Cancelled – Mindfulness Walk at World's End
Take a break from the stresses of everyday life and join a guided Mindfulness Walk at World’s End. This lovely property is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the outdoors and be present in the moment. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses on being present, taking in… Read More
Enchanted Forest at Weir River Farm
This event has sold out. Join us for a magical morning in our Enchanted Forest! We’ll listen to a magical story and then scramble through the fairy-filled English woodlands in search of fairy houses and hideaways. Along the way, if you find an acorn or stone, pick it up to… Read More
Kayak and SUP rental at Long Cove
Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of freshwater Long Cove Pond as you paddle or kayak on a self-guided tour. Rentals are available in the small shed on the western side of Long Cove Pond, a short walk down our wood chip trail and across our sandy beach. Read More
Explore! North Shore – Long Hill Hike
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 hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and taking… Read More
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Kayak and SUP rental at Long Cove
Enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna of freshwater Long Cove Pond as you paddle or kayak on a self-guided tour. Rentals are available in the small shed on the western side of Long Cove Pond, a short walk down our wood chip trail and across our sandy beach. Read More
A Clamily Meal: Family Clamming Class & Local Lunch with MV Shellfish Group
We’ll kick off the day at Katama Bay Landing with a hands-on lesson in harvesting our own quahogs. Learn from the MV Shellfish Group how to responsibly gather these island delicacies straight from the source. Then, we’ll head over to The Farm Institute, where the fun continues. You’ll get a… Read More
Fall Barnyard Buddies
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the farm and meeting our friendly animals in this program for families! Some examples of activities could be egg collecting, feeding the goats, or a farm story time. Every program ends with a visit to the Friendship Garden to help care for the plants growing. Read More
Castle Hill Performance: HEIST, a Magic Event at the Great House
Magicians spend years practicing moves so that you fail to notice the obvious. That is why a magician would make the perfect mastermind for a heist. Who needs a grifter, a safe cracker, or a get-away driver when you have a magician on your side. Evan can read you. He… Read More
Starry Night: Planets, Stars, and More with Arunah Hill
Join volunteers from the Arunah Hill Natural Science Center for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Notchview. Thanks to its high elevation and minimal light pollution, Notchview offers some of the best stargazing conditions in the region. Explore the beauty of the dark night as… Read More
Friends of Ward: Deer Management Walk at Ward Reservation
Walk amongst the Fall foliage at Ward Reservation and join leader Bob Dalton for an informative hike to one of the vegetation monitoring sites used to evaluate the effects of White-tailed Deer in on our forest ecosystem. This discussion will cover topics such as deer biology, impacts on vegetation,… Read More
Colorful Accordion Books
Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More