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
Muffins and Mimosas Pride Walk at Weir River Farm
Celebrate Pride Month with us during a Muffins and Mimosas Morning Walk, in partnership with Weymouth Pride! Enjoy the summer air while strolling through Weir River Farm’s beautiful English woodlands and connect with other nature-loving hikers. Starting at Weir River Farm, join Weymouth Pride and Trustees staff for an easy… 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
Free Father's Day 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
Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology,… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Juneteenth Choate Island Kayak and Hike
The land that is now the Crane Estate has been shaped by many stories, some that are well known, and some that have yet to be shared. One important story that has been obscured is the story of enslaved people on Choate Island, including Jane and Violet, two enslaved girls… 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
Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Robert for a guided Full Moon Hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Held during each full moon, this 1.5-hour evening adventure follows the tractor path to the top of Hurlburt’s Hill under the light of the moon. Along the way, participants will experience the Cobble after dark while learning about… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Peaked Mountain in Monson, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. With panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, the summit of Peaked Mountain is a great place to… Read More
Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Robert for a guided Full Moon Hike at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Held during each full moon, this 1.5-hour evening adventure follows the tractor path to the top of Hurlburt’s Hill under the light of the moon. Along the way, participants will experience the Cobble after dark while learning about… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon 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 features mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern… Read More