Self-Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Explore the first floor of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead, the beloved home of one of the most important Americans of the 19th century. The home still contains the original collections of the Bryant family. Pack a picnic to enjoy outside and don’t miss the chance to hike… 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
Discover Millborn Farm: A Community Celebration
Celebrate the opening of Millborn Farm with a full day of nature exploration, hands-on activities, and outdoor discovery for all ages. Join The Trustees, community partners, and local experts as we welcome visitors to this special new property and its remarkable landscape of fields, forests, and old-growth trees. 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: 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
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
Behind the Scenes: A New England Servant Life Guided Tour
Step beyond the formal rooms and into the working heart of the home for a guided house tour focused on servant life at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Once transformed from a simple farmhouse into a gentleman’s estate of the Country Place Era in the 1910s-1930s, Ashdale Farm relied… Read More
Cancelled – Morning Yoga in the Gardens
Start your day surrounded by beauty of the gardens and fresh summer air with Morning Yoga in the Gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. This gentle, all-levels yoga session invites you to move, stretch, and breathe among blooming flowers, historic landscapes, and the peaceful sounds of nature. Read More
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
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
Cancelled – Growing Together: Tea Garden & Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Step into the world of medicinal herbs and seasonal harvests in this hands-on Tea Garden and Herbal Apothecary Workshop. Participants will explore how to grow and harvest herbs for teas, wellness, and everyday use while learning the foundations of creating a simple home apothecary. Together, we’ll taste herbal infusions, discuss… Read More