Welcome to May, everyone! We’re looking forward to a month of springtime beauty, exciting tours, and outdoor adventures. 

The first full moon of May, the Flower Moon, is this weekend. Take it in on a hike at Peaked Mountain in Monson with our partners at Adventure East, or at World’s End in Hingham; on a walk in the Crane Beach dunes in Ipswich (family friendly version offered); Take in deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln by moonlight; or take a Creatures of the Night Hike at Lyman Reserve in Bourne, Plymouth, and Wareham. 

Spring BloomFest returns to Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens this weekend. Enjoy events among the flowers including yoga, or a garden and bulb tour. The Daffodil and Tulip Festival at Naumkeag in Stockbridge also continues. 

Continue to get into the spirit of Spring with a Heritage Stroll at Powisset Farm in Dover. Each step on the stroll brings the past to life through engaging tales of early agricultural life on the farm and the role of Amelia Peabody. Also, at Powisset, enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch crafted by Chef Thi. At Bear Swamp in Ashfield, get an introduction to Spring Plants. At City Natives in Mattapan, join a Master Urban Gardener practicum. Hone your gardening skills in an intensive and hands-on class at the peak of planting season. Explore What City Natives has to offer from a full greenhouse setup to rare fruit trees.