North and South Rivers Watershed Association

Mother's Day Family Fishing Workshop
2019-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
A family friendly fishing workshop for all experience levels. Come alone or with your friends. The NSRWA will have equipment for use, but feel free to bring your own. We will be starting at 9:00am at the Hanover side of Luddam’s Ford Park. NSRWA educator Brian Taylor will discuss local history, flora and fauna, pond ecology, catch and release practices, and an introduction into the world of ichthyology (the study of fish)! Participants 16 or older must have a valid MA Fishing License. Event will be catch and release only.
$10/Adult, $20 Family of four or more, Kids 15 or younger free.
Click here to register.

Shorebird Migration Pontoon Tour
2019-05-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Roht Marine, 2205 Main St., Marshfield, MA, 02050, United States
Join us on our pontoon boat with experienced birder John Galluzzo and search for shore birds along the marshes and 3rd and 4th Cliffs at low tide. Black-bellied Plovers, a variety of sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstones, godwits and other surprises could await us on this trip. We may get out of the boat, so please wear shoes that can get wet. Bring your binoculars for this one! Space is limited to 6 passengers.
The cost is $70 for NSRWA members, $95 for non-members.
Click here to register.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Roht Marine has donated their docking service to NSRWA free of charge, therefore we don’t want to take up parking spaces for their other paying customers. Parking at Roht Marine is very limited, so we encourage carpooling or drop-offs. If you must park, please do so at the scenic turn off on Rt. 3-A and walk over the bridge. Please arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. See Google map for parking location.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Bring your binoculars or camera for this tour!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact NSRWA at 781-659-8168 or email info@nsrwa.org.
CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel with a refund 48 hours before the event, however, membership and credit card fees are non-refundable. If you cancel within 48 hours, we reserve the right to refund 50% of your payment.
WEATHER CANCELLATION: If we need to cancel the event due to weather, we will either give you a refund, or we will reschedule the event. If you cannot attend the rescheduled event, you will receive a refund of the event fee, less the membership and credit card fees.

Fly Fishing Essentials Class
2019-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Luddam’s Ford Park , Pembroke, MA, United States
Ever wish you could be that person casting a fly fishing rod on the scenic banks of a river – sounds zen right? This class is designed to introduce people to the sport of fly fishing. Join our Trout Unlimited friends, Warren Winders and Joe Danubio, to learn the basics about fly fishing and casting. You’ll learn how to put together the fly fishing tackle needed for the type of fishing that you may be interested in. We’ll cover what sizes and types of fly rods, fly lines, leaders, and fly reels – and flies you will need to fish successfully for a range of species; everything from sunfish to striped bass and bluefish. And these are all fish species that can be found in the North and South Rivers watershed. We’ll meet at Luddam’s Ford Park on the Pembroke side of the Indian Head River.
Cost: $10, class is limited to 10 people.
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South Shore Climate Change Symposium
2019-05-09 08:30 - 15:30 | Cushing Hall, 673 Main Street, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
Cushing Memorial Hall, 673 Main St, Norwell
This full-day symposium will present an overview of current research on climate change and its impact on sea level rise, ocean acidification, anticipated changes in precipitation and consequences for inland flooding and changes to groundwater levels, and emergency preparedness and resiliency in the energy industry. The day will also feature case studies of local climate change initiatives including funding and opportunities for stormwater management, buyouts and relocation strategies, and impacts on coastal property values.
The target audience for this symposium includes: elected officials; municipal department heads and staff; local board, commission, and committee members; federal and state agency staff; non-governmental stewardship organization representatives; and, interested citizens.
Morning coffee, refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Register at:
https://www.massaudubon.org/program-catalog/north-river/67034-south-shore-climate-change-symposium
Cosponsored with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program, North and South Rivers Watershed Association, South Shore Climate Resiliency Network, and the towns of Norwell, Scituate, and Duxbury

Timing the Tides Workshop
2019-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham, MA, 02043, United States
Want to go paddling on the rivers but aren’t sure how to time the tides, where to put in or what the best itineraries are? It can be a little intimidating – but with a little guidance you can enjoy one of the most beautiful natural gems on the South Shore! This workshop is designed to provide all you need to know to navigate the North and South Rivers safely and find out some of the important nature and history you will see while out on your adventure. We will provide a virtual tour of the rivers – where to put in, how to time the tides at each put in, some easy, medium and hardcore itineraries and some points of interest along those itineraries. This presentation will help you start to explore the nature in your own back yard!

