Mon, Mar 30
|Unitarian Memorial Church Auditorium
Traditions of the Herring Run: part of the Natural Heritage of Fairhaven Series
Celebrate the spring equinox and fish moon with Waban Webquish (Marcus) of the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust! Learn about the annual herring run, its ecological and cultural importance, and how you can help protect this vital migration.
TIME & LOCATION
Mar 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Unitarian Memorial Church Auditorium, 102 Green St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
In observance of the spring eqinox kicking off the fish moon, join the Fairhaven Acushnet Land Preservation Trust Land Manager Waban Webquish (Marcus) for a presentation on the annual herring run in nearby Acushnet, Massachusetts. Waban will discuss the ecological importance of these migrating fish, efforts to restore and protect their habitat, and their role in the local watershed. Marcus is of Indigenous Wampanoag and Nipmuck heritage and will also share perspectives on the deep cultural connections between Indigenous peoples and the seasonal return of herring—traditions that stretch back thousands of years—and explain how community members can get involved as volunteers to support this important migration and site.
Series Description: The Natural Heritage of Fairhaven series is a collaboration between the Millicent Library, the UUSF Green Sanctuaries, and Climate Reality MA SouthCoast.
The Natural Heritage of Fairhaven Series offers free and ongoing programming exploring the rich connections between landscape, ecology, and culture in our coastal community. Through talks on biology, history, art, and more, the series aims to deepen our understanding and appreciation for the natural beauty of our town.
Register for free at: https://millicentlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/traditions-of-the-herring-run/