Outdoor Recreation

Spring Adventures

With our gardens bursting with flowers, museum exhibitions, gardening workshops, hiking, and more, this spring can be fun for everyone.

Ah, Spring! Birds are chirping, the grass is greening, the buds are popping… time to get out and celebrate the restorative delights of the season.

Trustees has hundreds of programs, workshops, and events to suit your every wish and whim—from gardening classes to public garden tours, from cooking to crafting, afterschool adventures for kids to weekend outings for all ages, and so much more.

 

Spring at the Trustees

There's nothing better than a garden in bloom during spring!
Little girl at Book Bugs

Spring Family Fun

A variety of programs geared to get the whole family out! From art making, family hikes, to cozy fire pits, you are sure to find something.
Elnora

Gardening Programs

It's time to get your hands dirty! The Trustees has all your gardening needs covered with workshops and tours.
Picnic Perfect

Picnic Events

Warm weather calls for eating outdoors!

Barnyard Fun

The youngest residents of Trustees farms can't wait to meet you!

Finding Signs of Spring

From catching a glimpse of migratory birds to listening to new life on a warm spring day, here are a few of our favorite ways to find signs of spring...

deCordova Exhibitions

Current, upcoming, and past exhibitions at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Events on our Farms

Looking for some fun on a farm? From barnyard cuddles, goat hikes, pizza picnics, and more -- you and your friends or family are sure to find an udderly ...
Two children standing outdoors next to an art project at a Trustees property

Art-Making Programs

Harness your creativity through art-making classes across our properties.

Lyman Trail

Guided Hikes

Discover the beauty of special places at our fantastic locations around Massachusetts, all with a trusted guide.
Massachusetts Hiking Challenge

Hike Trustees

The Trustees Hiking Challenge: With over 100 places and hundreds of miles of trails to explore, join our free challenge to get you hiking and exploring M...
Family at a Fire Pit

Fire Pits

Reserve your fire pit—for a cozy picnic, date night, or family outing at some of our most iconic properties!
Couple of beers on the patio at deCordova

Biergartens & Beer Events

Join us for beers in our spectacular settings: biergardens, after-hike tastings, craft beers at sunset picnics, and more!
Birding at Bartholomew's Cobble

Birding at Trustees Properties

Year-round, there are great opportunities to spot our feathered friends at various Trustees sites. Massachusetts birding at its best.
a full moon takes up the majority of the frame, cresting over dark pine trees

Full Moon Walks & Hikes

From Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations, you will find a nighttime experience to remember.
Photo by Jerry Monkman

Trustees Campgrounds

The Trustees offer campgrounds set within spectacular natural surroundings.

Visit Our Public Gardens

Experience our unique public gardens.
castle hill family hike

Ideas for Hiking the Trustees

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties.

Nature & Ecology

Spring Ephemerals: Short-Lived Wildflowers

March 31, 2021

Where to find these mysterious and beautiful early blooms.
beach yoga

Health & Wellness Events

Slow down and enjoy the moment during mindfulness walks, forest bathing, meditations, and yoga classes.
Home School Scientists

Outdoor Learning for Kids

Drop-off and parent-child programs for elementary age students at several properties along with learning pod field trips for private groups.
beer at sunset

Places to Picnic

Here are the best handpicked picnic spots across all The Trustees' properties.
Two people in a Trustees kitchen putting spoonfuls of filling on dough to make ravioli

Cooking Classes

The Trustees teaching kitchens have a wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels designed to help you boost your culinary game.

Fruitlands Exhibition Events

Discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and more relating to exhibitions at Fruitlands Museum.
More Spring Activities
castle hill family hike

Ideas for Hiking the Trustees

Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties.

Nature & Ecology

Vernal Pools

March 12, 2021

Small seasonal pools found throughout Massachusetts that fill up with water for p...

Spring Family Fun

A variety of programs geared to get the whole family out! From farmyard friends, to guided spring walks, to the wonder of spring blooms, you are sure to ...

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