wildflower walks

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

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Daffodil & Tulip Festival

Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More

naumkeag

Daffodil & Tulip Festival

Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More

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Gardening 101 Series

Hone your skills with this three workshop series on gardening basics. Join expert gardeners for hands on learning about gardening techniques. Each workshop will build off of the last for a deeper understanding of how to build a healthy foundation in spring for the growing season to come. Attend whichever… Read More

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Spring Foraging Walk

Join The Trustees and Boston Food Forest Coalition in exploring Leland Community Garden for wild growing plants. Enjoy a short stroll around the Leland garden where you’ll gain basic skills to identify some tasty wild edible plants common in urban settings within the Greater Boston Area. We’ll focus on ethical… Read More

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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

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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

naumkeag

Daffodil & Tulip Festival

Our annual Spring Celebration is back! The Daffodil & Tulip Festival at Naumkeag returns for its 6th year this April and May, 2025. Stroll through the 8 acres of our world-renowned gardens artfully decorated with daffodil, tulip and minor bulbs as we celebrate the return spring in the Berkshires. Our… Read More

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Nature Play for Early Learners

Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our Nature Play for Early Learners four part series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us. Intended for ages 2-6, we welcome kids to explore our gardens with hands on art and exploration activities. This… Read More