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Muffins and Mimosas Pride Walk at Weir River Farm

Celebrate Pride Month with us during a Muffins and Mimosas Morning Walk, in partnership with Weymouth Pride! Enjoy the summer air while strolling through Weir River Farm’s beautiful English woodlands and connect with other nature-loving hikers. Starting at Weir River Farm, join Weymouth Pride and Trustees staff for an easy… Read More

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Pollinator StoryWalk®

Celebrate Pollinator Week with a whimsical outdoor Pollinator StoryWalk® adventure for the whole family! Stroll through the gardens and trails as each page of a nature-themed story, A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub, unfolds along the path, highlighting the incredible role bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play in… Read More

Kayak with Dragonfly

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

Naumkeag

Designing for Delight: A Garden Tour of Naumkeag

Explore stunning terraces and garden rooms with sweeping views of the Berkshire Hills as our passionate garden guides share the stories behind the creation of this iconic estate. These popular tours take visitors beyond the blooms to focus on the fascinating history of the Choate family, the vision of landscape… Read More

Guided Sculpture Park Tour

A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park

Explore the Sculpture Park with a deCordova Guide on a lively tour filled with conversation about the artists on view, their creative processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Discover favorite sculptures, new acquisitions, and the fascinating evolution of the deCordova campus. Capacity is limited and we recommend purchasing tickets in… Read More

Full moon

Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike features mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern… Read More

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Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View

This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cranes built… Read More

herbs

Identifying Medicine in Our Garden: Plant Walk & Herbal-Infused Vinegars

Join herbalist Taina Vargas for a guided walk through the Lenox & Kendall Community garden followed by a demonstration on how to make herbal-infused vinegars. This guided plant walk invites us to slow down and tap into our senses as we engage with the plants growing around us. Learn to… Read More