February Break Outdoor Adventures
2022-02-22 09:30 - 2022-02-25 11:00 (America/New_York)
Looking to get your 9-13 year-old youth outside and into an adventure during this winter’s February break? Join the NSRWA as we hike, geocache, explore, play survival games, and just have fun going on adventures this winter!
4-Day Program runs 9:30-11:00am
Tuesday through Friday, February 22-25.
$115/youth
Tuesday, Feb. 22: Geocaching at Jacobs Pond in Norwell
Wednesday, Feb. 23: Survival Shelter Building and Team Games at Stetson Meadows in Norwell
Thursday, Feb. 24: Animal Tracking and Navigation Skills at Twin Ponds Trail in Rockland
Friday, Feb. 25: Fire Building Survival at Couch Beach in Marshfield
Register through one of the Recreation Departments Below! Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a resident of the town to register!
Norwell Registration
Rockland Registration

Guided Walk at Duxbury Beach
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Duxbury Beach, 287 Gurnet Rd, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Join the NSRWA, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries, and the Duxbury Beach Reservation as we explore Duxbury Beach.
Look for fascinating flora and fauna, discover unique ecosystems, witness the confluence of the amazing forces of water, wind, and waves.
Park and meet at 9am at the Off-Season Parking Lot next to Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury, MA.
REGISTER HERE
This event if offered exclusively to participants of Winter Nature Challenge.
Great for all ages. No dogs please.

Gardening Green Expo 2022
2022-03-28 12:00 - 2022-04-01 19:00
Connecting to the Natural World
Now more than ever we need an escape from the pressures of daily life. Connecting to nature can reduce stress, improve mood, and more. You can even reap the benefits in your own backyard.
Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1, 2022 – Live Zoom Presentations

Our featured presenter is Nancy Lawson, renowned author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife. Lawson is a habitat consultant and national speaker on garden ecology. She founded Humane Gardener to pioneer creative planting strategies and other animal-friendly landscaping methods. Lawson’s presentations at diverse venues—from national wildlife refuges to local wildflower preserves—have inspired even seasoned horticulturists and wildlife experts to look at their landscapes in a new way. Certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and master naturalist, she partners with conservation and animal advocacy organizations in central Maryland. Her book and garden have been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other media outlets.
Register for the FREE Live Zoom Presentations here.
Live Zoom Presentations – See Recordings & Presentations Below

Monday, March 28
7:00 PM
Kid-Friendly Gardens – Susan Leigh Anthony, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs

Tuesday, March 29
12:00 Noon
Garden for Wildlife: Remove Invasives & Plant Natives to Help Birds, Butterflies and Other Wild Creatures – Lisey Good, Founder, Wild Cohasset

Tuesday, March 29
7:00 PM
The Importance of Insects and Gardening for Native Bees – Blake Dinius, Entomologist Educator at County of Plymouth

Wednesday, March 30
12:00 Noon
Audubon Plants for Birds – Don Eaton, Bower & Branch

Wednesday, March 30
7:00 PM
Growing Tasty Edible Greens and Snacks – Jon Belber, Holly Hill Farm

Thursday, March 31
12:00 Noon
Building a Rain Garden – Samantha Woods, NSRWA

Thursday, March 31
7:00 PM
* The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife – Nancy Lawson, Humane Gardener

Friday, April 1
12:00 Noon
Composting for Zero Waste – Ann McGovern, Retired MassDEP Compost Specialist

Friday, April 1
7:00 PM
Backyard Birding – Doug Lowry, Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries

* NOTE: The presentation by Nancy Lawson will not be recorded, it can only be viewed live.
Register for the FREE Live Zoom Presentations here.
Recorded Presentations

Pollinators and Their Host Plants – Blue Stem Natives
Building an Insect Hotel/Supporting Biodiversity at Home – Angie Daugirda, Organic Plant Magic

Register to win these prizes!

A signed copy of Nancy Lawson’s book “The Humane Gardener”
A signed copy of Doug Tallamy’s book ” The Nature of Oaks”
1 of 2 garden signs from Blue Stem Natives
A $500 online gift card from Bower & Branch
(5) $100 online gift cards from Bower & Branch
A rain barrel and small diverter from the WaterSmart program
A bag of soil and a bag of fertilizer from Organic Plant Magic
Gift basket from Edible South Shore

Click here to register for the prize giveaway.
Downloads, Give-aways, and more

Free native tree saplings from Bartlett Tree Experts (Available for pickup at the NSRWA office – M,W,F from 10am-5pm – Starting March 28, 2022)
$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)
Order your rain barrels and composters online
Download 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.)

