Taunton River Watershed Alliance presents the annual Taunton River Festival!   Sunday, June 14th 11:00am - 4:00pm Weir Village Riverfront Park E. Water St. Taunton, MA   Join us for this daylong celebration of community spirit - featuring live music, children’s activities, vendors, crafters, food, and educational exhibits!   The Taunton River Festival offers an enjoyable and accessible opportunity for people of all backgrounds and ages to come together in celebration of the Wild and Scenic Taunton River, encounter the arts, shop, eat, and learn more about our precious natural resources within the Watershed.   Admission is FREE!!

A conversation with local artists and photographers to learn about their backgrounds, styles, inspiration, advice to beginners, and more! Registration is required - please call the Library at (508) 669-6421 to reserve your spot.

Join us for a morning of community and conversation around climate issues and solutions in the Taunton River Watershed. This informal gathering will provide a welcoming space to share feelings about climate change, how it has impacted our local communities, and engage in meaningful discussions with other community members about how we can make positive change. All are welcome to attend.This program is a collaboration between TRWA and The Wildlands Trust. Registration required. Register online here!

Join Bart Devine, local Field Naturalist and Vice President of TRWA for an informative exploration of the beaver habitat at Pratt Farm. This guided walk will provide insights into beavers, their natural environment, their ecological importance, and the challenges faced by both beavers and humans as they coexist in contemporary settings. The event is open to all ages and will involve walking up to 1.5 miles on gravel roads and forest trails. Registration required. Register online here!

Come explore the vital role that the watershed plays in our community through hands-on activities, games, and sensory-based exploration. This one-hour program invites youth ages 5–12 and their families to discover what a watershed is, meet the plants and animals that live in the Taunton River Watershed, and explore the many ways humans interact with and impact these ecosystems. Along the way, we will play interactive games, examine real biofacts, and try cool science activities, like making a “water strider” walk on water. Together, we’ll learn simple ways we can all enjoy and protect our local waterways. Come ready to…

Join us at Crane Farm Preserve in Norton, MA for a guided walk in partnership with the Norton Land Preservation Society! We’ll spend the morning exploring the beautiful scenery that Crane Farm Preserve has to offer, including a 1-mile out-and-back trail along the Three Mile River. We’ll be keeping an eye out for otters and turtles along the way! Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The two trails are approximately 1 mile of firm ground with no elevation change beyond the hill at the start of the hike.  Free! Registration required. Register here!

**REGISTRATION FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY** Join us to learn how to watercolor a local scene of the Taunton River while we learn about its ecology and history with local artist and environmental educator, Devin McLaughlin. Open to artists of all ages and abilities! This event is free and open to the public. Registration required. Registration here: https://stoughton.libcal.com/event/16821360

**REGISTRATION FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY** The Taunton River Watershed is home to many interesting and exciting reptiles, from snakes to turtles, that all have an important role to play! Come learn all about these incredible creatures with us. We’ll explore tactile biofacts, play an interactive game, and wrap up with a craft that participants can take home. We'll also visit with TRWA's ambassador terrain, Ms. T! For ages 5-12.  Registration Link: https://somerset-ma.whofi.com/calendar/event/424771

Learn intro to photography skills for devices from iPhone to DSLR! We will practice these skills both indoors and outdoors, and we will wrap-up with a group skills-sharing discussion. Open to photographers of all ages and abilities! This event is free and open to the public. Registration required. Registration Link: https://stoughton.libcal.com/event/16604948

Learn all about the tiny yet important creatures that live in our local waterways! We'll begin by discussing what a macroinvertebrate is, where we can find them, and what they do. We'll then explore live macroinvertebrates from a local waterway using magnifying glasses, ID sheets, and other helpful tools. We'll wrap up by making a caddisfly craft with recycled and natural materials for participants to take home! Registration required. Register online here!