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
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
Signs of Spring Bioblitz at Belle Isle Marsh
Join us at Belle Isle Marsh for a Signs of Spring Bioblitz and help document the changing season. Together, we’ll explore the marsh and look for signs of spring—new plant growth, returning birds, insects, and other wildlife. By observing and recording what we see, participants will… Read More
Found Foods Supper Club: A Hands-On Culinary Experience
Join Chef Jenny DeVivo for a unique hands-on culinary experience that celebrates food rescue, zero-waste cooking, and seasonal ingredients from local farmers, fishers, and food purveyors. Each session features a curated, on-the-spot menu dictated by the surplus ingredients available that week—transforming overlooked foods into delicious, sustainable meals. Attendees will actively… Read More
Dark Sky Week Star Party at Crane Beach
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week, April 13-20, and join us for a star party with the North Shore Astronomy Club on Tuesday, April 14 (back-up weather date, April 16). Club members will bring telescopes and their expertise to help us explore and view the dark sky from the Crane Beach… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
Landmarks & Landscapes: Guided Mushroom Foraging
Now you see them and then you don’t! Have you ever wondered about the wild mushrooms you see in nature? At this fun and educational outdoor event, we’ll review several methods beginners can use to identify and group similar fungi together, tips and tricks for locating mushrooms in seemingly… Read More
Bird Walks at World's End
Walk the trails of World’s End, especially “Bird Alley” and “The Valley” listening for seasonal bird songs and searching for bird activity. Positioned in Hingham Bay, World’s End offers an attractive green oasis for birds flying along the coast. Poor weather conditions and unfavorable fronts often force birds to make… Read More
Annual Farm Institute Egg Hunt
Join us for on the farm for an egg-ceptional egg hunt! There will be three separate egg hunts based on age: 2 and under, 3-5, and 6 and up for the more advanced egg hunt participants. Each age category features one golden egg with a special prize, will you be… Read More
Annual Seed Swap at Dudley Greenhouse
Spring is Here! Join us for our long awaited annual seed swap Swap seeds, stories, and gardening tips at this free community event hosted by The Trustees Boston Community Gardens and The Food Project’s Dudley Greenhouse. Please bring any stock of native, vegetable, herbal, or more seeds to swap… Read More
Landmarks & Landscapes: Full Moon Walk
The light of the full moon provides a mysterious and magical way to experience nature and the outdoors, including our upcoming outdoor event, Landmarks & Landscapes: Full Moon on April 2! Join us at Powisset Farm for this unique guided outdoor experience exploring the key features and landscapes of… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World’s End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon with a World’s End guide. Enjoy an hour-long hike to the top of… Read More