Get your FREE Help Save Water lawn sign (Available for pickup at the NSRWA office M,W,F from 10am-5pm – Starting March 28, 2022)

Pick up your FREE copy of Edible South Shore Magazine (Available for pickup at the NSRWA office – M,W,F from 10am-5pm – Starting March 28, 2022)

Purchase any piece from the Kjeld Mahoney Wild Life Gallery Show – 10% of the profits are donated to NSRWA
Watch our 2019-2021 Gardening Green Expo videos!

Plant Resources from Kennedy’s Country Gardens and UMass

Native Perennials for Sun
Native Perennials for Shade
Perennials for Pollinators and Birds
Annuals for Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Songbirds
Native Plants for Native Pollinators
Deer Resistant Natives
Plants to Support At-risk Insects by Dr. Robert Gegear

Useful plant resources from Blue Stem Natives, Doveflower Cottage, Blake Dinius, Doug Tallamy, and National Wildlife Federation

Roadside Plants
Edible Plants
Shoreline Plants
The Battle Between Native and Invasive Plants
The Magic of Butterflies Resource List
Native Plant Finder
Homegrown National Park
Kid-Friendly Gardens – Books
Kid-Friendly Gardens – Plants
Little Bee Big World Resource List

Want to see more programs like this? Please make a gift to the NSRWA to protect local waters.

This 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.
Pollinators and Their Host Plants – Blue Stem Natives

Building an Insect Hotel/Supporting Biodiversity at Home – Angie Daugirda, Organic Plant Magic

Kid-Friendly Gardens – Susan Leigh Anthony, Doveflower Cottage Garden Designs

Garden for Wildlife: Remove Invasives & Plant Natives to Help Birds, Butterflies and Other Wild Creatures
By 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:
Download Lisey Good’s Presentation here.
Listen to Lisey Good’s Presentation here
The Importance of Insects and Gardening for Native Bees – Blake Dinius, Entomologist Educator at County of Plymouth

Audubon Plants for Birds Presentation by Don Eaton, Bower & Branch

Growing Tasty Edible Greens and Snacks – Jon Belber, Holly Hill Farm

Building a Rain Garden – Samantha Woods, NSRWA

NSRWA Walking Club - Stetson Meadows, Norwell
2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Stetson Meadows, 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell, 02061
Walking Club is Back!
Join Ellen Herling and Theresa Delahunt and a group of new friends to explore Stetson Meadows in Norwell. Park and meet in the Stetson Meadows parking lot in Norwell. Look for the parking area and kiosk after the sharp curve on Meadow Farm Way. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people.
Click here to register.
Read more about the walking club.
Sign up for our E-newsletter to stay up on the up-to-date news and information on programs and events.

SPRINGING TO LIFE: A Guided Vernal Pool Discovery Walk
2022-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | denham pond, 106 Circuit St, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
SPRINGING TO LIFE: A Guided Vernal Pool Discovery Walk
Saturday April 19, 2025
10:00-11:30am

As we turn the page to spring, many ecosystems are beginning to emerge from a long winter. Vernal pools are unique and important habitats here on the South Shore. Also known as ephemeral wetlands, vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that are home to many fascinating animals, including amphibians and fairy shrimp. In fact, some species are vernal pool obligate species, meaning they are only found in or around vernal pools.
Join the NSRWA as we take a lovely walk at Denham Pond in Hanover to several vernal pools and look for the amazing life that call these special places home.
Address: 106 Circuit Street, Hanover, MA – Driveway is easy to miss. Look for the green sign indicating conservation area.
This is a FREE event, registration is required. Great for all ages! Families welcome. No dogs please.
REGISTER HERE

Choral Art Society Explores Environmental Collaboration through Nature-Themed Concert
2022-05-01 16:00 - 17:30
Sunday, May 1
4:00-5:30pm
House of Prayer Lutheran Church
916 Main Street, Hingham

Choral Art Society of the South Shore (CAS), the region’s community choral ensemble, presents “What a Wonderful World: Songs of Earth, Sea, and Sky”, on Sunday, May 1, 4 pm at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 916 Main Street, Hingham. The chorus is conducted by Artistic Director Danica A. Buckley, accompanied by CAS accompanist Ellyses Kuan, piano and features Sally Cole Tucker, flute. The program offers an uplifting, and thought-provoking afternoon, pairing captivating choral music selections steeped in the themes of earth, sea, and sky, along with engaging presentations by the region’s environmental organizations including NSRWA Executive Director Samantha Woods.

