2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture: Ella Mahoney, May Babcock, and Posey Moulton
Join us for the 2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring the three artists behind the original commissions for Art & the Landscape: The Land Tells Our Stories, opening across multiple Trustees properties in June 2026. This special program introduces the artists and the distinct landscapes that will host their… Read More
50th Annual Gardeners' Gathering
March 21, 2026 | 21 de marzo de 202610am-5pm | De 10 a 17 horasNortheastern University, Curry CenterFree and open to all | Gratis y abierto a todos Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 50th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together… Read More
American Contradictions: Enslavement and the American Revolution at The Old Manse
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We… Read More
Maple Story Hour at Appleton Farms
This event has sold out. Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our special, super sweet winter story hour. While the farm is quieter, there is so much to experience. We will read books about maple sugar, visit some maple trees that are tapped and visit the sugar… Read More
Crane Lecture: Sharing the History of Enslaved People on Choate Island
Join us for a lecture at the Crane Estate, sharing the history of a family of enslaved individuals on Choate Island. Learn the story of Edward (Ned) & Sabina, and their 7 children, who were enslaved by the Choate Family on the island in the 1700s. The lecture will include… Read More
Pruning Workshop at Forbes
Late winter, while your fruiting trees and shrubs are still dormant, is the perfect time to get them in shape for the coming season. Pruning keeps woody plants healthy and looking their best, and increases productivity. Come learn about fruit tree architecture, types of pruning cuts, tree shaping, and pruning… Read More
Adult Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home! Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic… Read More
Tea and Talk: Enslavement in the Puritan Village with Local Historian Jane Sciacca
Join us for a series of winter lectures at Fruitlands Museum. We’ll be gathering in the Museum cafe to enjoy some hot beverages and lively discussions about the history of the site and its collections. In honor of Black History Month, local historian Jane Sciacca will be giving a… Read More
Family Explorer: Winter Tracking in the Dunes at Crane Beach
An outdoor adventure for the whole family! We’ll take a dune walk, investigating the trail for footprints, scat, burrows, and other signs left behind by travelers that passed through before us, and piece together the evidence that will help us see who lives in this habitat. Bring your sharp senses… Read More
Cancelled – Family Explorer: Winter on the Lake at Moraine Farm
Hike along the shores of beautiful Wenham Lake on a glacial moraine and learn how this ridge formed thousands of years ago, as glaciers melted, scattering about rocks and sand to form the landscape we see today. Learn also about the importance of Wenham Lake as a water source, both… Read More
Annual Seed Swap at Dudley Greenhouse
Spring is Here! Join us for our long awaited annual seed swap Swap seeds, stories, and gardening tips at this free community event hosted by The Trustees Boston Community Gardens and The Food Project’s Dudley Greenhouse. Please bring any stock of native, vegetable, herbal, or more seeds to swap… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Fruitlands
Experience the Fruitlands landscape and discover the fascinating layers of history that cover the hillside, all by the light of the full moon. Join us for a guided hike through the Fruitlands trail system, visiting sites such as the Pergolas Foundation and the old Willard Farm. We’ll be exploring… Read More