equinox hike

Spring Equinox Walk at Beaver Brook with Adventure East

Celebrate the turning of the seasons with Adventure East on a mindful Spring Equinox Walk at The Trustees’ newest property, Beaver Brook. As winter softens and spring begins to stir, we’ll explore the emerging signs of renewal—budding branches, birdsong, and the gentle thaw of the forest floor. This guided walk… 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

Pine cone tree rw

Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk at Notchview with Adventure East

Join Adventure East and expert naturalist, William Randolph, for a guided exploration of winter’s quiet brilliance. 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 to identify winter… Read More

Bobcat track

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

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

Pine cone tree rw

Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk at Chesterfield Gorge with Adventure East

Join Adventure East and expert naturalist William Randolph for a guided exploration of winter’s quiet brilliance. 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 to identify winter… Read More

Full moon

Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for an enchanting Full Moon Snowshoe Hike at Notchview in Windsor, MA, where the mystical energy of the full moon illuminates our path and fosters a sense of community. This approximately three hour hike is moderate difficulty, featuring mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among… Read More

fire pit

CraneOutdoors: Winter Solstice Hike and Fire Pit Adventure

Join us for a beautiful hike to Cedar Point to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Winter at the Crane Estate has much to offer and while you may be familiar with Crane Beach, Cedar Point is a much less-explored part of the property. You will encounter maritime scrub forest, woodland trails,… Read More