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SUMMARY:Nature Art Series: Intro Photography Class
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nRegistration required. Please register online here or call the Dighton Public Library at (508) 669-6421
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/nature-art-series-intro-photography-class/
LOCATION:Dighton Public Library\, 207 Main St.\, Dighton\, MA
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: The Taunton River in Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nMeeting Location: Heritage State Park Visitor Center\nAddress & Direction: Davol Street\, Fall River\, MA 02720\nParking: Available on site. \nGear: Wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.\nContact: Call 508-828-1101 or director@savethetaunton.org for more information.\nPrice and Audience: Free. For all ages. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.\nRestrooms: Available on site. \nDistance: 2.2 Miles\nTrail Condition: Flat\, a mixture of pavement and boardwalk. \n\nRegistration required! Please register online here! \n 
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/guided-walk-the-taunton-river-in-spring/
LOCATION:Heritage State Park\, 1 Central St.\, Fall River\, MA
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SUMMARY:Nature Art Series: Taunton River Watercolor Class
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration required. Register online here or call the Dighton Public Library at (508) 669-6421.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/nature-art-series-taunton-river-watercolor-class/
LOCATION:Dighton Public Library\, 207 Main St.\, Dighton\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T130000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Bug Walk with Blake Dinius
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nRegistration required! Please register online here.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/bug-walk-with-blake-dinius/
LOCATION:Pratt Farm\, 110 E Main St\, Middleborough\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
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SUMMARY:Taunton River Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n Taunton River Watershed Alliance presents the annual Taunton River Festival! \n\n\n \nSunday\, June 14th\n11:00am – 4:00pm\nWeir Village Riverfront Park\nE. Water St. Taunton\, MA\n \n\n\nJoin us for this daylong celebration of community spirit – featuring live music\, children’s activities\, vendors\, crafters\, food\, and educational exhibits!\n \n\n\nThe 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.\n \n\n\nAdmission is FREE!!\n \n\n\n We are looking for SPONSORS!\nOur sponsors are essential to making this event a success! Sponsors help by contributing to TRWA’s mission to protect and restore the Watershed for current and future generations. Income from our event also enables us to continue our advocacy work\, conservation efforts and educational programs. Register as a sponsor here: https://savethetaunton.org/riverfest/\n \n\n\n We are looking for more VENDORS!\nRegister here: https://savethetaunton.org/riverfest/\n \n\n\n We are looking for VOLUNTEERS!\nIf you’d like to volunteer for the festival\, or any other TRWA projects\, fill out the interest form here: https://savethetaunton.org/get-involved/volunteer-sign-up/\n \n\n\nStay tuned for vendor & entertainment highlights!!\n \n\n\nHope to see you on June 14th!!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/taunton-river-festival-4/
LOCATION:Weir Village Riverfront Park\, E. Water St.\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration required. Register online here!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Taunton Public Library\, 12 Pleasant St.\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk: Beaver Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration required. Register online here!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/guided-walk-beaver-walk/
LOCATION:Pratt Farm\, 110 E Main St\, Middleborough\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Splash into Science: What is a Watershed?
DESCRIPTION: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 explore and get curious about the world around us! \nRegistration required. Register online here!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/splash-into-science-what-is-a-watershed/
LOCATION:Bridgewater Public Library\, 15 South St\, Bridgewater\, MA
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SUMMARY:Mesmerizing Macroinvertebrates
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRegistration required. Register online here!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/mesmerizing-macroinvertebrates/
LOCATION:Bridgewater Public Library\, 15 South St\, Bridgewater\, MA
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SUMMARY:Monarchs\, Milkweed\, & Migration!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nRegistration required. Register online here!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/monarchs-milkweed-migration/
LOCATION:Bridgewater Public Library\, 15 South St\, Bridgewater\, MA
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