Upcoming Events
Morning Hike Along the Marsh
Start your day with a moderately paced hike through Rumney Marsh Reservation, led by MassDCR.
Birding with Nature Man Mike
Join Rumney Marsh Conservancy and Nature Man Mike for a relaxed morning walk through Rumney Marsh Reservation.
This beginner-friendly walk is a chance to explore the marsh, look for birds and wildlife, and learn more about this important coastal habitat. No birding experience is needed.
Birding with Nature Man Mike
Join Rumney Marsh Conservancy and Nature Man Mike for a relaxed morning walk through Rumney Marsh Reservation.
This beginner-friendly walk is a chance to explore the marsh, look for birds and wildlife, and learn more about this important coastal habitat. No birding experience is needed.
NOTE: This walk starts at the BRISTOW ST entrance, located at 114 Bristow St in Saugus. Ample parking is available in the gravel lot.
Touring the Rumney Marsh Restoration Areas with Ed Reiner
Join Rumney Marsh Conservancy for a guided walk exploring past and future restoration efforts along the abandoned I-95 embankment at Rumney Marsh Reservation.
The tour will be led by Ed Reiner, a retired EPA wetland scientist who spent decades studying Rumney Marsh and authored a detailed analysis of the embankment’s environmental impacts and opportunities for further restoration.
Along the route, we’ll visit completed restoration areas, discuss what these projects have accomplished, and examine locations where additional work could restore tidal flow and improve the marsh. No prior knowledge is needed.
NOTE: This walk starts at the BRISTOW ST entrance, located at 114 Bristow Street in Saugus. Ample parking is available in the gravel lot.
A Morning Hike Along the Marsh with MassDCR
Start your day off with a moderately-paced hike at Rumney Marsh Reservation!
Restoring Rumney Marsh: Flood Protection, Tides, and the Future of the Marsh
Join Rumney Marsh Conservancy for a presentation by Ed Reiner, retired EPA wetland scientist, on restoration of tidally restricted salt marshes at Rumney Marsh, including how restoration planning can be balanced with flood protection for surrounding neighborhoods.
Birding with Nature Man Mike
Join Rumney Marsh Conservancy and Nature Man Mike on Saturday, June 13th for a relaxed early evening walk through Rumney Marsh Reservation.
DCR Salt Marsh Nature Trek
Explore this natural habitat on a moderately-paced three mile walk across a relatively flat trail at Rumney Marsh Reservation.
Webinar: Mitigating Environmental Impacts of the Abandoned I-95 Embankment across Rumney Marsh
What happens when a major highway project is never finished, but the impacts remain?
On April 28th, we’re hosting a webinar with Ed Reiner, who spent decades studying wetlands with EPA and authored the most detailed analysis of how the abandoned I-95 embankment has affected Rumney Marsh.
If you’ve ever wondered why parts of the marsh function the way they do today, this is a great opportunity to learn more.
Birding with Nature Man Mike
Join us for a guided birding walk through Rumney Marsh led by Nature Man Mike! Spring migration is underway!
Birding with Nature Man Mike
Join us for a guided birding walk with Nature Man Mike through Rumney Marsh
· Moderate 3-mile hike on relatively flat trails
· Binoculars encouraged.
(Limited loaners available)
· Registration Required
DCR Presents: Salt Marsh Nature Trek (Feb 28th)
Explore this natural habitat on a moderately-paced three-mile walk across relatively flat, easy trails at Rumney Marsh Reservation. You may spot wildlife such as coyote, raptors, snow buntings, horned larks, and groupings of tree species like oak and pine. Bring binoculars for the best views, some loaner binoculars available thanks to the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.
All Programs are free and open to the public. Please dress for the weather. Programs are cancelled during inclement weather including high winds and extreme temperatures. For more information, or if you would like to receive regular emails about current DCR program schedules, please call (617) 721-4132 or email Matthew.Nash@mass.gov.
SRWC Annual Meeting
Join us with the Saugus River Watershed Council on Monday, January 26th, for a fun & educational evening at the Marina at the Wharf.
Keynote speaker will feature the work of Steve Fantone in the Saugus River Watershed.
Saugus River Watershed Council Annual Meeting
Join the Saugus River Watershed Council and friends for a delightful evening at their annual meeting and dinner, taking place at the Marina at the Wharf on January 26th