Snow Ball

Feb. 7, 2025
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla Road, Ipswich
5 p.m.

Join us for a magical winter celebration at the enchanting Crane Estate! Enjoy cocktails and dinner, followed by an evening of music and dancing in the timeless elegance of The Trustees’ stunning North Shore treasure.

Proceeds from this event will benefit The Trustees’ work at Castle Hill. From a robust education program for visitors of all ages and a bustling summer camp, to curatorial and stewardship work, your support of the Snow Ball will help us ensure this beloved property is enjoyed for generations to come.

Conservation in Action Webinar Series

Feb. 12, 19, 26, 2025
12-1 p.m.
Online events

Have you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at our land conservation, coastal ecology or forest resiliency efforts? Now is your chance! Attend one of our Conservation in Action webinars to connect with experts, hear the latest updates on our work, and learn more about how your support is powering our work across the state.

Each webinar topic and date is listed below. Visit the Conservation in Action webpage to learn more about each webinar.

Feb. 12: Legacy & Learning in Land Conservation
Feb. 19: Restoring Our Marshes
Feb. 26: Forest Resilience to Climate Change

Public Gardens Lecture: Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands

May 5, 2025
French Cultural Center, Boston 
10 a.m.

Join us for our eighth annual Public Gardens Lecture. Hosted by the Trustees Public Gardens Advisory Group.

Join Kevin Philip Williams, co-author of “Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands”, as he explores a glorious spectrum of shrublands, revealing the ecological, artistic, and philosophical implications of gardening with these magnificent creatures.

This event will offer both in-person and virtual options. Please select your preference via the registration button below. Event is complimentary, advanced registration required as on-site capacity is limited. 

Registration to come.

Plant Sale Preview Party

May 9, 2025
Long Hill
572 Essex St., Beverly

Join us for a very special Preview Party for Long Hill’s Annual Plant Sale. Enjoy refreshments and live music as we celebrate the Plant Sale’s 33rd year.

Registration to come.

Party for the Sculpture Park

May 10, 2025
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln
5 p.m.

Toast to deCordova’s 75th Anniversary at the Party for the Sculpture Park. Step back in time to 1950, when deCordova opened its doors. The museum’s innovative emphasis on modern art, specifically from living New England artists, fueled its rapid rise in popularity during the 1950s and beyond.

Join us in celebrating deCordova’s past, present, and future as we gather for an extraordinary evening in the museum’s distinctive art-filled landscape.

This event raises crucial support to help deCordova continue fostering meaningful connections between art, nature, and community.

Opening Reception: Nature Sanctuary

June 5, 2025
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln
6 p.m.

Please join us for the opening of Nature Sanctuary, an outdoor exhibition that explores new artistic directions of “nature as home.”

Spanning deCordova’s front lawn and beyond, this exhibition features original commissions and loans by six women artists: Venetia Dale, Kapwani Kiwanga, Joiri Minaya, Zohra Opoku, Kathy Ruttenberg, and Evelyn Rydz.

The exhibition deepens awareness of deCordova’s “more than human” landscape and its many unique ecological and geological features. Programming and interpretation led by environmental caretakers will center interconnections of art and place.

Event is complimentary, advanced registration required.

Meals in the Meadow

July 12, 2025
The Farm Institute
14 Aero Ave., Edgartown
5 p.m.

Celebrate The FARM Institute’s 25th Anniversary Year with a special evening on Martha’s Vineyard. Join us for a farm-to-table dinner, live music, and a silent auction, as we come together to honor the rich connection between farm, food, and community.

Naumkeag Garden Party

July 26, 2025
Naumkeag
5 Prospect Hill Rd, Stockbridge
4 p.m.

Experience the magic of Naumkeag’s extraordinary gardens and rare shingle-style home while enjoying seasonal cocktails and delectable bites crafted by MAX Ultimate Food.

Join us at our annual garden party to raise crucial support for our continued stewardship and programming of Naumkeag and all Berkshire region properties.

Sunset Soirée: Supporting Coskata-Coatue and the Great Point Coastline

Aug. 22, 2025
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, Nantucket
5 p.m.

Gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate the natural beauty of Coskata-Coatue and its important role as a barrier beach.

For the past 50 years, The Trustees has protected the pristine beaches, miles of scenic trails, and critically important wildlife habitat that make up Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Beyond serving as an idyllic location for relaxation and recreation, Coskata-Coatue also shelters Nantucket Harbor and downtown Nantucket from storms and flooding.

All event proceeds support the protection and stewardship of Coskata-Coatue. Invite your friends and enjoy a special evening of community building and positive impact.

Questions? events@thetrustees.org