Painting Demonstration with Mary Rose O'Connell
Join renowned oil painter Mary Rose O’Connell for an Artist Demonstration at our Wayside Galley in conjunction with her showcase, Seashores and Gardens. Feel free to drop by any time during the demonstration, find inspiration, and enjoy watching an expert at work. Advanced registration is recommended but not required. Read More
Plant Based Dyeing Workshop
Learn how to use your harvest from the garden to make natural plant dyes! Participants will work with 100% cotton bandanas and ground Marigold flowers during this hands on dye workshop. Individuals will receive an in depth intro to the Natural Dye process from mordant to dye, leaving with their… Read More
SOLD OUT: Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
Registration for this class is now closed. For more information on other Master Urban Gardener Courses this fall and winter, visit Master Urban Gardener – The Trustees of Reservations The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect… Read More
Yes on 6 – Membership Webinar
At the ballot this November we have an important opportunity to protect and to restore forests, farms, wildlife habitats, safeguard clean rivers and drinking water, and to create more parks and trails by voting YES on Question 6 to Protect Water and Nature. The Trustees is a leading member in… Read More
**NEW DATE** Spotlight Talk with a Curator: Eye of the Beholder
**This program has been rescheduled to October 16** Join The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Art, Tess Lukey (Aquinnah Wampanoag), for a Spotlight Talk in the Wayside Gallery. Tess will share an artwork from the new exhibit Eye of the Beholder. The show brings together objects from across Clara… Read More
Stew Season: Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Soup’s on! In this hands-on adult cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to craft three hearty, warming, and delicious fall stews utilizing Powisset’s peak fall produce. Between smoky chicken stew with butternut squash and kale, pork and pinto bean chili, and coconut curried… Read More
Winter Solstice Restorative Yoga Workshop
The winter solstice is a time to be gentle on the body, exercise self-reflection, and set intentions for the upcoming 2027 year. Join Mandy Lubas and Kristen Harte from Holistic Therapies 4Life and honor the tradition of the solstice with a gentle yoga practice, sound healing (including a gong and… Read More
Focaccia and French Onion Soup: Adult Cooking Class
Good things come to those who wait—especially golden focaccia and deeply caramelized French onion soup. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will guide you through mixing, proofing, and baking flavorful focaccia, while sharing practical tips to save time without sacrificing quality. You’ll also learn how to slowly caramelize onions… Read More
Growing Together: Natural Holiday Gifts from the Garden
Turn the garden’s bounty into thoughtful, handmade gifts for the holiday season. This hands-on workshop explores creative ways to use dried herbs, flowers, seeds, and other garden-grown materials to make simple, beautiful gifts such as garden-inspired sugar scrubs, botanical sachets, infused salts, tea mixes, and natural decorations. Participants will leave… Read More
Kids Gather, Make, Give: Children’s Natural Gift Making Workshop at Appleton Farms
Come to Appleton Farms’ Education Barnyard and gather with community, family, and our barnyard friends for a festive day of natural and repurposed crafting. Designed for families with children ages 3–12, this workshop will feature craft tables in the carriage barn where children can make recycled material handmade cards, stamped… Read More
Date Night: That's Amore – Adult Cooking Class
Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. Create your own spaghetti kiss homage in this Italian-inspired class where we’ll make our own pasta, mix and simmer tender ricotta meatballs, and master the tableside Caesar, before capping everything off… Read More
Entertaining 101: Adult Cooking Class
Become the host with the most in this hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Charlotte to master low-stress party snacks, discuss strategic party preparation, and gain confidence in your ability to entertain, impress, AND maintain your sanity! We’ll prepare delightful deviled eggs, savory roast beef and horseradish cream gougères cheese puffs,… Read More