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
Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Read More
Coastal Lecture: Awareness Inspires Conservation
As our coastlines change, the areas where sharks visit along the coast is changing. With all the shark-tivity in 2024, the team at Crane Beach has been working with experts to learn more about these important top predators, and what their presence means for the health of our coastlines. One… Read More
Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Read More
Earth Day Paint and Plant at Weir River Farm
Celebrate Earth Day with a fun, hands-on activity for kids! Young artists and nature lovers will receive a flower pot to decorate with their own colorful designs. Once their masterpiece is complete, they’ll plant seeds that will grow into their very own plant! Once grown, they can… Read More
Spring Into Nature April Vacation Week
A field trip a day! Your child can spend school vacation week exploring different Island properties, learning about wildlife, growing food, making crafts, singing songs, listening to stories, and much more! Monday: The Farm Institute Tuesday: Long Point Wildlife Refuge Wednesday: Island Grown Initiative Thursday: Native Earth Teaching Farm Friday:… Read More
Beyond Tulips and Daffodils: Guided Garden Tour
Celebrate Earth Day with an exclusive guided tour led by Stephen Zelno, Naumkeag’s head horticulturist. Explore a vibrant array of early-season bulbs that bloom just before and into the first week of Daffodil season—going beyond the familiar Daffodils and Tulips. Stephen will introduce you to often-overlooked gems like… Read More
Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Read More
Spring Into Nature April Vacation Week
A field trip a day! Your child can spend school vacation week exploring different Island properties, learning about wildlife, growing food, making crafts, singing songs, listening to stories, and much more! Monday: The Farm Institute Tuesday: Long Point Wildlife Refuge Wednesday: Island Grown Initiative Thursday: Native Earth Teaching Farm Friday:… 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
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
Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Read More