BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Taunton River Watershed Alliance - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Taunton River Watershed Alliance
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://savethetaunton.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Taunton River Watershed Alliance
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20160313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20161106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20190127T013641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T013706Z
UID:1609-1557565200-1557590400@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day exploring and documenting the biodiversity of the Sweets Knoll State Park. Local experts will be on hand to identify the species we find.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/biodiversity-day/
LOCATION:TRWA River Education Center\, Sweets Knoll State Park\, 1387 Somerset Ave\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:biodiversity day
ORGANIZER;CN="TRWA":MAILTO:director@savethetaunton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20190326T205417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T214606Z
UID:1728-1556964000-1556978400@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Help us Clear the Snake River
DESCRIPTION:The Snake River is getting overgrown\, making it difficult and unsafe to pass. Come help us clear some of the brush and make it a fun day! \nSome tools will be provided but if you’ve got a chain saw\, pole pruner\, loppers\, pruners or a hand saw we could certainly use some more equipment. We’ll work in teams to keep one another safe. \nBring a lunch. After clearing the river we will paddle down to Lake Sabbatia and stop half-way to eat. \nAlso bring a change of clothes in a dry bag or ziploc just in case. \nPlease register here. \nThen download\, print and sign the Liability Waiver and bring it with you on the day of the event. Forms will be available if you don’t have one. \n 
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/help-us-clear-the-snake-river/
LOCATION:Snake River\, 7 Bay Road\, Norton\, MA\, 02766\, United States
CATEGORIES:paddling trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Bentley":MAILTO:riverguide@savethetaunton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20190127T014702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T211212Z
UID:1617-1554631200-1554638400@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Calling all Die-Hard Paddlers
DESCRIPTION:Let’s paddle the Nemasket River! \nThis trip is for intermediate and advanced paddlers only due to the water temperature. Wet or dry suits are recommended. Bring a change of clothes in a dry bag or ziploc just in case. \nSigning up for this event is a 3-step process:\n1. Register here \n2. Pay using PayPal.\n \n3. Download\, print and sign the Liability Waiver and bring it with you on the day of the event. Forms will be available if you don’t have one. \nRemember\, your sign-up isn’t complete until you’ve paid. \nRain Date is Saturday April 6\, 2019. If you cannot make the switch your money will be refunded.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/calling-all-die-hard-paddlers/
LOCATION:96 Vaughan St\, Lakeville MA\, 96 Vaughan St\, Lakeville\, MA\, 02347\, United States
CATEGORIES:paddling trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Bentley":MAILTO:riverguide@savethetaunton.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20190127T011903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T205314Z
UID:1598-1550915100-1550923200@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Spring Water Quality Monitor Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Become a “Guardian of the Taunton River Watershed!” \nJoin our Water Quality Monitoring Testing Team. \nNo prior technical experience is necessary!\nQualifications: A sense of adventure\, a vehicle\, and a desire to make a difference! \nWe are looking for volunteers willing to be available on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from April to October between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. to collect water samples and record basic observations at various stream sites on the Taunton River and its major tributaries. The water samples are then driven to the Taunton Waste Water Treatment Plant to be dropped off at the Veolia Lab for processing by 8:30 a.m. Most of our current 20 testing sites already have a volunteer(s) assigned to perform the monthly tests. Our greatest need right now is for additional team members and back up testers for each site who would be willing to cover for the regular testers when there are vacations\, appointments or last minute vehicle emergencies. We try to match up volunteers with sites in their geographic area. Currently\, we are testing in Berkley\, Bridgewater\, Dighton\, Middleboro\, Raynham\, and Taunton. Check out our website or Google Map (red teardrops) for a complete list of the sites. Regular team members sample once a month as a back up tester\, depending on how many sites you volunteer to back up\, you may be called upon once or twice a season to perform sampling. Its a great way to “try out” some environmental activism! \nThe TRWA has been collecting data on the health of the Taunton River and its tributaries for 30 years. Keeping this data set running is important. It is an incredible tool for scientists\, legislators\, and environmental regulators–a snapshot of the river’s health and a record of environmental changes over time–and you can play a part in ensuring the continued study of this waterbody and track some changes as upgraded wastewater treatment plants come on line in 2019\, 2021 and 2022. Plug in! Make a difference! \nThis Training is Free of Charge. \nIf possible\, please register ahead of time by contacting us by email: trwa_staff@verizon.net \nIn case of inclement weather\, the snow date will be Saturday\, March 2\, 2019\, 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nCan you Picture Yourself Making a Difference?
