Public Programs
WRWA offers hands-on, interactive programs in the River Center and outdoor exploration opportunities in natural places throughout the watershed.
In the River Center
Open Days in the River Center
The River Center will host themed children's events throughout the year. The events will feature our fish tanks, interactive sand table, high powered microscope as well as themed activities and crafts for children. All ages are welcome and admission is free!
Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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​​Summer Schedule:​
Wednesday - Friday
10 am - 2pm
July 8-10: Nature After Dark
July 15-17: Nature’s Prints
July 22-24: Wild Survival
July 29-31: Shark Week
August 5-7: Eco-Olympics
August 12-14: Earth’s Extremes
August 19-21: Tiny Titans
In the Watershed
Family Seining
Wednesdays
July 22, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
August 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
$8/person
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Adults and children ages 3.5 and up can now take part in our most popular beach activity - seining for river critters! If you are old enough, you can try the net yourself or wait for it to be brought up on the beach. We will collect critters, add them to bins and then investigate our findings at the end of the program before releasing them back into the river. ​
If you would like to attend but cost is a burden, please email Kim at k.botelho@westportwatershed.org to request a discount code before registering.
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Location: Baby Beach, across from Cherry & Webb Beach parking
Forest Bathing: Sensory Immersion in Nature
Saturdays, August 15 or 22, 10:30 a.m. - 12 pm
$5/person
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Enjoy the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing with Lynne Samson, a certified nature therapy guide. This is a sensory immersion experience in nature to promote healing, connection, wellbeing, and inner calmness. Learn about the history of the land then experience it, one sense at a time. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Participants should be able to sit quietly.
Location: Mill Pond, 62 Reed Rd, Westport MA
Bring: Hat, water, bug spray, an open heart and senses.
Cancellation Policy for Family Programs:
Any cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after that will not receive a reimbursement.
If WRWA has to cancel a program, full reimbursements will be provided.
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Need help registering or have questions?
Please contact:
Kim Botelho, Education Director
508-636-3016 ext. 1006, WEP@WRWA.com