CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes
While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes,… Read More
Halloween in the Morning Mist (for toddlers-preK and their grownups)
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. Enjoy festive storytelling by children’s librarians from Lincoln Public Library and create a giant spider web with fun art materials. 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! Get in the Halloween spirit as community members showcase their beloved (and costumed) pups. All well-behaved dogs (and their owners) are welcome to enter the costume contest. Judges… Read More
Bird Watching Exploration on the Belle Isle Marsh
On this stunning DCR property at Belle Isle Marsh, we will have a FREE monthly birdwatching walk at Belle Isle Marsh, Boston’s last remaining salt marsh. We will watch the wave of migratory birds call this place home throughout the seasons and learn about climate change and the importance of… Read More
Hunt for Halloween Mushrooms Guided Hike
It’s almost Halloween! Our special foray at Chestnut Hill Farm will be to find fungi and we will focus on some “scary” and Halloween-themed mushrooms. You’ll learn about Witches’ butter, Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms, Dead man’s fingers, and varieties of bleeding fungi. As day turns to dusk, you’ll also get… Read More
Not-So-Spooky Halloween Family Adventure
Looking for a not-so-spooky Halloween event for the family? Wondering what, or who, makes all of those noises at night? Join us at Rocky Woods for a nature craft, full moon hike, and s’mores around the campfire (weather permitting)! As we learn about the creatures of the night, we… Read More
Gather with Goats at Powisset Farm
Spend some quality time in the Powisset Barnyard with one or more of our friendly goats! Goats are naturally playful and curious creatures. Spend some time hanging out with them, accompanied by a Powisset barnyard staff member, and it won’t be long before you’ve made some new cuddly goat friends. Read More
Fall on the Farm at Appleton
Celebrate the autumnal season with Fall Saturdays at Appleton Farms! Spend the day outdoors with friends and family while you eat, drink, and revel in the multitude of fall scenes that can be found on our farm. We will have a snack table running on the patio of our… Read More
Mushroom Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Calling all mushroom enthusiasts! Join us for a Mushroom Walk with mycologist Aaron Keaton. After a rainy summer season, wild mushrooms are thriving along the interconnected trails of Whitney and Thayer Woods, Weir River Farm, and Turkey Hill! This will be an easy to moderate walk along dirt trails with… Read More
A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Join a deCordova Guide for a tour through the Park. Each tour is a lively conversation about artists, art-making processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Ask about your favorite sculpture, new acquisition, or the history of campus – from the glaciers cutting the landscape to how Julien and Lizzie de Cordova’s home became a Sculpture… Read More
Shibori Dyeing Workshop at deCordova
Shibori, the elegant forbearer to psychedelic tie-dye, is a Japanese dyeing technique. The term “shibori” comes from the Japanese “shiboru,” meaning “twisted and pressed”. Designs are created by folding, binding, and compressing fabric before submerging it in dye. The manipulation of the fabric from the 2-D plane into a 3-D… Read More
Spirits of The Old Manse
Join us anytime between 5:30 and 8:30 PM for our popular Spirits of the Old Manse Halloween Program, back by popular demand! Explore our historic 254-year-old museum home by candlelight. Afterwards, stick around for s’mores and Halloween stories by the fire pit, and outdoor activities like pumpkin bowling and shadow… Read More