CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Growing Together: Fall Planting & Garden Cleanup
Prepare your garden for winter while setting the stage for a healthier, more productive spring. This lesson explores what to cut back, what to leave standing for wildlife, what, how and when to plant in fall, and simple ways to protect your soil and perennial plants through the colder months. Read More
Pedal The Cummins Highway
Join The Trustees, Livable Streets, Bikes Not Bombs, Boston Cyclists Union, and Mattapan Food and Fitness in a celebratory ride of the new Cummins Highway bike lane and pedestrian improvements! We will ride from the corner of Cummins Highway and Harvard Street in Mattapan to City Natives Native Plant… Read More
Choate Island Day
Scroll down to find both event registration and ticket options! Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here, deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex… Read More
Mattahunt Woods Bioblitz
Who All ages. Good for families, students, and anyone who’s wanted to know the name of a plant or a bird! No experience needed. What A BioBlitz is simple: we walk, we look closely, and we record every living thing we find. You’ll learn to log observations… Read More
Plant Based Dyeing Workshop
Learn how to use your harvest from the garden to make natural plant dyes! Participants will work with 100% cotton bandanas and ground Marigold flowers during this hands on dye workshop. Individuals will receive an in depth intro to the Natural Dye process from mordant to dye, leaving with their… Read More
Fall Foliage Hike with Adventure East
Enjoy a relaxed, two‑hour guided hike through some of Western Massachusetts’ most beautiful fall landscapes. Your naturalist guide will highlight seasonal changes, point out tree species and color patterns, and share insights into forest ecology as you walk. October’s crisp air and vibrant canopy make these outings an ideal way… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… 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
SOLD OUT: Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
Registration for this class is now closed. For more information on other Master Urban Gardener Courses this fall and winter, visit Master Urban Gardener – The Trustees of Reservations The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect… Read More
Geology Walk at World's End
If you think you know all of the history of World’s End, step back in deep time to look for evidence of the ancient igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary bedrock, as well as volcanoes, submarine mudslides, and mountainous rivers within this portion of the 400 million year old Boston Basin. We… Read More
Fall Foliage Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join experienced Trustees staff on an easy to moderate 2.5 mile hike through Whitney and Thayer Woods. Starting from Weir River Farm and looping through Whitney and Thayer Woods, this hike will take approximately 1.5 hours. During the hike, enjoy the crisp fall air while strolling through the beautiful woodlands… Read More