Elizabeth Perry Milkweed

Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning

Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning Join Native Nature Educator & Artist Elizabeth James-Perry on a plant walk on the trails at Appleton Farms, followed by a milkweed fiber processing demonstration. Participants will learn about culturally-important Indigenous woodland and coastal plants in the northeast. Autumn is a great time… Read More

Ada K Feb 24

Cancelled – CraneOutdoors: Marine Archaeology Lecture and Sunset Hike

Sunset views with a side of shipwreck! This program will start with an indoor presentation by David Robinson, our state Underwater Archaeologist, followed by a guided hike down to Steep Hill Beach to discover remnants of several shipwrecks, including the Ada K. Damon, which ran aground on Steep Hill Beach… Read More

King tide crane beach

CraneOutdoors: King Tide Hike

This high tide is royalty! Here’s your chance to see the king….tide that is. Join us for a hike to learn about extreme high tides, known as king tides, which are happening more often due to environmental change. These extreme tides have a variety of impacts on the coast, including… Read More

Ada K Damon Feb 2024

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Coastal views with a side of shipwreck! Participants will be guided on a hike from the Casino to Steep Hill Beach, while learning about local nautical history, including the role of Fox Creek Canal and Robinson Boat Yard in the area’s shipbuilding legacy, and the fascinating tale of the schooner… Read More

bartholomew's cobble

Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington

Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More

Ada K Damon Feb 2024

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Coastal views with a side of shipwreck! Participants will be guided on a hike from the Casino to Steep Hill Beach, while learning about local nautical history, including the role of Fox Creek Canal and Robinson Boat Yard in the area’s shipbuilding legacy, and the fascinating tale of the schooner… Read More

Ada K Damon Feb 2024

CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars

Coastal views with a side of shipwreck! Participants will be guided on a hike from the Casino to Steep Hill Beach, while learning about local nautical history, including the role of Fox Creek Canal and Robinson Boat Yard in the area’s shipbuilding legacy, and the fascinating tale of the schooner… Read More

bartholomew's cobble

Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington

Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More

snowy owl

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

snowy owl

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

snowy owl

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