people. places. perpetuity.

The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love for their exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value. For their trails, their history, their gardens, their beaches. For the simple reason that nature and culture can soothe the soul and improve our lives.

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Halloween Tickets On Sale!

In October 2023, in addition to celebrating Halloween in a big way at two of our signature properties, we have many events across the state that celebrate the beauty and fun of autumn in Massachusetts. From Boo in the Barnyard at our farms to spooky hikes, trick or treating and nocturnal trails — we have something for all ages.

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Things to do This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Massachusetts this weekend? Here are some highlights across the state.
Millborn Farm

Save Millborn Farm

An unprecedented opportunity to preserve and steward critical open space in the Charles River Valley
Hammock set up at Tully Lake.

Favorite Places to Take a Nap

We asked some staff members where their favorite spots to take a rest are and were inspired by the answers!
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Crane Paddle Adventure

Crane Estate Kayak Adventures

Join us for guided North Shore kayaking adventures in the waters in Ipswich, MA. We offer kayak rentals and lessons, led by experienced guides.

Exhibitions

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Fruitlands Museum have long histories of presenting changing exhibitions.
castle hill family hike

Ideas for Hiking the Trustees

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties.

World's End shoreline

Coastal

World’s End

Hingham | South of Boston

Trek along Olmsted-designed paths toward rocky shorelines, and discover sweeping ...
A group of campers meeting farm animals at Weird River Farm Summer Camp

Accessible Programming

Programs and events that offer accessibility accommodations for a more inclusive Trustees experience.

Meat CSAs

Looking for local, sustainably-raised meat? The Trustees Meat Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program features grass-fed and pastured meats from Tr...

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Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

North Andover | Northeast

Enter a world of a former farm that became an early-20th-century estate, where a ...

Garden

Long Hill

Beverly | Northeast

The elegant plantings and cultivated grounds of this public garden bloom with vib...
the red Alcott farm house

Museums

Fruitlands Museum

Harvard | Metro West

Explore a bygone Transcendentalist community, whose pastoral landscape houses wid...
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Who We Are

The Trustees is a member-supported organization of more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them. Since 1890, our passion has been to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for as The Trustees of Reservations.

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350+

miles of trails

14

historic homes

122

unique places

47000+

acres protected

Site developer designation for Piers Park III
Field Farm morning
The Guest House at Field Farm
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Castle Hill on the Crane Estate