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Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain in Monson, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. With panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, the summit of Peaked Mountain is a great place to… Read More

Full Moon Over Dunes

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More

Full Moon Over Dunes

CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon

Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More

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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

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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

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Cancelled – Beginner Birding in Whitney and Thayer Woods

Join The Trustees for a Beginner Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods! Our guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of birding while leading you through parts of this 834-acre forest. This hike is geared towards beginners but all are welcome! This will be an easy to moderate walk… Read More

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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

Choate Island View

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

City Natives Workshop – All About Pawpaws

Have you ever tried North America’s largest native fruit? Pawpaws aren’t commercially popular, but their custardy texture and tropical taste make them coveted among foragers. Join us at City Natives to meet our pawpaw trees, taste pawpaw ice cream, and have a chance to buy a pawpaw seedling from our… Read More