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
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
Welcome to Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm! This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. Read More
Scenic Songs with Mark Erelli and Dinty Child
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers! Join us in scenic locations across the state with some of your favorite performing artists for a special, unplugged live music experience like no other. These acoustic shows are unique opportunities to enjoy live music in community and nature. On Saturday, September… Read More
Greenway Rides & Strides
How does climate change affect our local neighborhoods in Boston, and what does building a resilient future look like? Ride along the Greenway with The Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway and The Trustees Boston Waterfront Initiative to learn about the history of East Boston, and current planning for… Read More
Waterfall Hike: Bullitt Reservation to Chapel Brook with Adventure East
Come explore the local forests and waterfalls with our expert senior naturalist guide. On this Adventure you will have the opportunity to explore two astounding Trustees properties! Chapel Brook—a tributary of the South River— meanders through a dense hardwood forest before cascading over three bedrock ledges. In times of high… Read More
Flavorful Fermentation – Adult Cooking Class
Join Chef Thi Bowles for a hands-on beginner fermentation class. In this class, you’ll learn how to use farm-fresh ingredients to create your own fermented foods at home, packed with healthy probiotics. Using vegetables harvested at the end of the summer like peppers, cabbage and cucumbers grown at the farm,… Read More
Curator's Tour: 'a good many hands'
Ever wonder how objects are chosen for exhibitions? Or what discoveries are made during the process of putting an exhibit together? Join Senior Curator Christie Jackson for a behind-the-scenes view of the exhibit ‘a good many hands’ with special access to objects and the stories behind them. Your… Read More
Fall Fun Story Hour Pop-Ups: Changemakers
Join us throughout September and October and explore the natural world through stories, crafts, and fun fall activities in a landscape that inspired writers and environmentalists! Stop by the historic site for a free pop-up story hour where we’ll read nature inspired children’s books and do a simple craft together!… Read More