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/spring-water-quality-monitor-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:TRWA River Education Center\, Sweets Knoll State Park\, 1387 Somerset Ave\, Dighton\, MA\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:water quality monitoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Silva":MAILTO:trwa_staff@verizon.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20180131T175256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T174735Z
UID:1306-1514793600-1546275600@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:List of 2018 TRWA Activities and Events
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Sampler Training – The last Saturday in February\, 2/24/18\, Bristol County Agricultural High School Library at 9:45 a.m. Saturday\, 2/24/2018 with a bad weather back-up day of the following Saturday\, 3/3/2018. Meeting of existing and new volunteer samplers to review sampling procedures and assign sampling locations for the 2018 sampling season (20 sites\, almost 30 samplers\, samples collected March through November the second Tuesday of each month). Please e-mail TRWA_Staff@verizon.net or call 508-828-1101. Walk-ins also welcome.\n\n  \n\nTurtle population assessment of rare turtles – Reports on 2016 and 2017work completed\, TRWA has identified areas for potential turtle protection partnership and follow-up study in 2018.\n\n  \n\nCulvert Study (2014/2015) Final Report published by Mass Audubon and TRWA available through TRWA and Audubon websites. Results being used to identify the most beneficial culverts for remediation work.\n\n  \n\nHerring Festival at Oliver Mill – Saturday April 14\, 2018\, 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM TRWA educational and membership drive exhibit.\n\n  \n\nBristol Agricultural School Spring Expo – Sunday\, May 6\, 2018\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM TRWA educational and membership drive exhibit.\n\n  \n\nTaunton River Festival to celebrate TRWA’s 30th Anniversary – Sunday\, June 10\, 2018\, 11:00 – 3:00 at Taunton Weir Riverfront Park – entertainment\, games\, exhibits\, food and family fun celebrating the Wild and Scenic Taunton River. Organization tabletop displays\, crafters\, food vendors\, and event sponsors are welcome. Please e-mail TRWA_Staff@verizon.net or call 508-828-1101.\n\n  \n\nAnnual Overnight Wild and Scenic Canoe/Kayak Trip – Saturday and Sunday\, June 9 and 10\, 2018 (launch 6/9 from Nemasket River below Oliver Mill and end 6/10 at the New Weir Village Riverfront Park in Taunton across from the Taunton River Festival (optional overnight camp at Titicut Reservation on Beech St. in Bridgewater). Please e-mail TRWA_Staff@verizon.net or call 508-828-1101.\n\n  \n\nAngler Education / Family Fishing Day – Sunday\, July 15\, 2018; Noon – 3:00 PM\, Dighton Rock State Park.  A family affair where people can learn more about the river and how to enjoy its many benefits.  Mass Wildlife provides instruction in fishing techniques\, and the day includes seining in the river to identify its inhabitants.\n\n  \n\nAnnual Watershed Photography Contest.  Submission deadline is July 31\, 2018.  Winners are featured in the Annual Taunton River Tide Calendar printed in September. Visit our website or grab a brochure with more information. – new calendar available on website can pick any month for start date]\n\n  \n\nAnnually published Taunton River Tide Calendar.  Discounted copies are available from September-January call the TRWA office.  Print-on-demand copies are available online year round (starting at any month in the year you choose.)  Visit our website or grab a brochure with more information.\n\n  \n\nFall Foliage Canoe/Kayak Trip – Saturday\, October 13\, 2018 (tentative) main stem of Taunton River from canoe launch site across the street from River Bend Condominiums in East Taunton to Weir Riverfront Park in Taunton.\n\n  \n\nTRWA Annual Meeting –Saturday\, November 3\, 2018.\n\n  \n\nOpening of New Offices for TRWA – Spring of 2018\, TRWA hopes to open new offices and a Taunton River Center at Sweets Knoll State Park\, 1387 Somerset Ave\, Dighton\, MA 02715.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/list-of-2018-trwa-activities-and-events/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170716
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170327T202835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T143504Z
UID:953-1500076800-1500163199@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Annual Watershed Photography Contest Deadline - July 15th
