The Art of Sun Printing: A Cyanotype Workshop
Discover the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing techniques in this hands‑on cyanotype workshop at Weir River Farm. Cyanotype is a process in which images are created using UV light—either from the sun or a controlled source—to produce striking prints. Simple, creative, and endlessly customizable, cyanotypes offer a… Read More
Watercolors and Wine at Weir River Farm
Unwind, sip, and get creative at Watercolors and Wine at beautiful Weir River Farm—an evening inspired by artist Polly Thayer Starr, who once painted these very landscapes and called the Weir River Farm home. As you look out over rolling fields and wide‑open pastures, you’ll take in sweeping views that… Read More
Mother's Day Flower Pressing Workshop
While living at the Old Manse, Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley was a devoted mother and grandmother, helping to care for her family and the home while maintaining her own passions and interests. Sarah was also well-respected botanist who often shared her love of flowers and plants with friends and… Read More
Winging into Spring: A Birding Adventure Celebrating May Big Day 2026
Celebrate the beauty of the spring season at Fruitlands Museum with a day inspired by feathers, flight, and spring blooms celebrating the Global birding event May Big Day. We are excited to partner with three different birding organizations on this exciting day! At 10–11:30 AM, the… Read More
Appleton Farms April Vacation Week Camp
In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is… Read More
Appleton Farms April Vacation Week Camp
In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is… Read More
Maker Space: Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day at deCordova with a hands-on Maker Space inspired by the natural world! Explore themes of sustainability, renewal, and our connection to the environment as you experiment with creative and unexpected materials. Work independently or collaborate to build imaginative works of art that honor… Read More
Appleton Farms April Vacation Week Camp
In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is… Read More
Appleton Farms April Vacation Week Camp
In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is… Read More
Appleton Farms April Vacation Week Camp
In the spring, the farmers at Appleton are busy planting vegetables and caring for the new life on the farm. There is no better place to spend spring farm days than in exploring in the fields & forests and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is… Read More
Watercolors and Wine at Weir River Farm
Unwind, sip, and get creative at Watercolors and Wine at beautiful Weir River Farm—an evening inspired by artist Polly Thayer Starr, who once painted these very landscapes and called the Weir River Farm home. As you look out over rolling fields and wide‑open pastures, you’ll take in sweeping views that… Read More