Join us for a cleanup at Dighton Rock State Park in collaboration with DCR and the Friends of Dighton Rock Museum     Help us cleanup one our favorite local state parks with incredible views along the banks of the Taunton River. All ages welcome! We will be working in the marsh at low tide. Bring waterproof footwear, gloves, water, and trash pickers, if you have one.  Otherwise we will have a limited number of pickers to borrow. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a friend! Meeting place- Dighton Rock State Park is located at…

    Known as the Alfred J. Lima Quequechan River Rail Trail, this 2-mile paved path follows the Quequechan River over a former railroad bed, crossing bridges along ponds and marshes. Although the path cuts through Fall River’s urban center, walkers enjoy views of ducks, swans, turtles and other local wildlife.  The Quequechan River runs East to West, connecting the Watuppa Pond to the Taunton River. We will discuss the river's history from indigenous times to the industrial era resulting in Fall River’s powerful growth in the 19th century. Our guide, Ellenor Simmons, brings 32 years of state parks experience to…

Completed Restoration.   Photo credit- Division of Ecological Restoration   Join us for a tour of the High Street Dam Removal and Bridge Replacement project in Bridgewater, MA. Completed in 2024, this important river restoration project improved fish passage to help migratory river herring reach critical headwater spawning habitat in Lake Nippenicket. The project also included the construction of a bridge to replace the former 200-year-old and undersized High Street culvert. The new bridge can safely pass larger flood flows making the community more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The tour will take a deep dive into the project…