October is such a beautiful time of year! What better way to spend a Saturday morning than capturing the beauty of early fall with like-minded folks? Bring a camera or a smartphone with a camera built in and join us for a morning of fall foliage photography at the Tattapanum Trail in Fall River. This program is open to photographers of all ages and abilities! Hosted in collaboration with the Trustees of Reservations. Dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and insect repellent recommended. Parking: Roadside Parking on Wilson Road, Fall River, MA. Distance: 1 mile Trail Condition:…

Milkweed is one of the stars of our local ecosystem, as it provides food and critical habitat for the beautiful monarch butterfly! Join us at Pratt Farm in Middleboro to harvest milkweed seeds from plants on site so that we can grow more milkweed plants (and monarch butterfly habitat) in the spring! All ages welcome. Wear sturdy footwear, insect repellent, and dress for the weather. Hosted in collaboration with the Middleboro Conservation Commission. Wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. Please bring garden gloves and wear insect repellent. Distance: 2 miles. Trail Condition: Some uneven and hilly terrain.…

Autumn is in full swing! Join us for a hot cup of coffee on a crisp October morning to learn about the seasonal ecology of the Taunton River Watershed. What is changing? Which species are migrating to find warmer weather, and which ones are moving into our area for the winter? We’ll discuss and find out together! Free and open to the public.  Registration required. Register here

Bats are intertwined with Halloween imagery and stories, but how much do you know about the real lives of these fascinating creatures? Join TRWA’s Vice President, Bart Devine, for an evening guided walk and exciting presentation about the not-so-spooky lives of bats! Dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and insect repellent recommended.  Distance: 1 mile Trail Condition: Mostly flat with some uneven terrain. Be prepared to navigate around small rocks and tree roots along the path.  Registration required! Register here.

Grab a drink and join us to learn all about stormwater runoff prevention! The Watershed Production Standard (WPS) is a stormwater design standard developed over the past two decades of research and data collection that protects and restores water resources. Danica Belknap from the SNEP Network will join us to describe what the WPS is, why it’s important, and how we can support its implementation in our local communities. Open to ages 21+.    Registration required. Register here

Calling all Noah Kahan fans! Join TRWA and the Raynham Public Library for a Stick Season Guided Walk. As we journey down the 1.4-mile path, we’ll discuss how various local wildlife species prepare for the winter months ahead, and how we can take a page out of Mother Nature’s book to adopt cozy practices for a well-weathered winter ahead. We’ll wrap up the walk with a short drive to the Raynham Library for hot cocoa, conversation, and, of course, the Stick Season album! Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring insect repellent.  Trail Condition: Mostly…

Have you ever wondered what was making all of those sounds near your neighborhood hood wetland or pond? Join us for an engaging presentation by Carlos T. B. Fragata, recently retired Environmental Analyst for the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, and a local environmentalist from Southeastern Massachusetts.  Learn about the animals that frequent wetlands and ponds, what they are and the sounds they make, and how they grow and live together.    Registration required. Register here

What better way to spend a Saturday morning than capturing the beauty of early fall with like-minded folks? Bring a camera or a smartphone with a camera built in and join us for a morning of fall foliage photography at the Quequechan River Rail Trail in Fall River. This program is open to photographers of all ages and abilities! Hosted in collaboration with the Trustees of Reservations.  Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Meeting Location: Britland Park Parking Lot, Wordell St, Fall River, MA  Distance: Up to 4.5 miles.  Trail Condition: Flat, paved.  Registration required. Register here