Frog in Water

Vernal Pool Explorer Hike at Copicut Woods

What’s a vernal pool? During this family-friendly hike, you’ll learn about these ephemeral wonders and investigate how nature changes in the spring season. Vernal pool hikes are extra special at Copicut Woods, where you can look and listen for woodpeckers at field edges and warblers in the thickets. You’ll also… Read More

Full Moon Over Dunes

CraneExplorer: 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

Full Moon Over Dunes

CraneExplorer: 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

Kennedy Park

Urban Wildlife Watching at Kennedy Park

Come and explore one of Fall River’s urban green spaces and participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4 day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in their community and… Read More

Brooklawn Park

Urban Wildlife Watching at Brooklawn Park

Come and explore one of New Bedford’s urban green spaces at Brooklawn Park and participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4-day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in their… Read More

Spring

Hike & Seek: The Blooming Woods Walk

Celebrate spring along the Garden-to-Garden Trail at Long Hill, where woodland paths connect blooming gardens and invite you to explore with our self-guided activity bundle. During April Vacation Week, families are invited to get outside and explore flowers emerging from the forest floor, discover signs of new life, and follow… Read More

Copicut Ribbon Hike

Woodland Wildlife Walk in the Copicut Woods

Come and explore one of Fall River’s natural woodlands in the Copicut Woods and participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4 day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in… Read More

Mathieu Trail

Woodland Wildlife Walk on the Ross Mathieu Trail

Come and explore one of New Bedford’s natural woodlands on the Ross Mathieu Trail and participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4-day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in… Read More

Spring

Hike & Seek: The Blooming Woods Walk

Celebrate spring along the Garden-to-Garden Trail at Long Hill, where woodland paths connect blooming gardens and invite you to explore with our self-guided activity bundle. During April Vacation Week, families are invited to get outside and explore flowers emerging from the forest floor, discover signs of new life, and follow… Read More