Sip & Stem: Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop
Decorate your Thanksgiving tablescape with seasonal flowers in our Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Workshop in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Join us for this hands-on floral workshop and wine tasting in preparation of Thanksgiving celebrations. Centerpieces will incorporate seasonal hues and blooms that will help to elevate your table décor or… Read More
Foraged Fall Wreath Workshop
Bring the energy of the season into your home or onto your door with our Fall Wreath Workshop, partnered with bioregional herbalist and foraging instructor, Iris Weaver. In this hands-on workshop, create a 8” to 12” unique wreath using foraged fried plant stalks, pine cones, nuts, acorns, and more! Bring… Read More
RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH – Mushroom Foraging Walk at Long Hill
Calling all mushroom foraging fans! Join Jana Harris of Essex Forays, who is certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety and is a member of Boston Mycological Club, for this two-hour walk and learn about the mushroom species that thrive at Long Hill. Long Hill’s 114 acres of diverse trees, shrubs,… Read More
Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine
Make magic with mushrooms at this immersive indoor/outdoor workshop and culinary class! At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can… Read More
Native Seed Sowing Workshop with Erin Hammes
Join Erin Hammes, Plant Records and Production Horticulturist at Native Plant Trust, for this native seed sowing workshop. Learn about our native seeds and then get your hands in the soil to sow some seeds that you can take home. Class will be held in the Horticultural Learning Center… Read More
Soups On! Adult Cooking Class
It’s soup season in the Powisset Kitchen! As autumn’s chill fills the air, we all turn to soup for warmth and nourishment. In this popular hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll learn to create seasonal soups sure to be a hit with family and friends. The focus will be… Read More
Soups On! Adult Cooking Class
It’s soup season in the Powisset Kitchen! As autumn’s chill fills the air, we all turn to soup for warmth and nourishment. In this popular hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll learn to create seasonal soups sure to be a hit with family and friends. The focus will be… Read More
Astronomer Guided Stargazing
Observe the stars with a telescope at Governor Hutchinson’s Field in Milton! Milton Academy astronomy teacher Jim Kernohan will guide our eyes to make out constellations and planets in the night sky. Binoculars and a telescope will be provided to get a closer look at what’s above us. As the… Read More
Eco-Art Wellness: Family Circles
Engage with the gentle, yet powerful voices of nature and art to better understand yourself and those you hold dear. Celebrate this season of gathering and gratitude through the hands-on creation of mandalas. Led by artist and eco-art therapist Beth Adoette, participants will… Read More
CraneExplorer: Owls Up Close!
About the Program: Join us for a special event with Marcia and Mark Wilson from Eyes on Owls, to meet 6 live owls up close and personal! By sharing photos, stories, and live owl demonstrations, the Wilsons highlight our local owls’ unique adaptations, habitats and behaviors in the wild, while… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Marine Archaeology and Sunset Hike
Sunset views with a side of shipwreck! This program will start with an indoor presentation by David Robinson, our state Underwater Archaeologist, followed by a guided hike down to Steep Hill Beach to discover remnants of several shipwrecks, including the Ada K. Damon, which ran aground on Steep Hill Beach… Read More
Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions
In celebration of her indigenous heritage, Abenaki storyteller Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA at 1PM. The Crane Estate sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The… Read More