150500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T150500Z
UID:49452-1673177400-1673181000@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change - What Can I Do About It? Reducing Our Carbon Footprint and Native Plant Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Climate change  – what can I do about it? Each of us has felt this way at some point. The issue feels too overwhelming or our actions too insignificant but each of us can make a difference to reduce our carbon footprint and help create a movement! Join Samantha Woods\, Executive Director of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for an informal discussion over coffee to explore ways we can each lower our carbon footprint\, some of the barriers we experience\, and the resources available to help us take steps to reduce our carbon footprint. \nParticipants will also be provided materials and native plant seeds to sow and take home to prepare for planting in the spring. \nThis discussion is in partnership with the First Parish Church of Norwell Unitarian Universalist\, and is a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series \nFree event\, open to the public. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/climate-change-what-can-i-do-about-it-reducing-our-carbon-footprint-and-native-plant-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:First Parish of Norwell\, 24 River St\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Gardening,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:20230101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221025T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T184252Z
UID:47189-1672578000-1672587000@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:NSRWA's 29th Annual New Year's Day Walk at Forge Pond Park in Hanover
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA’s 29th Annual New Year’s Day Walk at Forge Pond Park\, Hanover\nSunday January 1\, 2023\n1:00-3:30pm \nJoin the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for the 29th Annual New Year’s Day Walk at Forge Pond Park in Hanover! \nWe will explore Forge Pond Park trails and the adjacent Summer Street Conservation Land trails. See lovely forests with views of Forge Pond\, historical foundations\, and the beautiful confluence of French’s Stream and Drinkwater Brook. Both of which are headwater streams to the Indian Head River and North River systems. \nFollow all the trails and visit our presenters who will be happy to provide information including local and natural history\, information on the health and status of the Indian Head River system\, and any news regarding the cleanup work around the adjacent Factory Pond. \nThis is a free event and registration is required. All ages welcome\, great for families\, no dogs please. Wear comfortable footwear for varying terrain conditions. \nPark in the main parking areas of Forge Pond Sports Complex\, and look for the NSRWA Subaru and staff. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwas-29th-annual-new-years-day-walk-at-forge-pond-park-in-hanover/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,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:20221221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221128T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T163911Z
UID:48772-1671638400-1671643800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Twilight Solstice Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Twilight Solstice Exploration: A walk through Stetson Meadows exploring nocturnal wildlife\, their adaptations\, and our own senses! Families and kids – Looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Want to take a walk in a local park on the shortest day of the year? Join the NSRWA as we explore Stetson Meadows in Norwell… during twilight!!! Make discoveries about nature\, as well as yourselves. Through interesting facts and fun activities\, we will learn about the amazing animals around that are most active at night. We will also discover our own “nocturnal” abilities that we may not know we have. Come join us at a special place\, at a special time and discover what it means to be nocturnal! Participants are encouraged to dress warm with appropriate footwear. Meet at 2 Meadow Farm Way in Norwell\, MA. The road begins as Stetson Shrine Lane and will eventually turn into a gravel road. Continue for about a quarter mile. Hang a left just before the private driveway. You will see us around the corner! \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Families welcome. Register below to reserve your space. No dogs please. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/twilight-solstice-walk/
LOCATION:2 Meadow Farm Way. Nowell\, MA\, 2 Meadow Farm Way\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,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:20221217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221117T165205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T192256Z
UID:31593-1671282000-1671289200@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Decorate a Tree for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Decorate a Tree for Wildlife\nSaturday\, December 17\, 2022\nDriftway Conservation Park\, Scituate\n1:00-3:00 pm \nSupport local wildlife while having fun participating in an old tradition this holiday season by making ornaments and decorating a tree on Saturday\, December 17\, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate! The NSRWA will host this family-friendly holiday event in partnership with the Scituate Conservation Commission to encourage celebrating the season with wildlife-friendly tree ornaments. Natural materials will be provided for participants to make their own wildlife-friendly tree ornaments to decorate a designated tree at the park and to take one home. Registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Let’s celebrate nature this holiday season! \nClick here to register. \nFree event. Families welcome. Great for kids. No dogs please. \nFOOD ALLERGY WARNING: There will be peanut butter used for the ornaments.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/decorate-a-tree-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 02066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221201T162451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T191511Z
