We Walk the Woods!
Walk the trails with a group at Harold Parker State Forest every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting location varies weekly. Email trek.reef@mass.gov for location.
When:
Wednesdays at 10:00am
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Early Spring Birds at IRWS
Come learn what birds are returning after spending the winter months in the warm south. Equipped with binoculars, let's see how many different colors, sizes and sounds of birds we can find. We'll observe nests and attempt to build one of our own!
When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10-11:30am
Saturday, April 27, 2024 10-11:30am
Location:
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…
When:
Saturdays through May 26, 2024 10am-Noon
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Signs of Spring at Maudslay
Spring is finally upon us! Learn about what happens in the spring and explore all the changes taking place in the park with the interpreter guiding this experience of discovery. We will walk around 1.5 miles. Trails can be muddy.
When:
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2-3:30pm
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Big Night at IRWS
Each year on the first warm rainy night of spring, wood frogs and mole salamanders begin a mass migration to the vernal pools where they breed. If you happen to be out on one of these evenings, the experience can be like a spectacular amphibian celebration. It's called "Big Night!" For families and kids ages 4 and up.
When:
Saturday, April 13, 2024 6-8pm
Location:
Story Walk |This Is the Nest Robin Built
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise at Halibut Point State Park ! Join us on the grounds of the for a self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book This is the Nest Robin Built, by Denise Fleming. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. A wonderful story awaits! For pre-K-age 7 with adult.
When:
Daily February 17-25, 2024 8am-4pm
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Vernal Pools | Family Nature Series
Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages! What sound do frogs make? Turns out, they make a lot of different sounds! Come meet the residents of the vernal pools to learn who says ribbit, quack, chirp, peep and more!
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024 10-11:30am
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CraneExplorer: Navigate the Estate
Join this Castle Hill education program and scavenger hunt to learn compass, map reading, and orienteering skills, and use these skills to solve challenges around the Castle Hill trails and grounds. Learn about the habitats, history, and culture of the estate while collecting clues to solve our explorer’s challenge! This program involves walking 1-2 miles over grass, gravel trails, and sand with moderate elevation gain.
When:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10am-Noon
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CraneExplorer: Shipwreck Scholars
Coastal views with a side of shipwreck! Families will be guided on a Castle Hill hike through the salt marsh, dunes, and 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 Ada K Damon, wrecked on Steep Hill Beach in 1909. Participants will have the chance to make observations and measurements of the shipwreck, to learn how marine archaeologists and the Trustees are working to research and protect such artifacts.
When:
Saturday, April 6, 2024 3:30-4:30pm
Monday, April 15, 2024 11am-1pm
CraneExplorer: Cold Weather Feathers
Join The Trustees of Reservations to explore the world of our resident winter birds here at Crane—beyond the Snowy Owl! Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours!) and join us in searching the water for Loons, Long-Tail ducks, Eiders, Scoters, Mergansers, and more! In the trees and sky, we might spot birds of prey, including owls, hawks, falcons, and eagles, alongside hardy songbirds and woodpeckers. A variety of shorebirds round out the viewing possibilities!
When:
Thursday, March 24, 2024 10am-Noon
Location:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Friday, September 20
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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