Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 17th, 10am-1pm The TRWA will be hosting a Holiday Open House in appreciation for the amazing support received throughout this past year. Stop by the Watershed Center at Sweets Knoll State Park, Dighton for cookies, calendars, holiday treats, warm conversation and a chance to see our progress at the Center. Although we have lots more to do, we are happy to welcome your visit at this stage. During your visit, enjoy our 2023 Tide Calendar photo display and find some great holiday gift ideas. Holiday Gift Ideas Share your love of the Taunton River by giving a…
America’s Most Endangered Group of Organisms- Fresh Water Mussels
Freshwater Mussel Fauna of Massachusetts - America's Most Endangered Group of Organisms with Jay Cordeiro Location- Somerset Public Library, 1464 County Street Join Jay Cordeiro, a wildlife biologist with the Massachusetts Audubon Society and Adjunct Faculty in Biological Sciences at Bridgewater State University, for an eye opening discussion about mussels. With 70% of species at risk of extinction, the United States is home to one of the most endangered groups of organisms in the world- North American freshwater mussels. This presentation will look at the natural history of these fascinating creatures often overlooked as uncharismatic. Threats, trends, and conservation efforts…
Guided Walk- Dighton Rock State Park
Enjoy this easy 1-hour walk, led by TRWA member Ellenor Simmons, through the Dighton Rock State Park forest and along the Taunton River looking for winter plants, mosses, and ferns. Museum will be open at 11AM for participants to visit at their leisure after the walk. Sturdy shoes recommended. Dogs on leash welcome. Restroom available. Space is limited to 15. Registration required. Email director@savethetaunton.org or call 508-828-1101. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Ellenor brings 32 years of state parks experience to TRWA as a former Southcoast Field Operations Team Leader and Park Supervisor for the Department of Conservation…
Frogs of Massachusetts with Brian Bastarache
The Bay State is home to a group of interesting amphibians and some are just beginning to roust from their long winter rest. Many are common and can be found in your neighborhood. Others are quite rare, endangered species. All are fairly easy to identify just by hearing their calls. Learn all about our native frogs from Brian Bastarache during this free 1-hour presentation at Bridgewater Public Library (Judith Gabriel Meeting Room). No registration required. Brian, a TRWA Board Member, is chairman of the Bristol County Agricultural High School Environmental Conservation Department and field herpetologist for Oxbow Associates, Inc. He…
Guided Walk- F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps work at many of our state forests in the 1930s. TRWA member and volunteer Ellenor Simmons will lead a 1-hour walk through pine forests and fire roads, visiting waterholes, meadows and geological structures. Medium hike. Sturdy shoes recommended. Off pavement stroller friendly. Dogs on leash welcome. Restrooms available. Ellenor 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…
Guided Walk- Gertrude Boyden Wildlife Refuge
Gertrude Boyden Wildlife Refuge TRWA member and volunteer Ellenor Simmons will lead a 1-hour walk along the Three Mile River to see if the herring are running. We are bound to see water birds, beautiful views, and a surprise dam. Medium hike. Sturdy shoes recommended. Dogs on leash welcome. Restrooms available. Ellenor 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…
EARTH DAY Clean Up Event
Join TRWA, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), in cleaning up the river banks of the Taunton River at Sweets Knoll State Park. Meeting Place- TRWA Watershed Center parking lot Families welcome! We will be cleaning up during low tide which is anticipated between 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Please no dogs. The area will be wet, so rubber boots needed. Trash bags will be available. Bring protective work gloves and litter grabbers if you have them. For more information or if interested in helping, email director@savethetaunton.org.
Starting a Pollinator Garden
UPDATE- Due to unforeseen circumstances, this workshop has been CANCELLED. We hope LeeAnne will be able to return in the future. Join us as LeeAnne Araujo, horticulturist from Araujo's Farm in Dighton, provides an informative workshop on starting your own pollinator garden. Learn about soil preparation, best locations for attracting pollinators, why to have one, as well as inclusion of native plants. Question and answer segment to follow. Free and open to the public. Location: Somerset Library , 1464 County Street Somerset To more information call (508) 828-1101 or email director@savethetaunton.org
The Orchestra as Ecosystem
TRWA is pleased to offer a special interactive presentation for children (ages 7-10) who will discover the connectivity of living parts in a salt marsh ecosystem, as well as among musical parts in a piece of music. The program begins with three members of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) presenting a narrated 40 minute musical performance which brings the ecosystem to life. NBSO 's renowned Director of Education, Terry Wolkowicz , will then engage participants in a 20 minute interactive lesson using a salt marsh model. Children will be introduced to real life salt marsh disruptions, such as the…
Trescott Street Gallery Reception
In celebration of River's Month, TRWA has joined with the Trescott Street Gallery to showcase river art the month of June. Consider submitting your favorite piece of art featuring a river somewhere in the piece. All mediums of art accepted, including photography. Gallery fee for art submissions (maximum of 5 pieces) will be waived for TRWA members. The exhibit will open on June 3rd with a TRWA sponsored reception, including music by "Pebbles of Rain" with light refreshments. Wine & beer will be served. Gallery exhibit will be open each Thursday, Friday and Saturday in June from 1-4pm. For more information…