Liquid Spine: Eco-Screendance
Join us at The Crane Estate for a night of dance film, aimed to inspire environmental awareness. Liquid Spine dance films are created in site-sensitive locations around the world, with the goal of highlighting specific environmental concerns to each bioregion and community. This event will feature a special screening of… Read More
Liquid Spine: Eco-Screendance – POSTPONED TO 10/8
This event has been postponed/rescheduled to Wednesday, October 8th, 6-7:30pm. Please join us then! Join us at The Crane Estate for a night of dance film, aimed to inspire environmental awareness. Liquid Spine dance films are created in site-sensitive locations around the world, with the goal of highlighting specific environmental… Read More
Explore! North Shore – Appleton Beaver Moon Hike
The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning
Join Native Nature Educator & Artist Elizabeth James-Perry on a plant walk on the trails at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, followed by a milkweed fiber processing demonstration. Participants will learn about culturally-important Indigenous woodland and coastal plants in the northeast. Autumn is a great time to use colorful… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Crane Coastal Lecture: Restoring Oysters & Our Coastal Marine Habitat
Join us for a lecture and Q&A, to learn about the important habitat restoration work of the Massachusetts Oyster Project, which works to restore oyster reefs, recycle shells, and engage communities in protecting our coastal waters. Oysters naturally filter and clean the ocean while creating critical habitat for marine life. Read More
CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: King Tide Sunset Hike
Join us to enjoy a guided hike with sunset views while also viewing the “wicked high tide” or king tide cover the marshes and coastline around The Crane Estate. This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king….tide that is. Join us for a hike to… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More