Literary Legacy: A Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Reopening Summer 2025 for the first time since 2019!! Step into the world of 19th-century poet, journalist, and conservationist William Cullen Bryant at his beloved family homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers a look inside Bryant’s thoughtfully preserved country estate, where he spent his… Read More
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and… Read More
Pastel Artist Demonstration – Wave
Join the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society for an Artist Demonstration at our Wayside Galley in conjunction with their Color and Light exhibit. Feel free to drop by any time during the demonstration, find inspiration, and enjoy watching an expert at work. Please check out the dates and demonstration topics… Read More
Gardening 102 Series
Deepen your skills with this three workshop series on gardening maintenance. Join expert gardeners for hands on learning about gardening techniques. Each workshop will build off of the last for a deeper understanding of how keep your garden thriving through the summer months. Attend whichever workshop you can, or all… Read More
Holding Water: Artist Workshop with Evelyn Rydz
Join us for an an immersive, hands-on workshop in which participants will explore the intersection of art and the environment under the guidance of artist Evelyn Rydz. Inspired by the installation Holding Water, participants will engage with themes of water conservation, sustainability, and the natural world through creative expression. Drawing… Read More
Cancelled – Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for this farm-to-table cooking experience with chef Jenny Devivo! These classes will focus on the bounty of the season and the unique flavors of Martha’s Vineyard in coordination with the growing seasons of our farm. We will start with a tour of our Friendship Garden to harvest… Read More
Custard-Based Ice Cream Making Adult Class
Join Chef Melissa McCullough in the farm kitchen to learn the art of homemade custard-based ice cream! Participants will tackle every step of the ice cream making process, from tempering the custard, to building the flavors, and churning the base. We’ll be making three separate flavors to share, flavors to… Read More
Crane Wellness Elemental Retreat Series – Earth
Embark on a transformative journey to reconnect with your inner self and the elements of nature. Our “Crane Wellness Elemental Retreat Series” is a sanctuary for nurturing your nervous system, improving your well-being, and enjoying being immersed in the outdoors with the 2,100 acres of the beautiful Crane Estate. Each… Read More
City Natives Learning Series
City Natives Plant Nursery will be hostly monthly horticultural workshops open to the public, all focused on native plants in the city. Join one or all of these free workshops in the beautiful plant nursery. Native plant seedlings will be available for sale. July 12- Edible Native Plants: Join… Read More
Pastel Artist Demonstration – Landscapes
Join the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society for an Artist Demonstration at our Wayside Galley in conjunction with their Color and Light exhibit. Feel free to drop by any time during the demonstration, find inspiration, and enjoy watching an expert at work. Please check out the dates and demonstration topics… Read More
Gardening 102 Series
Deepen your skills with this three workshop series on gardening maintenance. Join expert gardeners for hands on learning about gardening techniques. Each workshop will build off of the last for a deeper understanding of how keep your garden thriving through the summer months. Attend whichever workshop you can, or all… Read More
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms
Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms Join us for open and free programming and demonstrations every Saturday! Meet the animals of Appleton, learn about why farmers keep animals, and the role they play alongside us on the farm. These rotating family-friendly farm education sessions are for all ages- kids and… Read More