Trustees background and information

Founded in 1891, today The Trustees manages more than 120 public properties across Massachusetts—trails, beaches, museums, farms, and more. You may know some of our places and our work. But there is always more to discover! We’re working hard to contribute to a better future—for all.

Dig in. Reach out. Come along for the ride!

Explore this page to learn more about corporate engagement opportunities. Want to learn more or talk to a Trustees team member? Please contact Trustees Director of Partnerships Ali Armstrong Sherwood (asherwood@thetrustees.org) to discuss the possibilities!

Volunteer service opportunities

Each year, more than two million people visit our properties, participate in our public programs and events, or volunteer with us. Bring your family or friends for a new experience. Explore corporate employee memberships, volunteer service days, and get your team outdoors! With so much right in your own backyard, what are you waiting for?

Meetings, retreats, and outings

Select Trustees properties welcome groups of varying sizes for team building events, retreats, meetings, and celebrations. From a pizza picnic at Appleton Farms to helping pack CSA boxes for our Mobile Market, there is a unique experience for every group. Please reach out for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities

Opportunities to get engaged with Trustees work and support our mission are wide-ranging and include sponsoring gala events, supporting youth and educational workshops, and much more. Diverse brand placement offerings are available each season, please reach out for more information on current possibilities.

Select Opportunities by Season:

Winter (December – March):

Statewide Winterlights
Snow Ball at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Spring (April – June):

deCordova’s Party for the Sculpture Park, an annual gala

Summer (July – September):

Statewide Summer Concert Series
Meals in the Meadow @ The FARM Institute
Naumkeag Garden Party
One Waterfront Gala
Party at the Pinnacle (Appleton Farms)
World’s End Sunset Celebration Dinner

Fall (October – November):

Statewide Pumpkin Show

Select Opportunities by Region:

Berkshires

Statewide Winterlights (Naumkeag)
Naumkeag Garden Party

Cape Cod & The Islands

Meals in the Meadow (The FARM Institute)

Metro Boston

Summer Concert Series (Governor Hutchinson’s Field)
One Waterfront Gala

Metro West

deCordova’s Party for the Sculpture Park, an annual gala
Summer Concert Series (deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Fruitlands Museum)

Northeast

Statewide Winterlights (Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens)
Snow Ball at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Summer Concert Series (Castle Hill at Crane Estate, Stevens Coolidge House & Gardens, Long Hill)
Party at the Pinnacle (Appleton Farms)

South of Boston

Statewide Winterlights (Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate)
Summer Concert Series and Sunset Picnics (Weir River Farm, Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate)
World’s End Sunset Celebration Dinner

Corporate employee memberships

The Trustees is happy to offer a program to help your employees live a healthier lifestyle. Through our Employee Membership Program, your employees will receive free or discounted access to over 100 special places across the Commonwealth, and your business will be making a stand for conservation and preservation while encouraging your employees to live healthy and active lives.