Winter kids at Appleton

February Vacation at Appleton Farms

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More

Winter kids at Appleton

February Vacation at Appleton Farms

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More

Winter kids at Appleton

February Vacation at Appleton Farms

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More

Blue Jay

Family Explorer: Winter Birds and Wildlife at Appleton Farms

What birds and other wildlife frequent the Appleton Farms fields, woodlands, and wetlands in the winter? This hike will start with some interactive games and demonstrations to get learners familiar with our resident winter birds and wildlife, and to introduce techniques for bird observation and animal tracking. We will then… Read More

Ward cattail

Family Explorer: Winter Bog Walk at Ward

Travel through the woods and across the boardwalk at Ward Reservation to discover a curious quaking bog habitat. Learn about insect-eating plants and other odd species that form a floating island of plants above a kettle pond formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. What makes this swampy place a… Read More

Winter kids at Appleton

February Vacation at Appleton Farms

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More

Winter kids at Appleton

February Vacation at Appleton Farms

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program… Read More

Long Hill Winter

Family Explorer: Sleepy Garden Hike at Long Hill

What happens to the garden in winter? This hike will start with a story & discussion, and then we will head out on the trails and through the gardens at Long Hill to learn about plant life cycles and how gardens and forests go dormant in the winter to prepare… Read More

family yoga in the museum gallery

Cancelled – Art of Presence: Family Yoga at deCordova

Need to get out of the house? Try the Art of Presence: Family Yoga, a playful and engaging yoga experience at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Families will move, stretch, and breathe together in a fun and welcoming environment. These interactive sessions encourage creativity, mindfulness, and… Read More