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
Urban Wild Trackers: Leatherbee Woods
We’re looking to build a group of volunteers who want to learn phenology, the study of seasonal changes in plants and wildlife, and spend time in this Urban Wild noticing how things change over time. Urban Wild Trackers meets twice a month and invites you to… Read More
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
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
Fern Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a 45-minute guided fern identification walk along the 1.5-mile Ledges Trail at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Explore one of the region’s richest fern habitats and discover more than 53 fern species growing among the Cobble’s unique limestone rock formations and alkaline soils. This easy-paced hike will introduce participants… Read More
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
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
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
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
Spill the Tea: Lecture Series
Join us for Spill the Tea, a new outdoor lecture series at Naumkeag offering an engaging blend of history, storytelling, and afternoon tea set within the estate’s iconic gardens. The program begins at 4:00PM with an informal tea service on the Arborvitae Allee, featuring a selection… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Highlights on the Hill
Join us for a leisurely tour of the Castle Hill grounds from our comfy tour cart. You will hear the rich history of the estate while enjoying the breathtaking views of the gardens, marsh, and water. This is the perfect way to get a comprehensive overview of the Crane Estate,… Read More
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