CraneExplorer Hike: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More
Owl Prowl at Copicut Woods
Join us to learn about the owls that breed in Massachusetts! We will talk about how to identify owls by call, where to find them, and how owls can successfully hunt at night. We will take our skills to the trail and listen for owls throughout this beautiful property. Read More
First Day Hike at Lyman Reserve
Begin 2024 on the scenic trails of Lyman Reserve. Outdoor Educators will share what’s happening in nature during January, and save space for storytelling and meditating on the year ahead. Read More
Family Hikes at deCordova
Join us for a walk in nature at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Outdoor instructor, Kate Hamm, will lead all ages, all levels hikes for families. Explore flora, fauna and art in this unique landscape. Friday, November 24, 2023, 11AM-12PM – Day after Thanksgiving – Gratitude and Awe… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More
Last Day Hike at Cornell Farm
End 2023 on a positive note as we explore beautiful Cornell Farm. We will stroll through wooded trails out to a boardwalk over the salt marshes of Dartmouth. Read More
Last Day Hike at East Over Reservation
Say goodbye to 2023 with us at East Over Reservation! Take in the beautiful winter views of East Over Reservation in Rochester, MA. Guides will introduce participants to the history and ecological features of the property while allowing space for storytelling. Come close out your year with a relaxing walk… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More
CraneExplorer: Cold Weather Feathers
Come explore the world of our resident winter birds here at Crane—beyond the Snowy Owl! Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours!) and join us in searching the water for Loons, Long-Tail ducks, Eiders, Scoters, Mergansers, and more! In the trees and sky, we might spot birds of prey, including owls,… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More
Full Moon & Folklore Walk at Appleton Farms
Join us at as darkness settles on the farm to immerse yourself in a nighttime adventure, guided only by the glow of the full moon. We will start the evening at the farmhouse where we will learn about the mysteries that the full moon holds, and read folk lore from… Read More