Shells, Snails and More! at Fort Taber Park
Come and explore one of New Bedford’s coastlands at Fort Taber Park and participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4-day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in their community… Read More
Turtles, Tadpoles and More! on the Quequechan River Rail Trail
Come and explore one of Fall River’s natural wetlands on the Quequechan River and participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4 day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in… Read More
Arbor Day at Rockie’s Urban Wild
Join the Greater Boston Resiliency Initiative and Tree Eastie for the first day of the City Nature Challenge with a morning at Rockie’s Urban Wild. We’ll begin by spending time caring for trees and learning about the role they play in supporting urban ecosystems. Then, we’ll… Read More
Tree ID Walk at Haskell Public Gardens
Come and explore one of New Bedford’s urban green spaces at Haskell Public Gardens and participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4-day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in… Read More
Tree ID Walk on the Tattapanum Trail
Come and explore one of Fall River’s natural woodlands on the Tattapanum Trail and participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge! This City Nature Challenge is a part of a free 4 day worldwide event where the public helps conservation science, by taking photos of wild organisms in… Read More
Bloom & Breath Spring Yoga
Welcome the season with Bloom & Breathe Yoga, a calming evening designed to help you unwind, restore, and reconnect. Through gentle yoga, mindful breathing, and nourishing practices, this class invites you to soften the body, quiet the mind, and release built-up tension. Held in a supportive… Read More
Maker Space: Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day at deCordova with a hands-on Maker Space inspired by the natural world! Explore themes of sustainability, renewal, and our connection to the environment as you experiment with creative and unexpected materials. Work independently or collaborate to build imaginative works of art that honor… Read More
Earth Day Wildflower Walk
Join our veteran wildflower guides for a guided tour of the Ledges Trail to celebrate Earth Day. 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… Read More
Family Explorer: Spring Bog Walk at Ward Reservation
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
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
Vernal Pool Explorer Hike at Copicut Woods
What’s a vernal pool? During this family-friendly hike, you’ll learn about these ephemeral wonders and investigate how nature changes in the spring season. Vernal pool hikes are extra special at Copicut Woods, where you can look and listen for woodpeckers at field edges and warblers in the thickets. You’ll also… Read More
Growing Together: Dahlia Growing Workshop
Unlock the secrets to stunning blooms in this dahlia growing workshop. Participants will dig into essential planting and care techniques to ensure a prolific season as we cover tuber basics and division. Participants will learn to navigate pest and disease management with ease, along with pro tips for harvesting long-lasting… Read More