Tickets for “What a Wonderful World” are $20 general admission; youth ages 18 and under are admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased from CAS members, at the door, or advance online at tix.com. For more information about Choral Art Society, visit choralartsociety.org, or follow Choral Art Society of the South Shore on Facebook.

Indian Head River Day
2022-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover, Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Celebrate the completion of the Indian Head River Trail Loop! Visit Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover all day to learn about the project. Pre-register to participate in featured recreation events! All programs have limited capacity, so get your tickets now:
Schedule
9:00-10:00am – Trail Run
Join Wildlands Trust, Altra & Marathon Sports for a 5 mile run around the Indian Head River Trail (IHRT) loop. Two guided pace groups will be offered and Altra shoes will be available to demo. Meet at Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover.
10:00am-12:00pm – Flyfishing Seminar
Join NSRWA and Trout Unlimited to learn the basics of flyfishing. Participants will meet at Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover and learn the basics of flyfishing including an opportunity to try casting. Equipment will be provided.
10:00-11:30am – Paddle
Join NSRWA for a free 1 hour guided kayak tour. Equipment will be provided to explore the freshwater tidal ecosystem of the Indian Head River. Meet at Hanover Public Launch.
10:30am-12:00pm – Indian Head River Trail Walk
Join Hanover Open Space for a walk to Waterman Tack Factory! Learn about the coalition as you enjoy a scenic walk. Visit the historic Waterman Tack Factory, and have a rare chance to explore inside. Meet at Luddam’s Ford Park, Hanover.
1:00-2:30pm – Paddle
Join NSRWA for a free 1 hour guided kayak tour. Equipment will be provided to explore the freshwater tidal ecosystem of the Indian Head River. Meet at Hanover Public Launch.
1:00-2:00pm – Hike at Chapman’s Landing
Explore trails out of Chapman’s Landing on a guided hike. Highlights include new bog board installations and river views! Meet at Chapman’s Landing.
1:00-2:30pm – Mountain Bike Ride
Join NEMBA for a guided Mountain Bike Ride around the IHRT loop. The ride will be approximately 6 miles, with no rider left behind. Participants must bring bikes and helmets.
All programs have limited capacity and require registration:
Click here to register.

NSRWA Walking Club - John Little Conservation Area
2022-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Walking Club is Back!
Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore John Little Conservation Area in Marshfield. Park and meet at the small on-site parking lot at 905 Union Street.
Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people.
Click here to register.
Read more about the walking club.
Pick up your FREE Explore South Shore Recreation Guide Map at our office to find other places to walk.
Sign up for our E-newsletter to stay up on the up-to-date news and information on programs and events.

