Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations

Location: Copicut Woods, Indian Town Road, Fall River

Help us discover more about the Miller family and the lives they led through an archaeological dig at their abandoned nineteenth century farm site. Professional archaeologist Craig Chartier will train and direct volunteers in the excavation, identification, cleaning and cataloging of artifacts. Dig deeper and catch a glimpse into the past with this unique volunteer opportunity!

Cost: FREE
For information, call 508-679-2115

Sponsor: Mass Audubon

Leader: Robert Buchsbaum, Mass Audubon Southeast Regional Scientist

Location: Meet at MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife parking lot off Elm Street, Halifax (about .7 mile north of Route 106)

Join Robert Buchsbaum of Mass Audubon on a walk to explore the beauty of the Stump Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Halifax. We'll focus on the birds, dragonflies and other wildlife that inhabits the globally rare white cedar swamp habitat. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Cost: $7
Please pre-register - Contact Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries at 781-837-9400

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations

Location: Westport Town Farm, 830 Drift Road, Westport

Join the Astronomy Club of Southern New England to see what's shining in the night sky above the Westport River.

Cost: FREE
For information, call 508-679-2115

Sponsor: Wildlands Trust of Southeastern Massachusetts

Leader: Tracy Miller, Wildlands Trust volunteer

Location: Striar Conservancy, Route 105, Halifax, MA

If you're looking for reasons to get out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather, come join us on a two hour family hike at the 165-acre Striar Conservancy. This lovely wooded preserve along the lower Winnetuxet River includes rich wildlife habitats, meandering trails, footbridges crossing small springs, vernal pools, a floodplain forest, bogs and a lovely pond. Bring your camera to record the abundance of plants and wildlife in the area. The diverse habitat supports more than 90 species of birds as well as deer, fox and the locally uncommon river otter.

Cost: FREE
For reservations and directions, call Kay Foster at 781-934-9018

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations

Location: Cornell Farm, Smith Neck Road, South Dartmouth

Take an active part in our efforts to protect and restore the historic stone walls at the newly protected Cornell Farm. Local expert Chris Tracey teaches the art and science of dry stack stone wall building and restoration.

Cost: FREE
For information, call 508-679-2115

Sponsors: The Trustees of Reservations and Preservation Massachusetts

Location: Bristol County Agricultural High School Library, 135 Center Street, Dighton

Barns are a treasured part of the rural Massachusetts landscape but are too quickly becoming an endangered species. Hear about the styles of barns in Southeastern Massachusetts, tips on stabilizing barns until full preservation can begin, and how the Community Preservation Act supports historic preservation in Massachusetts towns. Speakers include master timberframer Ian Ellison and other Massachusetts historic preservation specialists. Submit pictures of local barns with specific questions to Kelley Whitmore, kwhitmore@ttor.org. Please know we may not be able to cover all submissions.

Cost: FREE
Pre-registration is requested but no required - Email Kelley at kwhitmore@ttor.org

Sponsors: The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, and The Town of Easton

Location: Center for Nonprofit Management, Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton

How landowners and communities can permanently conserve land including the steps involved, public and private funding sources, and potential tax benefits of conservation. Panel discussion includes representatives of land conservation organizations, town officials and a landowner who has experience with conserving land.

Cost: FREE
For information, call The Nature Conservancy Plymouth office at 508-732-0300 x21