Fern Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a 45-minute guided fern identification walk along the 1.5-mile Ledges Trail at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Explore one of the region’s richest fern habitats and discover more than 53 fern species growing among the Cobble’s unique limestone rock formations and alkaline soils. This easy-paced hike will introduce participants… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Choate Island Kayak and Hiking Adventure
Kayaking the pristine, sheltered waters of the Essex River Basin offers one of the top on-the-water experiences to be had in Northeast. Add to that a hike on the area’s largest island and you have the makings of an epic adventure. This combined outdoor trip in the Crane Wildlife Refuge—home… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Kayak Adventure on the Castle Neck River
One of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Massachusetts North Shore is kayaking the placid waters of the Great Marsh—the largest continuous stretch of salt marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The Castle Neck peninsula on the Crane Estate is a… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Kayak in the Crane Wildlife Refuge
There are few places on the North Shore that more reliably enjoy spectacular sunsets than the back side of Crane Beach, overlooking Essex Bay. On this outing into the… Read More
Cut Flowers: Guided Garden Tour & Bouquet Workshop
Enter a world of early 20th-century country elegance and contemporary garden design with this specialty garden tour focusing on cut flowers at Stevens-Coolidge! Cut Flowers will take you through the expansive manicured gardens and European-inspired flower beds designed in the 1920s and our newly installed Cutting Garden, with a focus… Read More
Little Sprouts in the Garden: Fairy Garden Workshop
Calling all young dreamers, gardeners, and fairy friends to create your own magical mini world at our Fairy Garden Workshop. Kids will design their very own enchanted miniature garden—fit for fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures! During this hands-on workshop, children will: Build a… Read More
Moraine Farm Guided Landscape Tour
Discover the artistic mastery of Moraine Farm, a Gilded Age country estate with a unique place in American landscape history. On this 45-minute walking tour you to explore one of the cornerstone commissions of Frederick Law Olmsted, the “Father of American Landscape Design” and creator of New York City’s Central… Read More
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour
Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More
Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve
Join us for a magical Full Moon Creatures of the Night Hike as we explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife! Under the glow of the full moon, we’ll explore Lyman Reserve and discover the nocturnal wildlife that call this place home—from the stealthy owl to the chorus… Read More
Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour
Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More
Cancelled – Evening Yoga in the Gardens
Unwind at the end of the day with Sunset Yoga in the Gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. As the sun begins to set over the historic landscape, this calming, all-levels yoga session invites you to slow down, stretch, and reconnect in a peaceful outdoor setting. Read More