How to Build a Rain Garden: A Hands-on Workshop
2022-05-18 19:00 | Scituate Public Library, 85 Branch Street, Scituate, MA, 02066, United States
Scituate Town Library and the Scituate Garden Club presents DIG in!
A Series on Native Plantings, Pollinators, Eco-conscious Gardening and More
May 18, 2022, 7 p.m., Community Room
Want to stop having standing water in your yard? Live near a waterbody and want to reduce polluted runoff and recharge water supplies? Want to create bird and butterfly habitats? These are just some of the potential benefits of building a rain garden on your property! Learn how to build a rain garden that helps save our water and makes your property even more attractive to homebuyers and wildlife! Samantha Woods, of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, will lead this hands-on interactive workshop where she will design a rain garden for the library! If you want to try to design one at the workshop bring a sketch of your property with dimensions if possible (she will also show you how to look up online) with septic leaching field and drinking water wells located on the sketch if applicable.
A free rain barrel will be givento one lucky attendee!
ABOUT SAMANTHA WOODS:
Samantha Woods has been the ExecutiveDirector of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association since 2002. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in coastal and marine science and an undergraduate degree in engineering. Samantha has worked in the environmental field protecting water for over 20 years. Prior to working for the NSRWA, Samantha worked for Horsley Witten Groupon Cape Cod and the National Marine Fisheries Service in Washington DC as an MIT Sea Grant Fellow.
Scituate Town Library
85 Branch Street
Scituate, MA 02066
www.ScituateTownLibrary.com
781-545-8727
This program is offered through federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Insect Discovery Walk with Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius
2022-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Jacobs Pond Conservation Area, 81 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
Join the NSRWA and Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius, as we discover the amazing world of insects. Insects make up the largest portion of life on Earth. They were even here before the dinosaurs! We will embark on a guided walk through field, forest, and aquatic ecosystems as we search for insect life. There is always so much to see around us, but we rarely stop to learn and appreciate the importance of these often overlooked species.
Park and meet at 10:00am on May 21st at Jacobs Pond Conservation Area.
Address: 81 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA.
Great for all ages. Families welcome. No dogs please.
This event is FREE. Registration is required.
REGISTER HERE

Salt Marshes and Estuaries with the Experts Tour
2022-05-21 13:00 - 15:30
Have you ever gazed out over the beautiful estuary of the North River and wondered how it all formed, and how it has changed?
This field trip, with NSRWA’s own Sara Grady, Ph.D. and UMass Amherst Research Professor Brian Yellen Ph.D., will familiarize participants with the amazing story of salt marsh resilience in the North and South Rivers estuary. We will visit a series of sites that illustrate how the beach and salt marsh formed and how they have evolved in response to sea level rise and the Portland Gale of 1898, which reconfigured the estuary’s geography. We will also take a sediment core in the North River salt marsh and look at what the layers of sediment can tell us about marsh’s response to sea level rise.
Join us on Saturday, May 21 from 1:00-3:30pm as we visit 3 locations around the watershed. Brian Yellen has been studying hydrology and sediment transportation around the North River and has made some surprising discoveries about marsh composition and processes. He, and NSRWA Ecologist Sara Grady, will provide information about the North and South Rivers as well as hold a Q&A session at each location.
We will be visiting 3 sites. The sites are in order as follows:

Rexhame Beach – 325 Standish St., Marshfield, MA
Marshfield Recreation Department – 900 Ferry St., Marshfield, MA
Damon’s Point – 299 Damons Point Rd. Marshfield, MA

Meet at Rexhame Beach parking area at 1:00pm.
Appropriate footwear is recommended. Carpooling is encouraged.
This event is free. Families welcome. No dogs please.
REGISTER HERE
(Photo credit – View from Rexhame Dunes Looking at Location of Old Mouth by Mike Sleeper)

Geocaching at Stetson Meadows
2022-05-28 10:00 - 11:30 | 2 Meadow Farm Way. Nowell, MA, 2 Meadow Farm Way, Norwell, MA, 02061, United States
New to Geocaching? Never heard of Geocaching? Interested in Geocaching? What in the world is Geocaching?
Join the NSRWA on a guided Geocaching program. Whether you’re new to geocaching or an old pro, anyone is welcome! To put it simply, geocaching is basically looking for hidden treasure in the woods. It’s a great addition to any nature stroll. NSRWA educator Brian Taylor will share all you need to become a true Geocacher!
Meet Saturday, May 28th at Stetson Meadows.
Address: 2 Meadow Farm Way. Norwell, MA
This event is Free. Registration is Required.
Great for Families. All ages welcome. No dogs please.
REGISTER HERE

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed - Session 1
2022-06-07 08:00 - 23:00 | North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States
Session 1: June 7 from 8 to 11am
Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program.
At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To “sweeten” the deal, we’ll throw in some of Doug’s legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to space limitations; sign up for any or all weeks. VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Instructions and Directions:

This program is hosted in collaboration with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and will visit a different location each week depending on what we are seeing! Meet in the parking lot at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street, Marshfield.
VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Those wishing to travel in Mass Audubon vans must provide proof vaccination and wear a mask when in transit. Participants are welcome to drive themselves as well.
Come prepared for a two-mile walk (accommodations will be made for those who need breaks).
Bring binoculars if you have them (and a scope if you’re willing to carry it).

