Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Every day brings a full list of barnyard chores to keep our farmyard friends happy and healthy—so let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program. Grab your muck boots and farm together as a family! Help care for our rabbits, goats, cows, chickens, and… Read More
Where Land Meets Sea: A Coskata–Coatue Nature Tour
Join our expert guides for an unforgettable over‑sand vehicle adventure through the pristine landscapes of the Coskata‑Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Explore a mosaic of rare coastal habitats, including sweeping barrier beaches, vibrant salt marshes, and dynamic marine ecosystems, and discover the fascinating plants and wildlife that call this unique place home. Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over a thousand jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here at Naumkeag. Hot cider and fall treats will be… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm
The Powisset Farm Barnyard is full again with sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs! Join all of our animals for our Story Hours. Spend your morning at Powisset Farm and experience an exciting way to foster a love of reading and animals. Explore the barnyard and meet our barnyard friends… Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over a thousand jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here at Naumkeag. Hot cider and fall treats will be… Read More
Farm Explorers at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm is full of barnyard fun! Meet our friendly goats, pigs, and all of the animals in the barnyard. We invite your little farmers to experience life in the barnyard up close and participate in age-appropriate activities and adventures on the farm. Farm Explorers is recommended for… Read More
Nature Play & Learn at Aha!
Join the Mobile Adventures team for our FREE Nature Play & Learn educational events every month at Aha! Find us at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park every second Thursday, all year round. These are hands-on outdoor education experiences designed to help children and families explore the natural world… Read More
Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms
Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails, woodlands, farm fields, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline, trails, and… Read More
Where Land Meets Sea: A Coskata–Coatue Nature Tour
Join our expert guides for an unforgettable over‑sand vehicle adventure through the pristine landscapes of the Coskata‑Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Explore a mosaic of rare coastal habitats, including sweeping barrier beaches, vibrant salt marshes, and dynamic marine ecosystems, and discover the fascinating plants and wildlife that call this unique place home. Read More
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is BACK! Explore our famous gardens as we transform Naumkeag into a celebration of autumn with over a thousand jack-o’-lanterns, hundreds of mums, pumpkins and countless gourds – most of which were grown right here at Naumkeag. Hot cider and fall treats will be… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on… Read More