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!

Join us for conversation with local artists and photographers to learn about their backgrounds, styles, inspiration, advice to beginners, and more! Featured guests include Zannah Noe, Jordan Paul, and Lisa Hankerson-Lingelbach. This event is free and open to the public. To register, visit: https://stoughton.libcal.com/event/16604954

Come learn about the monarch butterfly and its life cycle! We’ll talk all about where monarchs live, what they do, and why they play an important role in our local watershed! We’ll explore tactile monarch biofacts, play an interactive migration game, and wrap up with a craft that participants can take home! For ages 5-12. Registration required. Register online here!

Join us to learn about water quality in the Taunton River Watershed! We'll be joined by a panel of local stakeholders who will walk attendees through how water quality is measured and how to make sense of the data in engaging, easy to understand presentations. Afterwards, visit the interactive stations, each offering hands-on activities that highlight different aspects of water quality monitoring and the science behind it. For ages 8+. Hosted in collaboration with the Friends of Dighton Rock and DCR. No registration required. We hope to see you there!

We'll begin by learning about the monarch butterfly and its life cycle through group discussion and tactile exploration, followed by an interactive migration game. We'll wrap up with a monarchs-inspired craft that participants can take home! Registration required. Register online here!