candlelit christmas

A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse

Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a breathtaking colonial home, beautifully transformed for the holiday season! Uncover the enchanting tales woven into its rich history during this captivating tour. Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended. Upon arrival, please check in at the bookstore. Read More

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Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society at deCordova

As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or… Read More

stargazing

Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society at deCordova

As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or… Read More

Winter Solstice Wonderland

Powisset Pals – Winter Solstice Wonderland

Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice in a wonderland of hiking, crafting, and playing games! Our Powisset Pals will enjoy a guided hike along our StoryWalk. To warm up after the hike, we will head into the Powisset Kitchen to create a solstice inspired craft and play a… Read More

candlelit christmas

A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse

Step back in time and embark on a candlelit journey through a breathtaking colonial home, beautifully transformed for the holiday season! Uncover the enchanting tales woven into its rich history during this captivating tour. Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended. Upon arrival, please check in at the bookstore. Read More

Pine cone tree rw

Winter Solstice Tree ID Walk

Celebrate the winter solstice with a guided walk led by herbalist and arborist Alex Klein in the Leland St Cooperative Garden. Even after fall winds have stripped them of their leaves, trees provide clues to their identification by way of their bark, leaf scars, and other individual characteristics. We will… Read More

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Appleton Culinary Workshop: Chicken Pot Pie

Warm up this season with a hands-on Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie Culinary Workshop at Appleton Farms, where you’ll craft a comforting classic using locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. . Workshop Includes: Appleton Farms Baker Kami Turgeon leading participants through a hands-on pie crust making demonstration using local flour Learning… Read More

Pine cone tree rw

Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk at Mount Warner with Adventure East

Join Adventure East and expert naturalist William Randolph for a guided exploration of winter’s quiet brilliance at Mount Warner. As we snowshoe through forested trails, we’ll investigate how nature survives in winter, how buds and bark reveal seasonal strategies, and how snowpack shapes the lives of plants and animals. Learn… Read More

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Women of Agriculture Hike at Appleton Farms

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day at Appleton Farms! Women have shaped Appleton Farms for centuries: from Indigenous women who were the primary farmers and preservers of food, to Joan Appleton and her ancestors, to our current Trustees staff farmers. Learn about these women and the grit it takes… Read More