Explore the hidden natural gem of the upper reaches of the South River via Marshfield’s new canoe/kayak/SUP access point in downtown Marshfield. You won’t believe how beautiful and tranquil this part of the river is! This is a bring your own equipment (kayak, canoe or SUP) event but if you need equipment let us know […]
Finish the longest day of the year with North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Wildlands Trust for a sunset paddle on this tidal fresh water marsh system. We’ll put in at the Hanover Canoe Launch and paddle around the Indian Head, Herring, and North Rivers. Participants must be experienced paddlers, be at least 12 […]
Want to do something fun for Father’s Day but don’t have any ideas? Want to go paddling on a pond but don’t have a canoe? If you answered yes to either of there questions, come join the NSRWA on a family firendly paddle on Norwell’s Jacobs Pond! All equipment included and all experience levels welcome. […]
Join us for a family day in the watershed on the Hanover side of Luddam’s Ford Park. This will be a chance for kids to learn to fish, explore the waterfront with friends and family. This park offers an excellent picnic area with space to run around, trails, waterfall and plenty of space to explore. […]
This year NSRWA introduced a new component to the upcoming Great River Race. FundRacers will be paddling to raise funds for the Estuary Explorers program. This program brings school-aged youth to the North River estuary to engage in guided scientific explorations through hands-on activities. NSRWA Summer Intern Andrew Staley has pledged that the highest contributor […]
The Great River Race is a bit of a misnomer. It is an amazing paddling event on the North River, but not everyone that participates is a serious racer. Lots of people take it at their own pace and just enjoy the scenery. For the less serious, but creative paddler, there is also the Best […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Throughout my childhood, my parents organized canoe trips on local rivers. They would invite their friends, who would bring their children, and we’d take the entire day to explore someplace new. What began close to home – the North River, the South River – spread to points all over eastern […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent I’m so excited to share this news! Thanks to the combined efforts of the Town of Marshfield, Goodwill Hunters, and the North & South Rivers Watershed Association, there is a new launch site for canoes, kayaks, SUPs and other small boats on the South River. Until this spring, those who […]
Tuesday, July 18, 6:00–8:00pm Join us for the inaugural paddle at the new South River canoe and kayak launch in Marshfield! This access point was recently created by the Town of Marshfield in partnership with the NSRWA and Good Will Hunters – all members of the Friends of the South River Park and Greenway – […]
Make a gift to support the Wampanoag Extreme Challenge Paddle and receive an invitation to join us at the party for great dancing, food, and libations. Show your support and leave a message for the team! Support the Team Today! “We live in an area where the environment is always threatened. We have a lot […]