UID:48912-1670958000-1670961600@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Update on Shellfishing in the North and South Rivers
DESCRIPTION:MassDMF Presentation\nTuesday\, December 13\, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom \nThe Scituate Shellfish Advisory Committee will host a presentation by the Mass Division of Marine Fisheries Shellfish Division on the potential for reopening a portion of the 600-plus acres of recreationally harvested shellfish beds in the North and South Rivers. The shellfish beds have been closed to recreational harvest since 2020 due to a change in regulations that require closing areas surrounding wastewater discharges based on dilution rates to comply with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program which allows for the commercial sale of shellfish. The regulations require the closure due to the possibility of exposure of shellfish to viruses\, like norovirus\, that may be present in wastewater. The presentation will provide results of a dilution study in our own rivers and water quality results of samples taken from the Scituate Wastewater Treatment plant. \nThe agenda and zoom link for the meeting can be found here. \nBy Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86145080224?pwd=eWgrNXBIUjdhYnA2dnBIVEpyWnh2QT09 \nMeeting ID: 861 4508 0224\nPasscode: 229828\nBy Phone: 1-309-205-3325\nEnter Meeting ID: 861 4508 0224 \nWhen prompted for Participant ID number PRESS #\, Then Enter Passcode: 229828 \nTo ask a question or make a comment please use your phone’s keypad. Push *9 to “Raise Hand” during the Q&A period \n 
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/update-on-shellfishing-in-the-north-and-south-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Clamming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221025T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T140640Z
UID:47183-1670752800-1670758200@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Family Fall Hike: Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Family Fall Hike: Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield\nSunday December 11\n10:00-11:30am \nLooking to get outside and into a fall adventure with the family? Join the NSRWA on a family-friendly outdoor event as we explore Carolina Hill Preserve in Marshfield. NSRWA’s environmental educator\, Brian Taylor\, will lead us in activities such as forest navigation\, animal tracks search\, nature discovery\, and using our senses to experience our surroundings. \nDress according to the weather\, wear appropriate footwear for a variety of terrain\, and be ready to go wild! \nPark and meet at 10am in the main lot of Eames Way Elementary School in Marshfield\, MA. Look for the NSRWA Subaru! \nThis event is free\, families welcome\, no dogs please. Great for kids! Please register online so you can receive updates regarding this event. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/family-fall-hike-carolina-hill-preserve-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221129T160946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T161153Z
UID:48795-1670666400-1670671800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:NSRWA Walking Club – Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield\nSaturday\, December 10\n10:00am – 11:30pm \nJoin Walking Club Guest Host Roger Whidden for a walk through Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield. 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 Recreation Trails Committee\, a nature enthusiast\, and an Appalachian Trail Guide. \nRoger has chosen Webster’s Wilderness in Marshfield as the location for this month’s walk. Marshfield Conservation owns the 130-acre Webster’s Wilderness Property\, which is rich in wildlife and history. It is part of the 1\,200 acres that once belonged to US Senator and two-time Secretary of State Daniel Webster. A trail network leads through lowland forest and wetlands. The property features pond views\, vernal pools\, and a portion of the historic Pilgrim Trail\, as well as Cherry Hill\, the place where Webster gave his last public speech. Roger has offered to do a short additional  walk of the Webster estate grounds after the guided walk\, for those interested.  Parking is in the lot behind the new Senior Center\, by the trail kiosk.  226 Webster Street\, Marshfield\, MA. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-websters-wilderness-in-marshfield/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221107T200032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T200032Z
UID:47867-1670338800-1670349600@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:2022 Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2022! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served. \nHoliday Open House\nTuesday\, December 6\, 2022\n3:00-6:00pm\n214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA 02061
