Women's Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods – Red Loop
Welcome Women! Join us on an easy to moderate 2.5 mile hike through Whitney and Thayer Woods. During the hike enjoy the warm spring air while glimpsing wildlife among the budding trees and connect with other women who enjoy the outdoors. This hike is part of a series of women’s… 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. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike to the… 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: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… 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. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike to the… 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: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Guided Wildflower Walks
Join our veteran wildflower guides for a guided tour of the Ledges Trail. Learn all about the different flowers that are blooming, the insects that pollinate them and what makes them so unique. Spring wildflowers are extremely unique and have extremely short bloom times. Because of this, flowers that will… Read More
CraneExplorer: Mother's Day Coastal Crafts
This Mother’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to make a gift for Mom, OR bring Mom along for a fun coastal art-making outing! This program will start with a beach walk to… Read More
Explore! North Shore: Full Moon Hike at Ward Reservation
The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and… Read More
Friends of Ward: Spring Wildflowers of Ward Reservation
Join us for a morning guided hike with a Friends of Ward volunteer through the trails of Ward Reservation in search of native wildflowers that are blooming in our New England spring. This guided hike is about 2-3 miles and will take approximately 2-2.5 hours. This hike is recommended… Read More