DESCRIPTION:Get your pictures in by July 15th for the 2017 Watershed Photography Contest!  For more information see.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/annual-watershed-photography-contest-deadline-july-31st/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170327T194622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T130436Z
UID:944-1497085200-1497196800@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:TRWA Overnight Canoe/Kayak Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come see the hidden treasure of southeastern Massachusetts! \nThe trip begins at Oliver Mill Park\, Nemasket Street near Route 44 in Middleborough.   The trip ends on Sunday at Weir Riverfront Park in Taunton.  The trip covers a portion of the Nemasket River\, then a large portion of the Taunton River designated Wild and Scenic by the National Park Service and the U.S. Congress.   \nOvernight camping will be at the Camp Titicut Reservation on Beech Street in Bridgewater\, a town conservation area managed by the Bridgewater Conservation Commission\, and also a historical Native American campsite. \nParticipants can register for either Saturday\, Sunday or both days.  Staying overnight at Camp Titicut Reservation is optional. \nInformation on registration and starting/estimated ending times for each leg of the trip may be found on the event flyer.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/trwa-overnight-canoekayak-trip/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170327T190811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170512T140754Z
UID:942-1495980000-1495990800@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Music in the Grove - Sunday\, May 28\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Music in the Grove with Michael Higgins – Sunday\, May 28\, 2017\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Boyden Refuge in Taunton.  This is the second year for this very popular event sponsored by TRWA and the Friends of Boyden!
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/music-in-the-grove-sunday-may-28-2017/
LOCATION:Gertrude Boyden Refuge\, 1298 Cohannet Street\, Taunton\, MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170326T165156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170512T141805Z
UID:929-1494669600-1494687600@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Bristol Agricultural School Spring Expo\, May 13\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the TRWA display at the Bristol Agricultural School Spring Expo Saturday\, May 13\, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 3: PM and say hello! \n  \nWe will be soliciting donations\, new memberships and renewals\, and giving away bumper stickers\, watershed information\, and information on future events including: \n  \n\nMusic in the Grove at Boyden Refuge\, Sunday\, May 28\, 2017\, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM;\n\n\nTRWA Canoe/Kayak Trip – Saturday and Sunday\, June 10 and 11\, 2017;\n\n\nAngler Education / Family Fun Day – Sunday\, July 16\, 2017\, Noon – 3:00 PM.\n\n        
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/bristol-agricultural-school-spring-expo-may-13-2017/
LOCATION:Bristol Agricultural School\, 135 Center St\, Dighton\, 02715\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170129T013300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T181054Z
UID:860-1488015900-1488024000@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:Annual Training of Water Quality Monitors
DESCRIPTION:Annual Training of Water Quality Monitors   \n Saturday\, February 25\, 2017\n9:45 a.m. to 12 noon \n   In case of inclement weather\, the make-up date will be:  Saturday\,\n   March 4\, 2017\, 9:45 a.m. to 12 noon. \nBecome a “Guardian of the Taunton River Watershed”.  Learn how waters are sampled\, what the results mean\, the challenges facing the river\, and how water quality can be improved. \nWe are seeking additional volunteers to assist in expanding the water quality monitoring program in the Taunton River and its major tributaries.  The training will be held in the Visitors’ Center at the Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge\, 1298 Cohannet Street\, Taunton.  Admission is free of charge.  Coffee and doughnuts will be served. \nVolunteers who sampled sites in previous years must attend this training session for an update on the latest sampling procedures.  To give new volunteers additional training in the field\, we will be matching newcomers with experienced monitors as we assign team members to specific sites.   \nThe session will be conducted by Steve Silva and Alex Houtzager\, Coordinators of TRWA’s Sampling Program. No prior technical experience is necessary the sampling we do is important but not difficult.  