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  • Paddle the Snake River

    Snake River 7 Bay Road, Norton, MA, United States

    This is a windy river with many tight turns and is challenging for beginners. The trip is suitable for boats 12 feet and under.  Bring a lunch. There is a bridge where we may have to portage so we'll stop there to eat. Directions: Take exit 9 on 495, Bay Street. Head north towards Winnecunnet Pond. You will pass King Philip Road on your left and in 50 yards you will pass over the river. The parking lot is immediately on your right, just after the bridge. Signing up for this event is a 3-step process: 1. Register here 2.…

    $15.00

  • Paddle the Lower Nemasket River

    Oliver Mill Park, Middleboro 8 Nemasket St, Middleboro, MA, United States

    This is a 6.5 mile trip from Oliver Mill on Route 44 to Titicut Street in Middleboro. Water levels are still high so it could be easy. This river has easy curves but there are several trees we will have to maneuver around. Good upper body strength will be needed to go the 6.5 mile length. Bring a lunch. We'll stop half way and take a break. This is an absolutely beautiful river! Lots of wildlife - blue herons, turtles, so much more. Maybe we'll see some flowers/blooms along the way too. Signing up for this event is a 3-step…

    $15

  • Taunton River Festival

    Weir Riverfront Park Taunton, MA, United States

    This is a day-long celebration of community spirit featuring live music, a craft fair, children's activities, and educational exhibits. It is a family friendly event, attended by thousands of area residents. Admission is FREE and is open to all. If you are a school, service club, community group, church, environmental organization or a local business that would like to sponsor, host a booth, or run an event in the day's schedule, please email director@savethetaunton.org or call 508-828-1101. For more information on sponsoring this event download the flyer.

  • Taunton River Wild & Scenic River Run

    Oliver Mill Park, Middleboro 8 Nemasket St, Middleboro, MA, United States

    Overnight 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…

  • Paddle the Taunton River – Part 1

    6 Titicut St, Middleboro MA 6 Titicut St, Middleboro, MA, United States

    Due 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…

    $15.00

  • Paddle the Taunton River – Part 2

    Taunton River 9 South Street East, Raynham, MA, United States

    DUE 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…

    $15.00

  • TRWA Annual Meeting

    Bristol Agricultural School 135 Center St, Dighton, United States

    Please 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…

    free

  • Tide Calendar Digital Photography Contest Photographer Meet & Greet

    Somerset Public Library 1464 County Street, Somerset, MA

      PLEASE 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