Bird Walk through 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
CraneOutdoors: King Tide Hike
This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king….tide that is. Join us for a hike to learn about extreme high tides, known as king tides, which are happening more often due to environmental change. These extreme tides have a variety of impacts on the coast, including… Read More
Mindfulness Walk at World's End
Take a break from the stresses of everyday life and join a guided Mindfulness Walk at World’s End. This lovely property is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the outdoors and be present in the moment. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses on being present, taking in… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Friends of Ward: Woodcocks at Ward Reservation
Join us for a quiet walk to the edge of the lower fields at Ward Reservation as we observe the early signs of spring amongst the annual bird migration specifically, the American Woodcocks. Participants will learn about their “peent” call and wing flutter dance as the sun goes down… Read More
Bird Walks at World's End
Walk the trails of World’s End this spring, 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… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World’s End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike to the… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World’s End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike to the… Read More
Women's Walk at World's End
Welcome Women! Join experienced Trustees staff on an easy-to-moderate hike around World’s End. This 60-90 minute hike will take us around the first World’s End drumlin with beautiful views of the coast. This is a great opportunity to get outside, meet other women who enjoy the outdoors, and share the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More