This is a great opportunity to learn techniques of testing pollutant levels in our waterways and to enjoy dawn with the inhabitants of our rivers and streams. \nSampling at stream sites is done from March to November\, depending on the weather\, on the 2nd Tuesday morning of each month.  Samples are taken to the Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant for analysis.  During the training session\, we will verify the sampling sites to be used for testing.  \nYou must be willing to commit about two hours each month to do this testing; however\, we hope to have sufficient members on each sampling location team to provide back-up coverage for vacations\, illness or other times.  On sampling days\, we collect samples from designated sites between 5:30 and 8:00 a.m. so that the water samples may be delivered to the laboratory at the Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant by 8:30 a.m. \nYour participation will bolster TRWA’s efforts to track water quality at selected sites along the Taunton River and several tributaries.  This monitoring program provides important information on the health of the watershed which has informed regulatory activities.  Most of all\, we want people to be safe\, have fun\, and learn by participating.  For more information go to the TRWA website home page http://savethetaunton.org/ and click on the Water Quality Monitoring Tab. \nTo register for the training session\, e-mail us: Director@savethetaunton.org \nOr call the TRWA office at 508-828-1101 for more information.  (If you reach our voice-mail\, please leave a message and we will get back to you.) \nTaunton River Watershed Alliance  \n1298 Cohannet Street \nTaunton MA   02780 \n508-828-1101 \nwww.savethetaunton.org \n 
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/annual-training-of-water-quality-monitors/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T025320
CREATED:20170129T003504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T022051Z
UID:851-1483257600-1514739600@savethetaunton.org
SUMMARY:List of 2017 Planned TRWA Activities
DESCRIPTION:This is a list of 2017 planned TRWA activities or watershed events TRWA participates in.\n2017 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: \n\nVolunteer Sampler Training – The last Saturday in February 2017.  Saturday\, 2/25/2017 (with a bad weather back-up day of the following Saturday\, 3/4/2017). Meeting of existing and new volunteer samplers to review sampling procedures and assign sampling locations for the 2017 sampling season (last year 19 sites\, 23 samplers\, samples collected March through November the second Tuesday of each month). [Training Completed 2/25/2017]\nTwo Studies –\n\n Turtle population assessment of rare turtles – Report on 2016 work accepted\, TRWA has received a grant for another study to start in early Spring 2017 \nCulvert Study (2014/2015) Final Report to be published by Mass Audubon.\n\n\nBristol Agricultural School Spring Expo – Saturday\, May 13\, 2017\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM\, man TRWA educational and membership drive exhibit.\nMusic in the Grove – Sunday\, May 28\, 2017\, 2:00 – 5:00 with Michael Higgins sponsored by TRWA and the Friends of Boyden.\nOvernight Canoe/Kayak Trip – Saturday and Sunday\, June 10 and 11\, 2017 (launch 6/10 from Nemasket River below Oliver Mill and end 6/11 at Weirs Park in Taunton overnight camp at Titicut Reservation on Beech St. in Bridgewater.\nAngler Education / Family Fishing Day – Sunday\, July 16\, 2017; Noon – 3:00 PM\, Dighton Rock State Park.  A family affair where people can learn more about the river and how to enjoy its many benefits.  Mass Wildlife provides instruction in fishing techniques\, and the day includes seining in the river to identify its inhabitants.\nAnnual Watershed Photography Contest.  Submission deadline is July 31\, 2017.  Winners are featured in the Annual Taunton River Tide Calendar printed in September. Visit our website or grab a brochure with more information.  – new calendar available on website can pick any month for start date]\nAnnually published Taunton River Tide Calendar.  Discounted copies are available from September-January (or until supplies run out) at the TRWA offices.  Print-on-demand copies are available online year round (starting at any month in the year you choose.)  Visit our website or grab a brochure with more information.\nFall Foliage Canoe/Kayak Trip – Sunday\, October 15\, 2017 main stem of Taunton River from River Bend Condominiums in East Taunton to Weirs Park in Taunton.\nTRWA Annual Meeting – Saturday\, November 4\, 2017.
URL:https://savethetaunton.org/event/list-of-2017-planned-trwa-activities/
LOCATION:MA
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR