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

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

11.11.18 ARTfull Explorations Votives

Maker Space: Winter Break

Investigate ideas and unique materials inspired by themes and artists on view in the Sculpture Park. Find your own approach or collaborate to construct creative works of art. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. For any age and an accompanying adult – all are welcome. Read More