pruning

Beach Plum Pruning at City Natives

Preparing for summer’s abundance starts now with fruit tree pruning! Join Urban Grower Lacey for a pruning demonstration on our City Natives beach plums. Participants can take home beach plum cuttings to try their hand at propagation. This workshop is free and welcome to all. No registration necessary. Email Lacey… Read More

fire pit

CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits

There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More

Sugaring Bucket

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms

Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. This program is for families,… Read More

Maple sugar shack

Adult Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms

Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home! Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic… Read More

Valentines Crafts

CraneExplorer: Valentine's Coastal Crafts

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to learn fun craft ideas and make marine art with our coastal educators. This program will start with a beach walk to collect coastal treasures,… Read More

Bread

Sweet Baking with Sweet Potatoes – Adult Cooking Class

Sweet potato is one of winter’s most versatile ingredients. In this hands-on adult baking class, guest Chef Clarisse will show you how to bake using the naturally sweet, earthy flavor of sweet potatoes! We’ll make yeasty sweet potato bread dough. At the end of the class you’ll get bread dough… Read More

winter sowing

Winter Sowing (Winter Workshop Series)

Join us for a Winter Workshop Series at the Dudley Greenhouse! Looking to get a jump start on preparing your spring garden crops? Winter sowing is easy, doesn’t take up indoor space, usues recycled materials, and is a low cost way to produce a lot of seedlings. It is also… Read More

Full Moon

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Peaked Mountain with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Peaked Mountain in Monson, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three-hour hike is of moderate difficulty. With panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, the… Read More