Wonders of Nature and Science

Name: Wonders of Nature and Science
Start: 2025-09-19T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-17T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Fall River Heritage State Park Building

Schedule

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fall River Heritage State Park Building | Fall River, MA

Connect directly with stewards and archaeologists to explore the rich culture and ecology of the South Coast, here in the City of Fall River
About this Event

Wonders of Nature and Science
Connect directly with stewards and archaeologists to explore the rich culture and ecology of the South Coast.

In this series of talks the Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to meet the stewards, scientists, and researchers who care for our public lands and protect our cultural heritage. Learn about their work and the issues that matter here and now.

Enjoy engaging conversations with scientists and experts. Presenters will lead a 45-minute talk followed by a Q&A moderated by park staff.

Each presentation will feature a guest speaker from the Department of Conservation and Recreation or the Department of Coastal Zone Management.

Talks runs from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in the theater in the Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Memorial Building (100 Davol St.).

Free to attend. Registration required.

For ages 16+ Free parking is available at 5 Water St. & 200 Davol St. Restrooms are available. More information call (508) 675-5759.

Fall River Heritage State Park is part of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, which cares for more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, and natural treasures across the state. Our mission: to protect, promote, and enhance our common-wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the well-being of all.
Schedule
Fresh & Saltwater Ecology
Friday, September 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Eric Seaborn, Director of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation and Recreation

Get the story on natural resources that DCR stewards and a presentation on fresh and saltwater resource management in southeast Massachusetts.
Terrestrial and Marine Cultural Resource Management in the Commonwealth: Views from the Land/Water Interfaces
Friday, October 17, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

David Robinson, Director & Chief Archaeologist, Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources,

Jonathan Patton, Staff Archaeologist, Office of Cultural Resources, Department of Conservation & Recreation

An interactive talk on how archaeology is integrated into the cultural heritage of southeastern Massachusetts. This one hour lecture inspires many voices of citizen scientists, through expert insights. We'll also learn about the importance of managing underwater archaeological resources within the coastal zone.