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  • Guided Walk: Seeking the Hidden Signs of Wildlife

    Canoe River Preserve Red Mill Rd, Norton, MA, United States

    Join us at Canoe River Preserve in Norton, MA for a guided walk with Ellenor Simmons! During a 2.2 mile-roundtrip forest walk, we will look for hidden signs of wildlife.  Free parking is available in front of a gate on Red Mill Road, which is a dirt road between 55 and 75 Newland Street. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready for a morning of fun in nature! Registration required.

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  • Guided Walk: The Taunton River in Winter

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    Heritage State Park 1 Central St., Fall River, MA

    Join us at Heritage State Park in Fall River, MA for a guided walk with Ellenor Simmons! We will watch the wildlife on the river and learn about how the waterfront has changed in the past 40 years. The walk will begin along the boardwalk and move upriver to Bicentennial Park. Restrooms are available in the Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Free parking is available in the Battleship Cove parking lot at 1 Central Street in Fall River. This guided walk is 2.2 miles roundtrip, with benches and a scenic viewing area along the boardwalk.   Registration required.  Please fill…

  • Guided Walk: Trees & Mushrooms in Late Winter

    Woodward Forest Gateway Lane, Norton, MA, United States

    Join us at Woodward Forest in Norton, MA for a guided walk with Cheryl Graham! Free street parking is available along the side of the road. This guided walk is 3 miles roundtrip, with mostly compact ground and switch-back trails for ease along subtle elevation changes. Registration required. Please fill out a separate registration form for each person attending.    

  • Big Night: The Amphibian Migration

    Massasoit State Park 1361 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton, United States

    Big Night: The Amphibian Migration Join DCR staff and educators from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) to witness the incredible annual amphibian migration. Every year frogs and salamanders wait for a warm, damp night to move from the forest into ponds and pools, where they will mate and lay their eggs. As we walk we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for signs of these slimy creatures. Free. For adults and ages 6+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station, about 1/4 mile past the park entrance. We will walk approximately 1.5 miles…

  • Big Night! The Amphibian Migration – Part 2

    Massasoit State Park 1361 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton, United States

    Big Night: The Amphibian Migration - Part 2  **REGISTRATION FULL** Join DCR staff and educators from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) to witness the incredible annual amphibian migration. Every year frogs and salamanders wait for a warm, damp night to move from the forest into ponds and pools, where they will mate and lay their eggs. As we walk we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for signs of these slimy creatures. Free. For adults and ages 6+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station, about 1/4 mile past the park entrance.We will…

  • Owl Prowl! Guided Walk & Interactive Activities **RESCHEDULED – REGISTRATION FULL**

    Pratt Farm 110 E Main St, Middleborough, MA, United States

    **RESCHEDULED - REGISTRATION FULL** Join us at Pratt Farm in Middleborough, MA for an owl prowl! During a 2-mile roundtrip walk, we will learn all about owls: what they do, where they live, and what makes them so cool! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and warm clothing, and get ready for an exciting evening learning about and looking for these beloved raptors!

  • Become a Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer!

    Taunton River Watershed Center at Sweets Knoll State Park 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton, MA, United States

    Become a Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer! Help Protect the Water Quality of the Taunton River and its Tributaries Water Quality Monitoring Training Session Saturday, April 4th  9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRWA’s Watershed Center, Sweets Knoll State Park, 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton (on Rt 138 just south of the Bristol Aggie Center Street traffic light) The Taunton River Watershed Alliance has tested water quality in the Taunton Wild & Scenic River and its tributaries since its inception in 1988. This watershed resident collected data is an incredible tool as a historic picture of the watershed’s health.  It helps keep the spotlight on…

  • Guided Walk: Wildflowers in Spring

    Sweets Knoll State Park 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton, MA

    Join TRWA volunteer guide, Ellenor Simmons! Walk to areas rarely explored at Sweets Knoll State Park in Dighton to see hidden spring wildflowers before the forest canopy closes. Species may include Bloodroot, Hepatica, Trout Lily, Dutchman’s Breeches. Not to mention our state flower, Trailing Arbutus. Wear sturdy footwear, long pants, and long sleeves. Registration required. Meeting Location: Sweets Knoll Parking Lot Address & Direction: 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton, MA 02715 Parking: Available on site.  Gear: Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear, long pants, and long sleeves. Insect repellent and tick spray recommended.  Contact: Call 508-828-1101 or director@savethetaunton.org for more information. Price and…

  • Herring Life Cycle Tour

    Assawompsett Mill Complex Lakeville, MA

    Join Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commissioners Dave Cavanaugh & Tom Barron as they narrate a 3-stop tour on the Nemasket River. We’ll begin at the Wareham Street Herring Run to learn about the herring life cycle and history, then head to the spawning are at Assawompset Pond Dam. We’ll end at Oliver Mill Park where herring appear prior to reaching the Wareham Street Herring Run. Registration required. Meeting Location: Wareham Street Herring Run Gear: Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Parking: Available on site.  Contact: Call 508-828-1101 or director@savethetaunton.org for more information. Price and Audience: Free. Open to…

  • Turtles, Tadpoles, & More!

    Britland Park Pleasant St. and Fifteenth St., Fall River, MA

    Join the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge! Help celebrate and document the plants, animals and fungi that call our community home, and connect with cities from around the world - all while adding to research that helps protect urban nature around the world and in your community. Join us on April 25 for one of the biggest participatory science events of the year! This event is a partnership with the Trustees, City of Fall River, and Mass Audubon. Join the project page here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-greater-fall-river Meeting Location: Britland Park Parking Lot Address & Direction: Pleasant St. and Fifteenth St., Fall…