Photo courtesy of Norton Kayak Company   Free Kayak/Canoe Lessons for any Boys & Girls Club members within the Taunton River Watershed The Taunton River Watershed Alliance is offering members of the Watershed area Boys & Girls Club FREE kayak/canoe lessons for children who have never paddled. To fully enjoy the beautiful Taunton River one must first learn how to paddle. For safety reasons due to the River’s tidal conditions, lessons will be provided at Norton Reservoir, located within the Taunton River Watershed. Age Requirements: Ages 5-7 require a parent in the boat, Ages 8 & up require a…

  Back by popular demand,  TRWA Board Member Sally Spooner will lead a hands-on presentation on monarchs and milkweeds for the Friends of Boyden Wildlife Refuge. Participants will learn the monarch's lifecycle, migration, and milkweed dependency. All materials will be provided. Come search for monarch eggs and perhaps raise your own butterfly! Location- Boyden Wildlife Refuge, 1298 Cohannet Street, Taunton. Meet at the Boyden picnic area. Cost- Free for ALL ages Rain date-  8/18th, same time To learn more about other fascinating events hosted by the Friends of Boyden Wildlife Refuge, visit boydenrefuge.org/get-involved                                          

  Climate change causes a multitude of impacts to our environment, communities and everyday lives, including health and housing.  The impacts will only worsen with time. Join us to learn more about the specific impacts and mitigating actions we can take now. We are fortunate to have the following panelists who will be sharing their expertise. Registration Preferred; Walk-ins Welcome   Expert Panelists   Amber Davis - Senior Comprehensive Planner - Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District Amber joined SRPEDD in 2022 as a Senior Planner. Her diverse background includes urban planning, environmental policy, public health, and climate change…

Wheaton Farm is a beautiful spot containing a rich ecological mixture of woodlands (of many types and ages), open fields, ponds and streams, walking trails and a broad range of wildlife species. At over 1200 acres, this property is the largest contiguous conservation area in Easton. Trails are relatively flat and wide enough for a stroller. The parking lot is across from where Prospect Street and Bay Road intersect. It's entrance and exit are one way, so just pay attention to signage. There is ample parking. Our guide, Ellenor Simmons, brings 32 years of state parks experience to TRWA as…

Join TRWA and our guide John Littlefield on a fall paddle to explore the foliage and wildlife found on the banks of the Taunton River. We will park and put-in at the Berkley Bridge Village Heritage Park and paddle to the Three Mile River and back. Bring your own boat, paddles and life jacket.  Participants must be able to paddle for 3 hours and know how to swim. First time paddlers and families welcome! Children 14 and over may paddle solo if they are experienced, while younger children must enjoy the ride with an adult. Signed waivers will be required. …

                                 Join us for the TRWA Annual Meeting  Guest Speakers- The Great Canoe Loop Team: Neil Benedict, Ryan Ranco, &  Fred Wilkinson    Bristol County Agricultural High School Student Commons Building, 135 Center Street, Dighton All welcome. Free, with $10 suggested donation Registration AGENDA: 4-5pm General Business Meeting (see details below) 5-6pm Guest Speakers Members of the The Great Canoe Loop team will share a multi-media presentation depicting their 1,800 mile paddle route circumnavigating the Northeast, including the entire 40 mile Taunton River, over 116 days. The Loop has existed for thousands of years as a series of shared…

  Join us as our guide Ellenor Simmons leads a walk through a small section of the Bay Circuit Trail & Greenway at Borderland State Park.  This site far from the park's entrance will take us along the unfamiliar Dead Swamp Pond. We will learn about the pond's formation, the history of the property and visit an aging Hemlock grove. No restrooms. Sturdy footwear recommended. Our guide, Ellenor Simmons, brings 32 years of state parks experience to TRWA as a former Southcoast Field Operations Team Leader and park supervisor with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. In her retirement,…

  Join Ellenor Simmons for an easy walk to explore the Weir Village Riverfront Park in Taunton. This park boarders the Taunton River on two sides, West Water Street and East Water Street.  View the newly renovated park while learning the history of both the Taunton River and this neighborhood.  Our guide, Ellenor Simmons, brings 32 years of state parks experience to TRWA as a former Southcoast Field Operations Team Leader and park supervisor with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. In her retirement, she enjoys leading walks and volunteering with our Diamondback Terrapin Population Research Project Limited to…