Beautiful Saima Park in Fitchburg welcomes people to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike their trails on February 3, 10, and 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Explore the beautiful trails that the Finnish Ski Club has been using for decades. Travel the same paths legendary Saima Park skier Eric Ahti crossed. Don't worry about any […]
Come for a Moonlight Winter Walk at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary on February 23 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Hiking by moonlight connects you to the landscape in an entirely different way than hiking during the day. We'll explore with our ears as much as our eyes, appreciating the peaceful hush of the winter woods, perhaps […]
Hike the historic landscape of Fruitlands Museum by the light of the setting sun and rising moon, every month this summer, 7:00-8:30! The Fruitlands Staff will lead this easy-to-moderate hike through the Fruitlands Museum grounds. Enjoy stunning views of the historic landscape lit by the setting sun and the rising moon. We recommend wearing sturdy […]
Hike the historic landscape of Fruitlands Museum by the light of the setting sun and rising moon, every month this summer, 7:00-8:30! The Fruitlands Staff will lead this easy-to-moderate hike through the Fruitlands Museum grounds. Enjoy stunning views of the historic landscape lit by the setting sun and the rising moon. We recommend wearing sturdy […]
Hike the historic landscape of Fruitlands Museum by the light of the setting sun and rising moon, every month this summer, 7:00-8:30! The Fruitlands Staff will lead this easy-to-moderate hike through the Fruitlands Museum grounds. Enjoy stunning views of the historic landscape lit by the setting sun and the rising moon. We recommend wearing sturdy […]
Hike the historic landscape of Fruitlands Museum by the light of the setting sun and rising moon, every month this summer, 7:00-8:30! The Fruitlands Staff will lead this easy-to-moderate hike through the Fruitlands Museum grounds. Enjoy stunning views of the historic landscape lit by the setting sun and the rising moon. We recommend wearing sturdy […]
Winter won't stop this outdoor walk at the New England Botanic Garden on Wednesday, January 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Join instructor Hunter Blanchard, a horticulturist who focuses on North American native plant species, on a seasonal walk through the garden. It will also showcase some of the first plants in the Garden's collection along with new […]
Try listening for owls at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on Saturday, February 1 from 5:30-7:00pm. Our local owls can be very vocal this time of year. Get hands-on learning inside before going for a short hike. Be a night owl as you search for owls in the night! This program is for families with children […]
Relax with some outdoor meditation and yoga at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on Sunday, February 9 from 10-11:30 AM. Jen Songer, a yoga instructor with 13 years of experience, will lead this class. It begins with gentle standing yoga before heading out to the trails for more yoga and meditation. Enjoy some hot chocolate after […]
Wachusett Meadow in Princeton will lead an Adult Owl Prowl through the sanctuary on February 22, 6:30-8:00 PM. Learn about why owls are such fascinating birds, then go for a walk to search for owls on the sanctuary. Registration is required. Cost is $15 for Audubon members and $20 for nonmembers.
You can learn about the local animals and plants in the winter on this walk through Tully Lake Campground on March 2, 10:00-12:00. The guided hike with a naturalist can be done with snowshoes or shoe spikes. Learn about the birds that stay for the winter or what animals are leaving tracks in the snow. […]
Family Hike: Vernal Pool Exploration at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunday, March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Spring means that vernal pools are coming to life! These small but mighty water bodies teem with amazing life for just a few short weeks, and Wachusett Meadow is home to several of them. Come hike to a vernal pool and […]