A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park
Join a deCordova Guide for a tour through the Park. Each tour is a lively conversation about artists, art-making processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Ask about your favorite sculpture, new acquisition, or the history of campus – from the glaciers cutting the landscape to how Julien and Lizzie de Cordova’s home became a Sculpture… Read More
Befriend the Barnyard at Appleton Farms
Discover our special barnyard animals! Our Angora rabbits Violet, Mabel, Oiver and Charles; Nubian goats Maeve, Morgana, and Mordred; dairy cows Gray, Jasmine, their calves Gigi and Joanie and our friendly flock of heritage chickens will take center stage as we learn about what makes them so unique. Read More
Nature Play Urbana: Mattapan Public Library
Curated for Preschool aged children, Nature Play Urbana will offer some nature theme exploration with the partnership of the East Boston Library this Winter and Spring. We will offer children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, a sensory activity craft, and a… Read More
Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm
Come in from the cold this winter and cozy up with a farm story and craft at Weir River Farm! Young guests and their caregivers are invited to listen to a story and enjoy a follow-up art or craft activity. While you’re here, be sure to enjoy the beautiful StoryWalk™… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows, goats, and rabbits, and find a spot to play under… Read More
Tots in the Kitchen
Join us for Tots in the Kitchen at Powisset Farm where toddlers will learn the basics of cooking! In these popular classes, toddlers will learn to make delicious and fresh recipes in our beautiful teaching kitchen. Recipes will focus on nutritious and tasty meals, while using ingredients sourced from our… Read More
ARTfull Explorations
Investigate ideas and unique materials inspired by themes and artists on view in the Sculpture Park. Find your own approach or collaborate to construct creative sculptures. Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. EACH MONTH’S INSPIRATION:January – Dan Graham’s Crazy Spheroid –… Read More
Befriend the Barnyard at Appleton Farms
Discover our special barnyard animals! Our Angora rabbits Violet, Mabel, Oiver and Charles; Nubian goats Maeve, Morgana, and Mordred; dairy cows Gray, Jasmine, their calves Gigi and Joanie and our friendly flock of heritage chickens will take center stage as we learn about what makes them so unique. Read More
CraneExplorer: Cold Weather Feathers
Come explore the world of our resident winter birds here at Crane—beyond the Snowy Owl! Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours!) and join us in searching the water for Loons, Long-Tail ducks, Eiders, Scoters, Mergansers, and more! In the trees and sky, we might spot birds of prey, including owls,… Read More
Full Moon & Folklore Walk at Appleton Farms
Join us at as darkness settles on the farm to immerse yourself in a nighttime adventure, guided only by the glow of the full moon. On our journey, we will learn about the mysteries that the full moon holds, and hear folk lore from around the world that celebrates her… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Snowy Owl Prowl
Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, these owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us for a family snowy owl prowl as we hike the dunes in search of… Read More
All Things Glowing Night Hike
Enjoy a lantern-guided night hike full of reflection and positive energy with The Trustees at Ward Reservation. As we reach the top of Holt Hill and the trees part to reveal a sky full of stars, participants will be greeted by glowing fire pits, s’mores and a fire spinning performance… Read More