The Barn on Long Island

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

Kayak with Dragonfly

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

Old Growth forest

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

Raspberry

City Natives Workshop – Raspberry Harvest

Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop. For July, learn to cultivate, harvest, and prepare fresh raspberries! City Natives hosts red and golden raspberries, plus some blackberries. City Natives Plant Nursery is located at 30 Edgewater Dr. in Mattapan, a short walk from the… Read More

Explore! Southeast: Walking Tour of Norris Reservation

This program is part of a monthly series featuring guided walking tours at different Trustees properties across Southeast Massachusetts. Each month we explore a new location, offering a fun way to discover the region’s landscapes and stories. Experience the serene beauty of Norris Reservation on a guided walking tour!… Read More

garden tour

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

Cupola

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