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Sheep Days at Soule Homestead - Saturday, May 17th

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Join NECWA for Sheep Day at Soule Homestead! Mark your calendar for Sheep Day at Soule Homestead Education Center in Middleboro, MA on Saturday, May 17, from 10 am - 3 pm. All are welcome to enjoy a laid-back, fun-filled day on the farm! Come visit the NECWA tent to learn more about the unique coastal marine wildlife of New England. Free educational material and marine artifacts on display. Learn about the rescue and research activities that NECWA oversees and hear about our upcoming Southcoast Terrapin Project focused on a threatened species of marsh turtle that lives in our area. Grab your tickets in advance by following this link. Adult tickets are $12, children (3-12) are $7, and ages 0-2 are free. Tickets will also be available at the gate (slightly higher price), and all proceeds support Soule Homestead, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and beloved community resource. Enjoy live sheep shearing with expert and educator Aaron, sheepdog demos with Mike from Sheepdog Junction, and fiber arts d...
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Grant Opening Plymouth Farmer's Market - May 15, 2025

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NECWA will be at the 2025 grand opening of the Plymouth Farmer's Market! Stop by the NECWA information table at the Plymouth Farmer's Market, Thursday, May 15th, from 2:30 pm - 6 pm. We’ll have information about marine wildlife and current conservation efforts. Ask about volunteer opportunities! Starting June 5, we will be at the market every other week. The Plymouth Farmers Market offers fresh, locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, prepared foods, and artisan goods to residents and visitors of Plymouth and the South Shore. It highlights the region’s agricultural diversity, supports a thriving local food economy, and promotes awareness of seasonal eating.  The market fosters food literacy and community well-being by educating the public about local food systems and how to prepare healthy meals with seasonal ingredients. It’s also a vibrant social hub celebrating local farmers, artisans, and food traditions in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. See you there!
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Happy Mother's Day

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Happy Mother's Day from all of us at NECWA.  May you know how much you are appreciated and loved.   
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Upcoming Salt the Humpback Whale Program

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 Join Krill Carson and Billie-Jo Gibbons for a fun, family program. NECWA's Salt model is a life-sized inflatable of a living whale who is the Grande Dame of the humpback whales off New England.  Kids and adults can go inside and view inflated organs and structures that are inside. And NECWA will have lots of additional activities that are hands-on and meaningful. 
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River Herring Migration at the Wareham Fish Ladder, Middleboro, MA

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River Herring are migrating from their ocean homes to our freshwater rivers and lakes to spawn. This annual spring migration is amazing to see. The Wareham Street Fish Ladder is one of the strongest runs in New England. The fish are funning in full force right now, but things will slow down as we near the end of the spawning run. Hope you can stop by soon to seen and experience this incredible sight of nature. 
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Happy Earth Day from NECWA

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We hope you can take a few moments today to go outside and enjoy Mother Nature! There is no Plan B. It reminds us of the appeal from late Pope Francis who wrote "On Care for Our Common Home." That statement is so beautiful and so true! The beautiful Earth Day design was created by NECWA Graphic Design intern, Hadley Blood who is currently an undergrad at Salem State.
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Horseshoe Crabs

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Horseshoe Crabs Protect Us, Let’s Help Protect Them!  Learn About Their Role in Vaccine Safety Plus 3 Ways to Make a Difference By: Amey Best, NECWA Volunteer Childhood summers on the eastern shore meant the familiar sight of horseshoe crabs—living links to a prehistoric past. Seeing a poster about these ancient mariners and their importance to the Massachusetts coastline at the New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA) booth brought back memories. I had to show my daughter, “They are older than dinosaurs!” My intention was to point out the fascinating coolness of horseshoe crabs as NECWA all-stars Krill and Billie-Jo empowered us with information (and stickers).  What I wasn’t expecting to discover, however, was their life-saving secret: Horseshoe crabs have a unique blood component crucial for ensuring the safety of vaccines and medical products worldwide. Horseshoe Crabs Keep Our Vaccines Safe Did you know that horseshoe crabs have VIBRANT blue blood? Some would call it...
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From Whaling to Whale Watching

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NECWA at the Boston Sea Rovers Ocean Symposium

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  NECWA had a great time yesterday, Sunday, at the Boston Sea Rovers Ocean Symposium. Krill and Billie-Jo attended on behalf of NECWA. On Sunday afternoon, Krill provided a PowerPoint presentation on NECWA's ocean sunfish rescue and research activities.  The crowd was fabulous and was very interested in the work that NECWA is doing. Krill appreciated and enjoyed the communication with the audience, especially when they laughed at all her corny jokes!  NECWA hopes to attend again in the future. Check out their website for this is a great non-profit organization. To go to the Boston Sea Rovers website, click HERE ! 
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at NECWA

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  Here is a vegan recipe for today's feast. By eating less meat and dairy or by going vegan, you can reduce your carbon footprint and reduce the needless suffering of animals in factory farms.  https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides/roasted-red-potatoes-and-cabbage/
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