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2022-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:NSRWA Offices\, 214 South Street\, Norwell\, MA\, 02061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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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:20221204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221025T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T202131Z
UID:47185-1670148000-1670153400@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Family Fall Hike: Chapman's Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails in Hanover
DESCRIPTION:Family Fall Hike: Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails in Hanover\nSunday December 4\n10:00-11:30am \nLooking for a fun and engaging walk this fall? Join the NSRWA on a low-key relaxing hike around Hanover’s Chapman’s Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails. We will explore the beautiful surroundings\, including views of the Indian Head River. The trail also crosses over Iron Mine Brook\, a spring-fed cold water fisheries habitat! \nPark and meet in the cul-du-sac at the end of Indian Head Dr. in Hanover. \nThis event is free\, registration is required. Great for all ages\, kids welcome! No dogs please. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/family-fall-hike-chapmans-landing-and-iron-mine-brook-trails-in-hanover/
LOCATION:Chapmans Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails\, 2 Indian Head Dr.\, Hanover\, MA\, 02339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221025T163245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T183732Z
UID:47180-1668938400-1668943800@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield\nSunday\, November 20\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\, play some kids nature activities\, 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. Look for the NSRWA Subaru! 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/family-fall-hike-to-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20221102T143508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T143508Z
UID:47485-1668247200-1668252600@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Chapman’s Landing in Hanover
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 12 @ 10:00am – 11:30pm \nThis month’s Walking Club Guest Host is Jim Spinale. A resident of Plymouth\, Jim taught science in Whitman for 37 years. He is a passionate nature enthusiast and educator of students of all ages. He currently volunteers at the South Shore Natural Science Center. \nThis month\, we will be exploring Chapman’s Landing in Hanover. This beautiful property is very accessible\, and includes views of the Indian Head River. The trail also crosses over the Iron Mine Brook\, a spring-fed cold water fisheries habitat! The property has a rich history\, which Jim will share with us. Park and meet at the end of Indian Head Drive\, off of Elm Street in Hanover. \nThis event is FREE\, however\, registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-chapmans-landing-in-hanover/
LOCATION:Chapmans Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails\, 2 Indian Head Dr.\, Hanover\, MA\, 02339\, United States
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:20221101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20220929T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T160205Z
UID:46774-1667314800-1667318400@www.nsrwa.org
SUMMARY:2022 Recreational Shellfish Harvesting “Shellfish Sit-In”
DESCRIPTION:PROTEST THE CLOSING OF THE SHELLFISHING BEDS\nDate: Tuesday\, November 1\nTime: 3:00pm\nWhere: Driftway Conservation Park\, Scituate\nWho: Concerned citizens who want recreational access restored. \nHelp Reopen Recreational Shellfishing on the North and South Rivers \nHelp reopen recreational shellfishing on the North and South Rivers by joining the NSRWA\, Representative Patrick Kearney and other concerned citizens for a “Shellfish Sit-In” on Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022\, at 3 pm at Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. (Click here to register.)  November 1st is typically the opening day for the 606 acres of shellfish beds in the North and South Rivers to be opened for recreational harvest\, but this year for the third year in a row\, the shellfish beds will not be opened. Bring your waders\,  boots and shellfishing equipment (NSRWA will provide signs) for a photo opportunity to raise awareness about the issue. We will not be actually shellfishing. \nWhy? In October 2020\, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (Mass-DMF) closed the beds indefinitely\, citing an FDA regulation for interstate commercial shellfishing that requires certain dilution rates around a sewer treatment plant outfall in the event they fail or may release untreated viruses from the effluent into the rivers. Despite the NSRWA’s best efforts and large municipal expenditures to upgrade and treat the wastewater to the highest standards\, including UV treatment effective at the removal of viruses\, the dilution rates will undoubtedly keep some part of the shellfish beds in the North and South Rivers closed indefinitely.  The NSRWA and others have been advocating that the regulations are overly restrictive and meant to govern commercial not recreational shellfishing and that the current water quality data shows very clean effluent and no evidence of virus contamination that would be a threat to public health.  An update on the efforts to re open the shellfish beds will be provded at the event. \nHow Can You Help? We need your help to keep the pressure on to make sure that regulators understand how important this aspect of our coastal heritage is and that the harvest of local\, traditional food from our waterways is not denied to the public.  \n\nAttend our Shellfish Sit-In on Tuesday\, November 1\, 2021\, at 3 pm at Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate (Register here.)\nShare your shellfishing story with photos about what shellfishing means to you at the Shellfishin’ is Our Tradition Facebook page.\n\nWhat’s at stake?  The ability for the public to harvest shellfish in the North and South Rivers. To teach your children and grandchildren this time-honored tradition. To connect people to the health of their rivers and waterways by ensuring that our waters are clean enough to eat from. \nContact: Samantha Woods\, Executive Director\, North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) Email samantha@nsrwa.org or call 781-659-8168 X101
