Wildlife Identification Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a one-hour easy-paced wildlife identification hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Learn how to identify the animals that live in the area by examining tracks, scat, fur, bones, game trails, and other signs of wildlife activity found throughout the landscape. During the program, participants will explore the ecology… 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
Beginner Birding in Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join The Trustees for a Beginner Bird Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods! Our guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of birding while leading you through parts of this 834-acre forest. This hike is geared towards beginners but all are welcome! This will be an easy to moderate walk… Read More
Creatures of the Night Hike in Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join us for a magical Creatures of the Night Hike as we explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife! We’ll discover how mammals, owls, frogs, and more survive so well at nighttime. As we wander the trails, we’ll talk about the unique adaptations that allow these creatures to thrive in… Read More
Fern Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a 45-minute guided fern identification walk along the 1.5-mile Ledges Trail at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Explore one of the region’s richest fern habitats and discover more than 53 fern species growing among the Cobble’s unique limestone rock formations and alkaline soils. This easy-paced hike will introduce participants… Read More
Wildlife Identification Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a one-hour easy-paced wildlife identification hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Learn how to identify the animals that live in the area by examining tracks, scat, fur, bones, game trails, and other signs of wildlife activity found throughout the landscape. During the program, participants will explore the ecology… 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 to… Read More
Urban Wild Trackers: Leatherbee Woods
We’re looking to build a group of volunteers who want to learn phenology, the study of seasonal changes in plants and wildlife, and spend time in this Urban Wild noticing how things change over time. Urban Wild Trackers meets twice a month and invites you to… Read More
Fern Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a 45-minute guided fern identification walk along the 1.5-mile Ledges Trail at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Explore one of the region’s richest fern habitats and discover more than 53 fern species growing among the Cobble’s unique limestone rock formations and alkaline soils. This easy-paced hike will introduce participants… Read More
Walking Tour of World's End
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of World’s End on a guided walking tour! Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour will take you along rolling hills, scenic coastal views, and tree-lined carriage roads while uncovering the fascinating natural history of this special place. Whether you’re a first-time… Read More
Wildlife Identification Walk
Join Ranger Robert for a one-hour easy-paced wildlife identification hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Learn how to identify the animals that live in the area by examining tracks, scat, fur, bones, game trails, and other signs of wildlife activity found throughout the landscape. During the program, participants will explore the ecology… 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