CraneOutdoors: Winter Wildlife Walk
A CraneOutdoors Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Winter Wildlife Walk at Crane Beach
A CraneExplorer Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about some of the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of… Read More
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike is moderate difficulty, featuring mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among… Read More
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
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
Full Moon Owl Prowl at Lyman Reserve
Join us for a magical Full Moon Owl Prowl as we explore the fascinating world of owls that breed in Massachusetts under the glow of the full moon! We’ll discuss how to identify owls by their calls, where to find them, and the incredible adaptations that allow them… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World’s End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon with a World’s End guide. Enjoy an hour-long hike to the top of… Read More
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
CraneOutdoors: Winter Wildlife Walk
A CraneOutdoors Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are… Read More
First Day Hike at World's End
Start 2026 on the right foot—literally! Join us for a refreshing First Day Hike at World’s End and set the tone for a year of exploration and connection with nature. Breathe in the crisp winter air as we traverse scenic trails, admire sweeping views of the Boston skyline, and reflect… Read More
First Day Goal Setting Hike at Fruitlands
Set aside time to reset, reflect, and connect with the world around you and join Lead Nature Educator Stacie Korroch on a journey through the Fruitlands Trails. Throughout the program you’ll learn about the ways the natural world “resets” each winter and gets ready for spring, have time to… Read More
CraneOutdoors: First Day Hike in the Dunes
Start the year off outside with some fresh air. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle… Read More