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With our flower gardens, museum exhibitions, gardening workshops, hiking trails, and more, this spring can be fun for everyone.
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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!
Spring Family Fun
A variety of programs geared to get the whole family out! From art making to family hikes, you are sure to find something.
Gardening Programs
It's time to get your hands dirty! The Trustees has all your gardening needs covered with workshops and tours.
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 ...
Art-Making Programs
Harness your creativity through art-making classes across our properties.
Guided Hikes
Discover the beauty of special places at our fantastic locations around Massachusetts, all with a trusted guide.
Nature & Ecology
Hiking with Kids: Helpful Tips to Get You Started
April 14, 2022
As the weather warms, it becomes easier to think about taking kids out for a “b...
Fire Pits
Reserve your fire pit—for a cozy picnic, date night, or family outing at some of our most iconic properties!
Biergartens & Beer Events
Join us for beers in our spectacular settings: biergardens, after-hike tastings, craft beers at sunset picnics, and more!
Birding at Trustees Properties
Year-round, there are great opportunities to spot our feathered friends at various Trustees sites. Massachusetts birding at its best.
Full Moon Walks & Hikes
From Full Moon Hikes to Moonlit Meditations, you will find a nighttime experience to remember.
Trustees Campgrounds
The Trustees offer campgrounds set within spectacular natural surroundings.
Visit Our Public Gardens
Experience our unique public gardens.
Ideas for Hiking the Trustees
Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties across Massachusetts.
Nature & Ecology
Spring Ephemerals: Short-Lived Wildflowers
March 31, 2021
Where to find these mysterious and beautiful early blooms.
Health & Wellness Events
Slow down and enjoy the moment during mindfulness walks, forest bathing, meditations, and yoga classes.
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.
Places to Picnic
Here are the best handpicked picnic spots across all The Trustees' properties.
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
Friday, April 24
Friday, April 24
Hike & Seek: The Blooming Woods Walk
Long Hill | Beverly
Celebrate spring in the blooming gardens at Long Hill where woodland paths connect blooming gardens - explore with our activity bundle!
Friday, April 24
Friday, April 24
Tree ID Walk at Haskell Public Gardens
Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens | New Bedford
Participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife at Haskell Public Gardens!
Friday, April 24
Friday, April 24
Tree ID Walk on the Tattapanum Trail
Tattapanum Trail | Fall River
Participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife on the Tattapanum Trail!
Friday, April 24
Friday, April 24
Arbor Day at Rockie’s Urban Wild
Rockie's Urban Wild | East Boston
Start the City Nature Challenge with Us!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm | Hingham
Walk alongside our friendly flock as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of the outdoors.
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Hike & Seek: The Blooming Woods Walk
Long Hill | Beverly
Celebrate spring in the blooming gardens at Long Hill where woodland paths connect blooming gardens - explore with our activity bundle!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Turtles, Tadpoles and More! on the Quequechan River Rail Trail
Britland Park | Fall River
Participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife on the Quequechan River!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Shells, Snails and More! at Fort Taber Park
Fort Taber Park | New Bedford
Participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife at Fort Taber Park!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich
Join us as we explore this hidden gem of the Crane Estate at sunset!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Explore! North Shore: Spring Marsh Hike at Old Town Hill
Old Town Hill | Newbury
Hike at Old Town Hill and learn about the natural & human history and Trustees conservation efforts at this special place.
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Wildlife Trackers: A Nature Observation Program for Kids
East Boston Public Library | East Boston
Wildlife Trackers: Join the City Nature Challenge
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Hike & Seek: The Blooming Woods Walk
Long Hill | Beverly
Celebrate spring in the blooming gardens at Long Hill where woodland paths connect blooming gardens - explore with our activity bundle!
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Woodland Wildlife Walk in the Copicut Woods
Copicut Woods | Fall River
Participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife in the Copicut Woods!
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Woodland Wildlife Walk on the Ross Mathieu Trail
Ross C. Mathieu Trail | New Bedford
Participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife on the Ross Mathieu Trail.
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Beginner Birding in Whitney and Thayer Woods
Weir River Farm | Hingham
Join a Trustees educator on an beginner birding excursion in Whitney and Thayer Woods!
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
Explore Leatherbee Woods: Community Nature Observation
Spring Adventures
Step Into the Woods: Discover Leatherbee Woods.
Monday, April 27
Monday, April 27
Urban Wildlife Watching at Brooklawn Park
Ricketson Nature Center | New Bedford
Participate in the Greater New Bedford City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife at Brooklawn Park!
Monday, April 27
Monday, April 27
Urban Wildlife Watching at Kennedy Park
Kennedy Park | Fall River
Participate in the Greater Fall River City Nature Challenge by spotting and photographing wildlife at Kennedy Park!
Monday, April 27
Monday, April 27
Explore the Neponset Greenway: Community Nature Observation
Spring Adventures
Explore the Neponset Greenway: Community Nature Observation!
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, April 30
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich
See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, April 30
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich
Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, April 30
Spring BloomFest
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Join us for the start of spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend!
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, April 30
Spring BloomFest: Designing with Spring Bulbs
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Immerse yourself in the beauty of peak spring blooms through the eyes of a horticulturist with this guided garden tour.
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
Spring BloomFest: Morning Yoga in the Gardens
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Start your day surrounded by the beauty of spring blooms as you enjoy a peaceful, all-levels yoga session set within our formal gardens.
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich
See the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge cast in a whole new light and listen for nighttime sounds as you hike under the full moon.
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate | Ipswich
Enjoy a sunset on Crane Beach and see the dunes on Castle Neck cast in a whole new light as you hike under the full moon.
