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…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for an indoor program to learn about the coolest pools of them all: vernal pools! We'll discuss how vernal pools provide important habitat for a plethora of creatures (including frogs and salamanders!) as well as how we can take action to protect these beautiful wetlands. Get ready for a ribbit-ing afternoon! Meeting Location: Raynham Public Library Address & Direction: Raynham Public Library, 760 S Main St, Raynham, MA 02767 Parking: Available on site.  Contact: Call 508-828-1101 or director@savethetaunton.org for more information. Price and Audience: Free. For ages 18 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Restrooms:…