Other Events Around the Taunton River Watershed

These events are sponsored by other organizations; please contact the sponsor directly for more information.

Second Sundays Dighton Rock Programs
Friends of Dighton Rock Museum
May to September 2010

Dighton Rock Museum will be open from 1p.m.to 3p.m.

August 8
The topic will be shipbuilding. From 1791 to1866, small sloops and small and large schooners were built in Berkley. There will be an activity led by Alex Tinkham, Audrey Tinkham, Sarah Poor and Julia Poor to compare Viking, Phoenician, and Portuguese ships. Volunteer: Liz Lapointe

Sept. 12
Join in a Wild Edibles Walk from 1:30 to 2:30, led by D.C.R.’s state park interpreter/naturalist, Amy Wilmot. Volunteer: Diane Ennis

More program details will be announced at a later time. There is a canoe/kayak excursion in the planning stages for August or September.
For information about programs, to offer a program related to Dighton Rock’s history or related cultural significance, or to join the Friends of Dighton Rock Museum volunteers, please e-mail Nancy at BMagical12@aol.com or call at 508-824-4814.

Kettle Pond Farm Summer Events
181 Bay View Avenue, Berkley, MA

Monday, July 19 & Thursday, July 22, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Leaf Edges and Venation Art Project

Angela and Nancy Possinger will lead an art activity to learn about distinctive leaf margins, or edges, and venation patterns, and how these features can help with plant identification.

Thursday, July 22 - 10 AM
River Exploration Day

Dr. Taylor will return to Kettle Pond Farm for the fourth yearly River Exploration Day event, when we will use beach seines to collect fish and other organisms from the river to identify. Water quality and ecology will also be discussed. Be prepared for joining in this river activity with appropriate protective footwear.

Sunday, July 25th - 1 PM
Forest Exploration Hike with Gary Plunkett

This program will begin with a light lunch with organic veggies fresh from the garden, and dessert and refreshments will be provided following the walk. Gary Plunkett will lead a nature walk, sharing natural history stories with tree identification lessons. 20 Maximum participants so please register by calling Angela or Nancy at 508) 824-4814. Suggested donation $5.

Saturday, August 7th - 6 PM
Cooking Night with Sonol and Victor

Join us for a night of international cuisine featuring Kettle Pond Farm produce! Sonol, a friend of the farm, will demonstrate the preparation of Indian-style dishes, and Victor, a current KPF intern, will share with us how to make some of his traditional French favorites.

Saturday, August 14th - 10 AM – 1 PM
Make Your Own Berry Basket

Learn beginning basketmaking with Sharon of Hilltop Gardens by making a berry basket from start to finish! A light lunch will be provided. Pre-registration required. All materials, lesson and lunch provided for $30.00. ** Call Angela or Nancy to register for the Basketmaking workshop at 508) 824-4814

For more information about Kettle Pond Farm or its upcoming events, call 508-822-6919

3rd Annual “Take Me Fishing” Event
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am – 4 pm
Location: Myles Standish State Forest, Plymouth/Carver, MA

Sponsor:  MassWildlife & Friends of Myles Standish State Forest

Families and friends are invited to the shores of Fearing Pond in the State Forest, where you will cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment from 10:00am - 4 pm. MassWildlife Angler Education Instructors will be on hand to assist anglers. If you have fishing equipment, bring it along! A limited quantity of fishing equipment and bait will be available. The Massachusetts Angler Education Program is participating in this event in cooperation w/the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest. Contact Sharl Heller at slheller@comcast.net or visit http://www.friendsmssf.com/

Smelt Season Re-opens
May 2010 - February 2011

Watch for Red spotted newts--they are laying eggs during this time. The adults live in water, but the young, when they hatch crawl onto land, living in moist areas on land from 2-7 years. Look for the bright orange red young called "red efts" after periods of rain, moving about on the forest floor. When they return to the water, they become aquatic, turning green with small bright red spots.