The Weir River Watershed Association
P.O. Box 1112
Hull, MA 02045
(781)749-2580
www.weirriver.org
The WRWA is a non-profit environmental stewardship organization for the town of Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Norwell and Weymouth. We sponsor recreational and educational events for the enjoyment of our local residents and visitors. Our vision is to protect the health and beauty of our local environment for future generations.
The North & South Rivers Watershed Association
214 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8168
www.nsrwa.org
Once the site of a thriving ship-building industry. From 1640 to the late 1800's, the 15 North River shipyards launched more than 1,000 ships including the brig Beaver of Boston Tea Party fame and the Columbia, first ship to carry the American flag around the world. Prior to the great storm of 1898, the mouth of the North and South Rivers was located at the southern end of Humarock, making the boundary between the town of Scituate and Marshfield.
Nelson Memorial Forest, Marshfield
130 acres managed by the New England Forestry Foundation. It has trails and park benches that offer beautiful views of river and marshlands. Access available from parking lot off Highland Street, or via Union Street Woodland, a 41-acre town-owned parcel abutting the North River on the northeast section of Union Street.
South River Sanctuaries, Marshfield
180-acre Audubon Society parcel on Route 3A, near North River Bridge. Parking at headquarters building. One trail leads to marsh and river, another runs through woodlands.
Corn Hill Woodland, Marshfield
123-acre property bordering the North River. Access from parking area on northwest section of Union Street. One blazed trail leads to boardwalk over swamp, others to river.
Pudding Hill, Marshfield
Large parcel bordering Chandler Pond and a narrow stretch of the South River. Parking available only along Pudding Hill Lane.
Norris Reservation, Norwell
117-acre property owned by Trustees of Reservations. It, too, has trails and benches affording fine river views. Parking lot on Dover Street.
Stetson Meadows, Norwell
144 acres of conservation land, accessible from Stetson Shrine Lane, off River Street. Parking is in a nearby mowed field. An unmarked path leads to North River.
Driftway Conservation Area, Scituate
40 town-owned acres on south side of Driftway, contains picnic tables, benches, fishing pier and boat launch. Trail leads through Sand Hills and marsh to North River.
