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Wings on the Watuppa: Birdwatching in the Bioreserve

Apr 19, 2024 | Recreation / Outdoors

The City of Fall River in collaboration with Mass Audubon are excited to announce Wings on the Watuppa Reservation: Birdwatching in the Bioreserve. This is a free event on Saturday, May 25th, at the Watuppa Reservation at 2929 Blossom Road, Fall River, MA. The rain date will be June 1st. This event is made possible with funding through the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Registration is required and space is limited. Binoculars and educational materials will be provided to registered participants. To sign-up for this event please visit: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/allens-pond/92779-wings-on-the-watuppa-reservation.

The event will be hosted in four timed sessions:

  • Session 1: 8AM
  • Session 2: 9AM
  • Session 3: 10AM
  • Session 4: 11AM

Trolley transportation to the Watuppa Reservation is available from the Third Street parking lot. To utilize the trolley service please sign up using the trolley registration form found in your event registration confirmation email. Parking is also available on site. Please remember to wear supportive footwear and dress comfortably for the weather. This event will take attendees on the Boathouse Lane trail to the North Watuppa Pond, which is approximately 1 mile long.

The Wattupa Reservation was once part of the nearby Wampanoag Reservation, this historically and ecologically significant land in the southeastern portion of the Bioreserve protected clean drinking water in North Watuppa Pound for City residents. With miles of trails through interior forest, Watuppa Reservation is a serene place to spot migrating birds and a secluded destination for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve, and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.

For event-related questions or more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office Event Resource Coordinator, Samantha at 508-324-2600 X3103.