About Family Explorer: Spring Bog Walk at Ward Reservation

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.

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.

Family Explorer – April Vacation Schedule:

• Tuesday, April 21 1-3pm – Bog Walk at Ward Reservation
• Thursday, April 23 10am-12pm – Spring on the Lake at Moraine Farm

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 adults and adventurous kids as young as 5 years old. Adults are welcome to join this hike without children.

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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