This event is free and open to the public. The workshop will be held at the Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St, Hingham, MA 02043.

Click here to register.

2019 Gardening Green Expo
2019-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Kennedy’s Country Gardens, 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Scituate, MA, 02066, United States
It’s almost spring and that means it’s time to attend Gardening Green Expo. The theme for this year is “Planting for Pollinators”. Pollinators are necessary for 75% of our major food crops as well as provide a vital food source for birds and other animals. Many flowering plants depend on pollinators such as bees, moths, flies, butterflies, ants, bats, beetles, birds, and wasps to transfer pollen for fruit reproduction. Unfortunately, populations are declining worldwide due to the loss or degradation of habitat, the use of pesticides, and a changing climate. But helping pollinators is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in our environment. Even the smallest piece of land, window box or container garden can help support pollinators. Gardens planted with the right plants can create a network of habitat connections in an increasingly fragmented environment. You can plant natives, larval host plants and nectar plants, and choose plants that flower at different times of the year to provide nectar and pollen sources throughout the growing season. Join us and learn all about what you can do to help pollinators!
At Gardening green Expo you can stroll through Greenhouse 4 and visit with vendors of products and services that will help you get the best out of your garden and lawn. The Massachusetts Master Gardener Association will once again provide soil testing (Click here for instructions). There will be kids activities. And the NSRWA will be taking orders for rain barrels and composters again this year.
There will also be talks by area experts and environmental organizations:

Time
Speaker
Company/Organization
Topic

10:00
Barbara Passero and Jean Devine
Meadowscaping for Biodiversity
Saving the Planet Starts in Your Backyard: How to Garden with Native Plants to Help Pollinators, Birds and Your Community

11:00
Katie Banks Hone
The Monarch Gardener
Saving the Monarch, One Yard at a Time

12:00
Ken Pearl
Magical Moon Farm Bee Keeper
The Importance of Pollinators and What We Can Do for Them

1:00
Suzanne Mahler
SuzanneMahler.com
Creating a Garden for Pollinators

2:00
Blake Dinius
Plymouth County Entomologist
Little Bee, Big World: Challenges of Solitary Native Bees

3:00
Jon Belber
Friends of Holly Hill Farm
Planting Organic, Big and Small

In conjunction with the expo, NSRWA will be taking orders for rain barrels and composters. “We scheduled our sale so that people could get their rain barrels in time to capture the spring rains”, said Lori Wolfe, NSRWA Director of Marketing and WaterSmart Program Manager. “Lawn and garden watering take more water than people realize. When we have drought conditions and the streams are drying up, limiting outdoor watering and using water from a rain barrel can help conserve large amounts of water. To water a one acre lawn with just 1” of water consumes 26,000 gallons of water – or more than a standard 16’x32’ swimming pool! We want people to realize they can have beautiful, healthy yards using techniques that can actually save them time and money, and also save our precious water resources.”
The expo is Saturday, March 30 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Kennedy’s Country Gardens, 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy (Rt. 3A), Scituate. This is a FREE event and is family friendly, so plan to bring the kids!
This FREE expo is sponsored by the WaterSmart program, North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Kennedy’s Country Gardens.
The WaterSmart Program is a partnership with the NSRWA and 11 towns on the South Shore; Aquarion (Hingham and Hull), Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Rockland, Scituate and Weymouth, which provides education to school children and adults on stormwater and water conservation in their homes, businesses and towns.
Location – Kennedy’s Country Gardens, 85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy (Rt. 3A), Scituate, MAC
