CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova!
The Dog Halloween Costume Contest at deCordova is a “pawfect” opportunity for pups and their parents to show off their festive attire! All well-behaved dogs (and their owners) are welcome to enter the costume contest. Please bring your dog on leash and only bring dogs who can get along… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Guest of the Cranes
It’s 1929 and you’ve just arrived after a long journey to see the Great House at Castle Hill and to visit your friends, the Crane family, of Crane plumbing fame. You are greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. A… Read More
An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club amidst the beautiful landscape of the Fruitlands hillside for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Halloween in the Morning Mist
Celebrate Halloween at deCordova with your little one! Spend a crisp fall morning with your family in the Sculpture Park and complete gently-ghoulish activities designed for preschoolers and toddlers. Work with educators to explore spiders through a collaborative rope web installation and sculptures inspired by the 8-legged arachnids. Read More
Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike features mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern… Read More
Barn to Run Trail Race
Part of the Barn to Run Trail Race Series, the Powisset Farm Trail Run includes running the trails of the farm and through Noanet Woodlands. There are four race distances to choose from and your entry fee includes a great race on a well-marked course, plus swag, race photos, awards… Read More
Foundations and History at Ward Reservation
Join local historian and author Jane Cairns for this walk and learn about the early history of a piece of Andover that is now part of the Ward Reservation. The stone foundations on the southern edge of the Reservation near Tucker Road continue to spark interest and curiosity. Jane’s talk… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
Bioblitz at Appleton Farms
The Trustees are hosting a Bioblitz and Native Seed Workshop on Saturday October 24, 9am-12Noon. We are seeking volunteers and community members to assist us in censusing the plants and animals at this beautiful property. Participants can also choose to attend a native seed workshop where they will learn about… Read More
Sip and Sculpt: Ceramic Planter with a Friendly Face
Throughout the Sculpture Park you’ll find many hidden faces and abstracted human forms nestled within the landscape. Inspired by the interactions between these man-made figures and the natural world, we’ll be using air-dry clay to create our own planters in the shape of a human head, blending material, form, and… Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over a thousand jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here at Naumkeag. Hot cider and fall treats will be… Read More