Full moon

Explore! North Shore – Appleton Beaver Moon Hike

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The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking… Read More

Elizabeth Perry Milkweed

Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning

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Join Native Nature Educator & Artist Elizabeth James-Perry on a plant walk on the trails at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, followed by a milkweed fiber processing demonstration. Participants will learn about culturally-important Indigenous woodland and coastal plants in the northeast. Autumn is a great time to use colorful… Read More

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Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions

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Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Appleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki… Read More

Corn husk creations

CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations

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Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… Read More

Weir River Farm Festival

Fall Festival at Weir River Farm

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Grab your friends and family and join us at Weir River Farm for our Fall Festival! Visit with our farm animals, climb aboard a tractor, and make a farm craft! Play some fun festival games, get a farm tattoo, and enjoy live music. And don’t forget to check out a… Read More

Annual Urban Agriculture Fair

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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 grassroots urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community,… Read More

World's End duck

Bird Walks at World's End

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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

World's End duck

Bird Walks at World's End

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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

full moon

deCordova by Moonlight – Cold Moon

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Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. December’s full moon signifies winter’s chill, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced Museum Guides last 60-75 minutes. Please dress for the weather with sturdy… Read More