Landmarks & Landscapes: Nature Journaling Workshop
Looking to explore the Fruitlands Trails? Connect with nature? Delve into your creative side? Look no further! Join us for a nature journaling workshop at Fruitlands Museum! Our experienced educators will guide you on a leisurely walk through the Fruitlands Trail System, stopping at certain points to explore the… Read More
Cancelled – Self-Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
*Self-guiding of the Bryant Homestead will not be offered on Sept 12th, but you can still see the house through a guided tour. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Sign up here.* Explore the first floor of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead, the… Read More
Coffee with the Cows at Appleton Farms
Celebrate fall with this special hike to visit the Appleton cow and calf herd. Meet these mamas and their growing babies as they spend their morning grazing in our beautiful pastures. Coffee and pastries will be provided by our team so you can “graze” alongside the cattle and enjoy the… Read More
Urban Agriculture Fair
Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community and… Read More
Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology,… 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
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: 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
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
CraneOutdoors: Sharing Hidden Histories Kayak and Hike
The land that is now the Crane Estate has been shaped by many stories, some that are well known, and some that have yet to be shared. One important story that has been obscured is the story of enslaved people on Choate Island, including Jane and Violet, two enslaved girls… Read More
Bird Walks at World's End
Walk the trails of World’s End, especially “Bird Alley” and “The Valley” listening for seasonal bird songs and searching for bird activity. Positioned in Hingham Bay, World’s End offers an attractive green oasis for birds flying along the coast. Poor weather conditions and unfavorable fronts often force birds to make… Read More