Join us at Woodward Forest in Norton, MA for a guided walk with Cheryl Graham! Free street parking is available along the side of the road. This guided walk is 3 miles roundtrip, with mostly compact ground and switch-back trails for ease along subtle elevation changes. Registration required. Please fill out a separate registration form for each person attending.    

Big Night: The Amphibian Migration Join DCR staff and educators from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) to witness the incredible annual amphibian migration. Every year frogs and salamanders wait for a warm, damp night to move from the forest into ponds and pools, where they will mate and lay their eggs. As we walk we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for signs of these slimy creatures. Free. For adults and ages 6+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station, about 1/4 mile past the park entrance. We will walk approximately 1.5 miles…

Big Night: The Amphibian Migration - Part 2  **REGISTRATION FULL** Join DCR staff and educators from the Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) to witness the incredible annual amphibian migration. Every year frogs and salamanders wait for a warm, damp night to move from the forest into ponds and pools, where they will mate and lay their eggs. As we walk we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for signs of these slimy creatures. Free. For adults and ages 6+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station, about 1/4 mile past the park entrance.We will…

Become a Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer! Help Protect the Water Quality of the Taunton River and its Tributaries Water Quality Monitoring Training Session Saturday, April 4th  9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRWA’s Watershed Center, Sweets Knoll State Park, 1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton (on Rt 138 just south of the Bristol Aggie Center Street traffic light) The Taunton River Watershed Alliance has tested water quality in the Taunton Wild & Scenic River and its tributaries since its inception in 1988. This watershed resident collected data is an incredible tool as a historic picture of the watershed’s health.  It helps keep the spotlight on…

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…