Registration is required.
$12.00 per person

REGISTER HERE!

2022 South Shore Striper Tournament
2022-06-10 17:00 - 2022-06-12 12:00
Join NSRWA for a fun weekend of catch and release fishing!
$3,000 in cash and additional prizes for winning anglers!
Adult entries are $70, Children 12 and under are $35.
Pick Up Location and Times
Preregister online and pick up your packet in person.
Participants can pick up their tournament packet or register day of at:

Belsan Bait & Tackle
4 Brook Street, Scituate, MA
Friday, June 10 – 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, June 11 – 8:00am-12:00noon
(Have a measuring stick from a previous South Shore Striper Tournament? Bring it with you to Belsans, get a 2022 sticker, and become eligible for a prize drawing.)

Click here to register
Check the 2022 Leaderboard
Click Here to Sponsor our 2022 Striper Tournament

NSRWA Walking Club - Nelson Memorial Forest
2022-06-11 10:00 - 23:30
WALKING CLUB IS BACK!
Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Nelson Memorial Forest in Marshfield. Park and meet at Union Street Woodland, which is located just before Hunter Drive while driving north on Union Street in Marshfield. Additional parking (2 cars) on Highland Street, at the intersection with Spring Street, across from Rogers Pond.
Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people.
Click here to register.
Read more about the walking club.
Pick up your FREE Explore South Shore Recreation Guide Map at our office to find other places to walk.
Sign up for our E-newsletter to stay up on the up-to-date news and information on programs and events.

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed - Session 2
2022-06-14 08:00 - 23:00 | North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States
Session 2: June 14 from 8 to 11am
Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program.
At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To “sweeten” the deal, we’ll throw in some of Doug’s legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to space limitations; sign up for any or all weeks. VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Instructions and Directions:

This program is hosted in collaboration with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and will visit a different location each week depending on what we are seeing! Meet in the parking lot at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street, Marshfield.
VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Those wishing to travel in Mass Audubon vans must provide proof vaccination and wear a mask when in transit. Participants are welcome to drive themselves as well.
Come prepared for a two-mile walk (accommodations will be made for those who need breaks).
Bring binoculars if you have them (and a scope if you’re willing to carry it).

Registration is required.
$12.00 per person

REGISTER HERE!

Yoga at the River’s Edge 2022
2022-06-18 08:30 - 2022-09-10 09:45
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Saturdays, June 18 through September 10th • 8:30-9:45 am & Wednesdays, June 22 through August 10 • 6:30-7:45pm at various locations along the North & South Rivers.
This is the 26th season of our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga program!
REGISTRATION

Advance registration and payment required for each class/ $16 per class
Click here to register.

CLASS LOCATIONS

Rexhame Beach (in the dunes by the South River) end of Standish Street, Marshfield
Couch Beach (via Couch Cemetery) 629 Union Street, Marshfield
Luddam’s Ford Park (aka Indian Head River Reservoir) West Elm Street, Pembroke
Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway, Scituate
Ferry Hill Center (formerly YWCA Marshfield) 76 Ferry Hill Road, Marshfield

PARKING

Rexhame classes: Parking is free with a Marshfield Beach Sticker. All others must pay $1 to park, and depart immediately after class.
All other classes: Parking is free

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

Classes are cancelled on rainy days. The decision will be made 1-2 hours before scheduled start time.

Yoga at the Rexhame Dunes. Photo by Sandy Bacon.
SAFETY

For classes at Couch Beach, please wear sturdy walking shoes for an approximately 0.3-mile walk over uneven terrain

WHAT TO BRING
Please bring a yoga mat. You may also like a blanket to place under your mat to accommodate your outstretched arms and legs. Dress in layers — the temperature can change quickly as the sun rises or as clouds move in. Other supplies to consider: drinking water, bug repellant, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE (8:30-9:45am)
June 18: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach, Marshfield
June 25: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
RAIN OR SHINE – July 2: Katherine Twigg at Ferry Hill Center, Marshfield
July 9: Samantha Dormady at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 16: Mary Whidden at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 23: Claire Manganello at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 30: Mary Whidden at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
August 6: Mary Norton at Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate
August 13: Katherine Twigg at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
CANCELLED – (August 20: Samantha Dormady at Luddam’s Ford Park, Pembroke)
August 27: Claire Manganello at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
RAIN OR SHINE – September 3: Mary Whidden at Ferry Hill Center, Marshfield
September 10: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach, Marshfield

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE (6:30-7:45pm)
June 22: Kate Stone at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
June 29: Kate Stone at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 6: Kathleen Young at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 13: Tori Best at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 20: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
July 27: Katherine Twigg at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
August 3: Kathleen Young at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
August 10: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield
REGISTRATION

Advance registration and payment required for each class/ $16 per class
Click here to register.