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/2022-recreational-shellfish-harvesting-shellfish-sit-in/
LOCATION:Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 250 Driftway\, Scituate\, 02066\, 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:Ecosystem Expedition #3: Making Our Forests Resilient to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series\, we will learn how the Stetson Meadows forest ecosystem is affected by climate change. Children will complete more hands-on activities to learn about the woods and the effects of climate change and will earn a patch for their participation. Participants of all ages will learn to identify and safely remove some invasive species\, as well as other opportunities for making this ecosystem more climate resilient.  \nMeet at noon at Stetson Meadows Norwell\, about 1.5 hours \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/oct-23rd-ecosystem-expedition-3-making-our-forests-resilient-to-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T133000
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nEcosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running in a Changing Climate   \nIn partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series\, we will visit the Third Herring Brook (which is also a major source of drinking water for Hanover and Norwell!) and learn how climate change is exacerbating our impacts to this ecosystem and water supplies.  Children will complete more hands-on activities to learn about the brook and the effects of climate change and will earn a patch for their participation. Participants of all ages will leave with a plan to make this ecosystem more resilient through water conservation. \nMeet at noon at South Shore Emilson YMCA\, Hanover \, about 1.5 hours \nREGISTER HERE \nPhoto by Trillium Studios.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/ecosystem-expedition-2-keeping-our-streams-and-drinking-water-supplies/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T113000
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CREATED:20220923T141729Z
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Cranberry Bogs\, Duxbury
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM\nJoin our Guest Host\, Jim Spinale\, to welcome the fall with a walk at the Cranberry Bogs in Duxbury. Hear about history and local ecosystems\, while meeting new friends. Meet in the parking area for Round Pond at 480 Mayflower Street in Duxbury. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE\, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. Click here for trail map. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-cranberry-bogs-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:20220925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20220909T135028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T153446Z
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Expedition #1: Helping Our Salt Marshes Survive Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn partnership with the Unitarian Universalist of First Parish in Norwell and as a part of the “Climate Conversations Lead to Action” series\, we will be exploring a salt marsh in Marshfield on the North River and learning about how our actions\, coupled with climate change\, are currently disrupting this important ecosystem.  \nWear your wellies because we will be wading in the muck! Children will complete several hands-on activities to learn about the marsh and the effects of climate change and will earn a patch for their participation. Participants of all ages will leave with ideas for how we can make changes as individuals and as a community to make our salt marshes more resilient to climate change\, like building rain gardens! \nMeet at 2 pm at  Mary’s Garden at the end of Corn Hill Lane Marshfield. \nApprox 1.5 hours \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/ecosystem-expedition-1-helping-our-salt-marshes-survive-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T001659
CREATED:20220729T175320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T175320Z
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SUMMARY:NSRWA Walking Club - Jacobs Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join Ellen Herling\, Alida Alberts\, and a group of new friends to explore Jacob’s Pond Conservation Area in Norwell. Meet in the parking lot at 81 Jacobs Ln\, Norwell. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE\, but registration is required. Limit 20 people. \nClick here to register \nRead more about the walking club. \nPick up your FREE Explore South Shore Recreation Guide Map at our office to find other places to walk. \nSign up for our E-newsletter to stay up on the up-to-date news and information on programs and events.
URL:https://www.nsrwa.org/event/nsrwa-walking-club-jacobs-pond/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="North and South Rivers Watershed Association":MAILTO:lori@nsrwa.org
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