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
Full Moon Hike at World's End
World’s End | Hingham
Experience stunning views of the full moon from Planter's Hill.
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
Spring BloomFest
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Join us for the start of spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend!
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
Spring BloomFest: Garden & Bulb Tour
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
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Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1
deCordova by Moonlight – Flower Moon
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
See deCordova transformed by the moonlight on this special after-hours tour!
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 2
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 2
Spring Heritage Stroll at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm | Dover
Explore the history of Powisset Farm on a guided walking tour.
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 2
Spring Farm-to-Table Lunch at Powisset Farm
Powisset Farm | Dover
An intimate seasonal lunch by Chef Thi.
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 2
Spring BloomFest
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Join us for the start of spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend!
Saturday, May 2
Saturday, May 2
Introduction to Spring Plants
Bear Swamp | Ashfield
Join us for a walk at Bear Swamp Reservation to explore the plants that are beginning to emerge.
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 3
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 3
Spring BloomFest
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Join us for the start of spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend!
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 3
Spring BloomFest: Growing a Pesticide Free Garden Workshop
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Learn to cultivate a thriving, chemical free sanctuary to attract beneficial insects and use organic barriers.
Thursday, May 7
Thursday, May 7
Sip & Stem: Mother's Day Floral Workshop
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | North Andover
Design a spring-inspired floral arrangement and enjoy a curated wine tasting in celebration of Mother's Day.
Friday, May 8
Friday, May 8
Long Hill Plant Sale Preview Party & Silent Auction
Long Hill | Beverly
Enjoy a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, early access to premium perennials for sale, and join in the Silent Auction to bid on exclusive plants.
Friday, May 8
Friday, May 8
Mother's Day Tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Mother's Day tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival!
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm | Hingham
Walk alongside our friendly flock as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of the outdoors.
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
34th Annual Long Hill Plant Sale
Long Hill | Beverly
Shop a wide selection of plants, from old favorites to rare and unusual species grown at Long Hill.
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
Mother's Day Tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Mother's Day tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival!
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 9
Winging into Spring: A Birding Adventure Celebrating May Big Day 2026
Fruitlands Museum | Harvard
Join us for a day of feathers and fun as we celebrate spring at Fruitlands!
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
The Art of Presence: Mother's Day Family Yoga
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Spend Mother’s Day in a way that nurtures both body and spirit with yoga at deCordova.
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
The Art of Presence: Mother's Day Yoga
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a moment of calm with yoga at deCordova.
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day Tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Mother's Day tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival!
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 10
Curator Tour of Nature Sanctuary
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Join Chief Curator and Museum Director, Sarah Montross, for a guided exploration of the powerful, site-specific works of Nature Sanctuary.
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, May 16
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, May 16
Tea with the Tree Peonies
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Join us to celebrate the brief and beautiful blooming of our tree peonies with a special tea in the gardens!
Saturday, May 16
Saturday, May 16
Tree Peony Weekend
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Celebrate the short and spectacular bloom of Naumkeag’s tree peonies during a special weekend!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Vernal Pool Explorer Hike at Copicut Woods
Copicut Woods | Fall River
Learn about the ephemeral wonders that are vernal pools and investigate how nature changes in the spring season!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Owls Up Close at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich
Join us to learn about owls and get the chance to see these incredible birds of prey up close!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Guided Wildflower Walks
Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield
Join our veteran wildflower guides on a tour to learn all about our unique spring ephemerals before they are gone!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Tea with the Tree Peonies
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Join us to celebrate the brief and beautiful blooming of our tree peonies with a special tea in the gardens!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Tree Peony Weekend
Naumkeag | Stockbridge
Celebrate the short and spectacular bloom of Naumkeag’s tree peonies during a special weekend!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Printing with the Sun: Botanical Cyanotypes with Madge Evers
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Discover how to transform natural materials and sunlight into luminous blue prints!
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
The Art of Sun Printing: A Cyanotype Workshop
Weir River Farm | Hingham
Explore Weir River Farm’s English Woodlands, gather natural materials, and create your own sun‑printed cyanotype art.
Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17
Explore! North Shore: Vernal Pool Hike at Long Hill
Long Hill | Beverly
Explore the trails and gardens of Long Hill and search for amphibian eggs in vernal pools.
Thursday, May 21
Thursday, May 21
Found Foods Supper Club: A Hands-On Culinary Experience
The FARM Institute | Edgartown
Join Chef Jenny DeVivo in our farm kitchen as we celebrate food rescue, zero-waste cooking, and seasonal ingredients!
Saturday, May 23
Saturday, May 23
Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm
Weir River Farm | Hingham
Walk alongside our friendly flock as we explore the farm’s beautiful trails, taking in the sights and sounds of the outdoors.
Saturday, May 23
Saturday, May 23
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Fruitlands Museum | Harvard
Calling all woodland fairies and gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back!
Saturday, May 23
Saturday, May 23
Powisset Pals: Guided StoryWalk with Mia Wenjen and Kiddos in the Kitchen!
Powisset Farm | Dover
Join us at Powisset Farm for a guided StoryWalk hike with Mia Wenjen and a cooking class with Chef Maria!
Monday, May 25
Monday, May 25
The Art of Presence: Memorial Day Family Yoga
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Start your Memorial Day with a moment to move, breathe, and enjoy the morning together with yoga at deCordova.
Monday, May 25
Monday, May 25
The Art of Presence: Memorial Day Yoga
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln
Kick off Memorial Day at deCordova with an uplifting yoga practice!
Ideas for Hiking the Trustees
Curated lists and ideas for hiking Trustees properties across Massachusetts.
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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