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QUESTIONS?
Email Program Director Kezia Bacon at yoga@nsrwa.org
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Yoga Videos Available!
Thanks to NSRWA Correspondent and Yoga at the River’s Edge Founder Kezia Bacon for providing these virtual yoga sessions. Kezia said, “During this time of social distancing, I’m offering a handful of free videos to guide you in your home practice. It’s time to roll out your mat and give yourself some stretching, breathing, and relaxation!
Gentle Yoga Sequence

Guided Loving Kindness Meditation

Guided Breathing Meditation

Guided Count of Four Meditation

Dynamic Yoga for Kids and Adults

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed - Session 3
2022-06-21 08:00 - 23:00 | North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States
Session 3: June 21 from 8 to 11am
Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program.
At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To “sweeten” the deal, we’ll throw in some of Doug’s legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to space limitations; sign up for any or all weeks. VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Instructions and Directions:

This program is hosted in collaboration with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and will visit a different location each week depending on what we are seeing! Meet in the parking lot at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street, Marshfield.
VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Those wishing to travel in Mass Audubon vans must provide proof vaccination and wear a mask when in transit. Participants are welcome to drive themselves as well.
Come prepared for a two-mile walk (accommodations will be made for those who need breaks).
Bring binoculars if you have them (and a scope if you’re willing to carry it).
Registration is required.
$12.00 per person

REGISTER HERE!

Summer Solstice Kayak Paddle
2022-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Summer Solstice Paddle
Tuesday, June 21
6:00-8:00pm
Join the NSRWA on a guided paddle from Driftway Conservation Park to the Spit on the longest day of the year… The Summer Solstice! We will paddle through the beautiful salt marshes that surround the Herring River and North River, and stop off at the Spit, a barrier beach and known Piping Plover habitat. Varying wave and tides may be encountered. Moderate paddling experience recommended.
Park and meet around 5:45pm at the parking area for Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate.
Registrants are welcome to bring their own kayaks, canoes or stand-up paddleboards. Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs will be available to registrants.
This is a small group paddle, spaces are very limited. Ages 13 and up. Children under 15 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Cost $20/person
REGISTER HERE!

Destination Birding With a Scone: Exploring the North & South Rivers Watershed - Session 4
2022-06-28 08:00 - 23:00 | North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA, United States
Session 4: June 28 from 8 to 11am
Join the NSRWA and Mass Audubon on a multi-day birding program.
At each session, the group will meet at a specified location to walk and bird the trails together. To “sweeten” the deal, we’ll throw in some of Doug’s legendary home-baked scones. Preregistration is required due to space limitations; sign up for any or all weeks. VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

Instructions and Directions:

This program is hosted in collaboration with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and will visit a different location each week depending on what we are seeing! Meet in the parking lot at North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main Street, Marshfield.
VAN TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. Those wishing to travel in Mass Audubon vans must provide proof vaccination and wear a mask when in transit. Participants are welcome to drive themselves as well.
Come prepared for a two-mile walk (accommodations will be made for those who need breaks).
Bring binoculars if you have them (and a scope if you’re willing to carry it).

Registration is required.
$12.00 per person

REGISTER HERE!

