Taunton River Wild & Scenic River Run
Oliver Mill Park, Middleboro 8 Nemasket St, Middleboro, MA, United StatesOvernight Canoe/Kayak Trip First day, the trip begins at Oliver Mill Park, Nemasket Street near Route 44 in Middleborough. Check-in time is 9 a.m. on Saturday at Oliver Mill. Drop off your canoe/kayak at Oliver Mill and your drive car to Titicut Reservation on Beech St. You'll be given a ride back to Oliver Mill for the start of the trip. Day one ends at Titicut Reservation (overnight stay optional). Second day, (Sunday) check-in time is 9 a.m. at Titicut Reservation. Again, you'll leave your canoe/kayak and drive your car to Weir Waterfront Park. You'll be given a ride back…
Angler Education / Family Fishing Day CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH HEAT WEATHER ADVISORIES
Somerset Village Waterfront Park 274 Main St., Somerset, MA, United StatesSorry folks, fishing is no fun in 100 degree heat and no shade. We are calling the event in light of the National Weather Advisories for Excessive Heat on Sunday. We will fish another day! Keep cool!
Paddle the Taunton River – Part 1
6 Titicut St, Middleboro MA 6 Titicut St, Middleboro, MA, United StatesDue to high winds from Hurricane Dorian on Saturday we have rescheduled this trip to September 14. The Taunton River is an easy river, great for anyone wanting to try kayaking or who hasn't been in a while. This will be a 8 mile trip so beginners will need good upper body strength and balance. We'll paddle for a few miles, stop for lunch and then continue on to South Street East in Raynham. Bring a lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen. Low water conditions will cause this trip to be rescheduled. If you would like to do this trip…
Paddle the Taunton River – Part 2
Taunton River 9 South Street East, Raynham, MA, United StatesDUE TO THE WEATHER WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS TRIP TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019. Everything else remains the same. This trip picks up where my Sept 7 trip ends. If you do both trips you will see most of the Wild & Scenic Taunton River! Check in time is 9:30 a.m. The trip will begin at 10 a.m. at the launch site, South Street East in Raynham diagonally across from the Riverbend Condominiums. The trip will end approximately four hours later (2 p.m.) at the Weir Riverfront Park on East Water Street in Taunton. Shuttle service will be provided by…
TRWA Annual Meeting
Bristol Agricultural School 135 Center St, Dighton, United StatesPlease join us at our Annual Meeting in the Auditorium at Bristol County Agricultural High School. The agenda includes reports on our activities of the past year, our goals for 2020 and election of 2020 Board members and officers. Our featured speaker will be Eric Walberg who will discuss potential impacts of climate change in southeastern Massachusetts. Mr. Walberg is the Senior Program Leader for Climate Services at Manomet, a non-profit organization headquartered in Plymouth. Refreshments will be served. TRWA Calendar photographs from the past five years will be on display, and the 2020 Calendar will be on sale at…
Tide Calendar Digital Photography Contest Photographer Meet & Greet
Somerset Public Library 1464 County Street, Somerset, MAPLEASE NOTE THE VENUE HAS CHANGED! We will be at the Somerset Public Library, Shipyard Room, 1464 County Street, Somerset. Stop by the Somerset Public Library anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th, to chat with contest volunteers, meet other calendar photographers, and view the 2020 contest shortlisted images. If you are planning on entering the 2021 contest, it is a great place to look at what's been submitted in the past and really have a chance to see how your images would look "on the judging table." Copies of the 2020 Tide Calendar…
Native Plant Gardening
Lakeville Public Library 4 Precinct St. Lakeville, MA Learn from Martha “Mike” Schroeder, master gardener with decades of experience. She has a slide presentation on the basics of native plant gardening which will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Fully handicap accessible
Town River Restoration Project, Bridgewater
Join a walk and talk event with handouts during school vacation week, so school aged children can attend. Learn about the Town River Restoration Project and explore the site. Kristopher M. Houle, P.E., Senior Ecological Restoration Engineer is the program leader. Parking is at the entrance to the Bridgewater Highway Dept at 151 High St, Bridgewater, MA 02324.
Guided Walk at Woodward Forest, Norton MA
TRWA guide will lead an easy walk through the Woodward Forest managed by the Land Preservation Society of Norton. We will walk through various habitat, stopping along the way to look at signs of wildlife. The trail will lead us to the Three Mile River which flows into the Taunton River. Great for children, though not stroller friendly. Please no pups. Restrooms not available. Meeting Place: Forest entrance, located between 4 & 5 Gateway Lane off Old Taunton Ave. Parking available along Gateway Lane. Cost: Member- Free, Non-member- $5; Attendee Limit: 15; Pre-registration required by 4pm, Friday April 29th To…
Mosquito Presentation
The Bruce Spooner Education Center invites you to a presentation on: MOSQUITOS. Todd B. Duval, Entomologist & Field Biologist from Bristol County Mosquito Control Project, will give an informative presentation on mosquitos, mosquito-borne illnesses, ways to control them and how best to protect ourselves. A question and answer session will follow. Location: Lakeville Public Library, 4 Precinct Street, Lakeville Did you know?: World Mosquito Day is celebrated on August 20th each year. Mark your calendar!