About Family Explorer: Winter Bog Walk at Ward
Travel through the woods and across the boardwalk at Ward Reservation to discover a curious quaking bog habitat. Learn about insect-eating plants and other odd species that form a floating island of plants above a kettle pond formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. What makes this swampy place a bog? Explorers will be challenged to find 5 tell-tale signs of a bog on our walk.
Series description:
The Family Explorer hiking series will get you and your young explorers outside and moving at Trustees properties across the Northeast Region. These family-friendly hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our Outdoor Guides. Some hikes will start with a story, hands-on demonstration, or explorers’ challenge to spark curiosity before hitting the trail.
Sign up for one, or get a discount if you sign up for three or more in the series. Contact Craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org for discount code.
February Vacation 2026 Schedule:
- Sunday 2/15 – Winter Wildlife Walk at Crane Beach
- Monday 2/16 – Sleepy Garden Hike at Long Hill
- Tuesday 2/17 – Winter Bog Walk at Ward
- Wednesday 2/18 – Winter Birds and Wildlife at Appleton Farms
- Thursday 2/19 – Winter on the Lake at Moraine Farm
- Friday 2/20 – Tracking in the Dunes at Crane Beach
Accessibility: This hike has an easy level of difficulty, and requires hiking 1-2 miles on unpaved, sandy, and potentially muddy trails, with moderate elevation gain for approximately 2 hours.
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is required.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is appropriate for adventurous kids as young as 5 years old.
Refunds/Exchanges: Refunds and/or Exchanges must be requested at least 7 days in advance. In the case of event cancellation, you will be notified via the email address used to register and fully refunded within 14 business days.
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