NSRWA Walking Club - Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
2022-07-09 10:00 - 23:30
Join Ellen Herling and Alida Alberts and a group of new friends to explore Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield. Limited on-site parking. Hope to see you there! No dogs please. The event is FREE, but registration is required. Limit 20 people.
Click here to register
Read more about the walking club.
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2022 Great River Race
2022-07-24 09:15 - 13:00
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Join Us for the 32nd Annual Great River Race and Help Keep the NSRWA Afloat!
Come join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at Indian Head Road in Hanover. Get competitive and race your friends, or take it at your pace and enjoy this outstanding view of the river. All skill levels, from novice to racer, are invited to take part in the race and all ages are welcome (Participants age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Any type of non-motorized water craft is eligible to enter the Race – even stand-up paddle boards! There is also the “Best Decorated Boat or Boater” division for the less serious, but creative paddler.
Click here to register as a paddler
Click here to sign-up as a FundRacer (your registration is FREE with your fundraising goal of $150 or more)
Funds raised through the Great River Race directly support NSRWA’s environmental education and outdoor programs. Our programs are the perfect way for children and adults to fall in love with and protect local natural treasures, especially our waters. Help us to get 2,500 children and adults outdoors to explore nature and have an experience they’ll never forget!
COST
This year’s Great River Race is $55 for the first participant per craft if preregistered by Friday, July 22 at 12:00 noon. Day of registration will be $65 for the first participant per craft. Each additional participant on the same craft is $10. FundRacers race FREE when they raise $150 or more. Each registration includes the collectible Great River Race T-shirt. Additional T-shirts will be available for purchase. In the event of a severe weather cancellation there will be no rain date or refund, you will receive your collectible event T-shirt, and the registration fee will be a donation to support environmental education. All participants (including minors under 18 years of age) must have a signed waiver to participate in the race. The waiver is in the registration form.
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Make a Donation to Support Our Environmental Education Programs
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Racers get:

A FREE ice cream coupon for JC’s Ice Cream in Hanover ($4 Value)
A custom collectible 2022 Great River Race T-shirt
A FREE beer from IndieFerm for those participants over 21 years of age.
Free admission to the afterparty on July 24 including food, ice cream, games, and more!

NSRWA Walking Club - Jacobs Pond
2022-08-13 10:00 - 23:30
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.
Click here to register
Read more about the walking club.
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Ecosystem Expedition #1: Helping Our Salt Marshes Survive Climate Change
2022-09-25 14:00 - 15:30
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In 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.
Wear 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!
Meet at 2 pm at Mary’s Garden at the end of Corn Hill Lane Marshfield.
Approx 1.5 hours
REGISTER HERE

NSRWA Walking Club - Cranberry Bogs, Duxbury
2022-10-08 10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, October 8 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Join 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.
REGISTER HERE.

Ecosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running
2022-10-16 12:00 - 13:30
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Ecosystem Expedition #2: Keeping Our Streams and Drinking Water Supplies Running in a Changing Climate
In 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.
Meet at noon at South Shore Emilson YMCA, Hanover , about 1.5 hours
REGISTER HERE
Photo by Trillium Studios.

Ecosystem Expedition #3: Making Our Forests Resilient to Climate Change
2022-10-23 12:00 - 13:30
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In 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.
Meet at noon at Stetson Meadows Norwell, about 1.5 hours
REGISTER HERE

2022 Recreational Shellfish Harvesting “Shellfish Sit-In”
2022-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Driftway Conservation Park 250 Driftway, Scituate, 250 Driftway, Scituate, 02066, United States
PROTEST THE CLOSING OF THE SHELLFISHING BEDS
Date: Tuesday, November 1
Time: 3:00pm
Where: Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate
Who: Concerned citizens who want recreational access restored.
Help Reopen Recreational Shellfishing on the North and South Rivers
Help 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.
Why? 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.
How 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.

Attend our Shellfish Sit-In on Tuesday, November 1, 2021, at 3 pm at Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate (Register here.)
Share your shellfishing story with photos about what shellfishing means to you at the Shellfishin’ is Our Tradition Facebook page.

What’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.
Contact: Samantha Woods, Executive Director, North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) Email samantha@nsrwa.org or call 781-659-8168 X101

NSRWA Walking Club - Chapman’s Landing in Hanover
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Chapmans Landing and Iron Mine Brook Trails, 2 Indian Head Dr., Hanover, MA, 02339, United States
Saturday, November 12 @ 10:00am – 11:30pm
This 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.
This 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.
This event is FREE, however, registration is required.
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Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield
2022-11-20 10:00 - 11:30
Family Fall Hike: Couch Beach in Marshfield
Sunday, November 20
10:00-11:30am
Looking 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.
This event is FREE to all, no dogs please, families welcome, great for kids!
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Click here for more information on Couch Beach.
