Although some of the retired bogs at the Buzzards Bay Coalitions' Mattapoisett River Reserve were pretty sparse, pickers found plenty of ripe cranberries...you just had to know where to look.

The 60 acres of bogs on the property were last tended two years ago when the property was purchased from Decas Cranberry after decades of cultivation.

The property's proximity to the Mattapoisett River lead the Buzzards Bay Coalition to buy the land, as chemicals from pesticides and fertilizer can easily enter the watershed and affect drinking water, said Restoration Ecologist Sara Quintal.

To maintain bogs, Quintal said a lot of management is required.

"That's why this isn't the picture perfect Ocean Spray cranberry bog," she said.

The reservoir towards the back of the property, however, continues to provide some water for the bog. Those closest to the source yielded several pounds of berries for folks who came out with bags and buckets in hand.

Saturday's outing was part of the coalition's Bay Adventure Series, which features a line up of unique ways to explore the organization's land and the Buzzards Bay Watershed.

"This is probably the biggest one we've had," said Communications and Outreach Manager Alicia Pimental of the turnout.

She added that a photography hike at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in Mattapoisett is coming up on Oct. 19 along with several other adventures for the community.

"[Bay Adventures] really expanded into part of our mission – getting people to explore these places and enjoy being outdoors," Pimental said.

The Mattapoisett River Reserve also has a hiking trail, with more to come in the next year. Bikes and dogs are allowed on the property and there is room to park near the coalition signs on Acushnet Road.

For more information on the property and upcoming events, visit savebuzzardsbay.org.