Powisset Pals – Afterschool Adventurers
Join us to explore Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands during our four-week afterschool program! Our Powisset Pals will participate in spring gardening, a plant and animal identification hike at Noanet Woodlands, and nature related art projects. This drop-off class is designed for children ages 7-11. Pre-registration is required. Minimum of… Read More
Owl Prowl Hike at Appleton Farms
Join us for a very special evening hike to hear the owls who might be out and about in the dark winter woods and fields of Appleton Farms. This hike will take place along the trails of Appleton, known to have multiple species of owls. Before our hike, you’ll learn… Read More
Owl Prowl at World's End
This event has sold out. Join us to learn about the owls that breed in Massachusetts! We will talk about how to identify owls by call, where to find them, and how owls can successfully hunt at night. We will take our skills to the trail and listen for owls… Read More
Secrets of the Winter Woods – Guided Hike at Rocky Woods
Winter is a wonderful opportunity to observe the secrets of the woods. With the dense summer canopy gone, the forest reveals the untold stories of the landscape. Will we see carved rocks, a pinecone buffet, nests high up in a tree, or cozy dens? What does it take for an… Read More
Winter Wildlife Tracking in Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join us on the trails of Whitney and Thayer Woods and adjoining Weir River Farm to learn animal tracking basics and identification skills! You’ll discover how to investigate the trail for footprints, scat, burrows, and other signs left behind by wildlife, and experience the outdoors in a new way. Bring… Read More
Family Explorer: Winter on the Lake at Moraine Farm
Hike along the shores of beautiful Wenham Lake on a glacial moraine and learn how this ridge formed thousands of years ago, as glaciers melted, scattering about rocks and sand to form the landscape we see today. Learn also about the importance of Wenham Lake as a water source, both… Read More
Family Wildlife Tracking at Notchview with Adventure East
Step into the mystery of the natural world and deepen your relationship with those who we share the land. This two-hour immersive experience introduces the foundational skills of wildlife tracking—learning to identify track and sign, interpret animal clues, and cultivate a mindful presence in nature. Through guided exploration and… Read More
Family Explorer: Winter Birds and Wildlife at Appleton Farms
What birds and other wildlife frequent the Appleton Farms fields, woodlands, and wetlands in the winter? This hike will start with some interactive games and demonstrations to get learners familiar with our resident winter birds and wildlife, and to introduce techniques for bird observation and animal tracking. We will then… Read More
Cancelled – Family Explorer: Winter Bog Walk at Ward
This event has been rescheduled to April Vacation (date TBD). Travel through the woods and across the boardwalk at Ward Reservation to discover a curious quaking bog habitat. Learn about insect-eating plants and other odd species that form a floating island of plants above a kettle pond formed by… Read More