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:…

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. Please bring a camera or smartphone with camera capability and dress appropriately for the outdoor portion of the program.   Registration required. Please register online here or call the Dighton Public Library at (508) 669-6421

Join us at Heritage State Park in Fall River, MA for a guided walk with Ellenor Simmons! We will watch the wildlife on the river and learn about how the waterfront has changed in the past 40 years. The walk will begin along the boardwalk and move upriver to Bicentennial Park. Restrooms are available in the Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Free parking is available in the Battleship Cove parking lot at 1 Central Street in Fall River. This guided walk is 2.2 miles roundtrip, with benches and a scenic viewing area along the boardwalk. Meeting Location: Heritage State Park…

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. Register online here or call the Dighton Public Library at (508) 669-6421.

Join us at Pratt Farm in Middleboro, MA for an exciting guided walk with Plymouth County Extension Entomologist Blake Dinius! During a 2-mile roundtrip walk, we will learn all about the insect species that can be found in the Taunton River Watershed, what they do, where they live, and what makes them so cool! Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Free. Open to all.   Registration required! Please register online here.

Calling all families! Join us for a drop-in family program and learn all about the four super cool ways that seeds travel. We’ll examine seed samples, conduct an experiment on how seeds move, and have fun with sensory bins. Last but not least, we’ll have a story area with children’s books about seeds, flowers, and all things plants for adults and children to delight in. Family-friendly scavenger hunts and maps of Sweets Knoll will also be available for those interested in a guided walk. Wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. Free. For ages 5-12. Minors must be…

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!!