Hiking
CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk, Ipswich, $$
Sun, February 16, 2025 - Sun, February 16, 2025
This hike explores the vast array of animals and plants. We will learn about survival in the dunes, the various ecosystems that make up Castle Neck and how everything works together in harmony.
Sun, February 16, 2025 - Sun, February 16, 2025
This hike explores the vast array of animals and plants. We will learn about survival in the dunes, the various ecosystems that make up Castle Neck and how everything works together in harmony.
Exploring the Blue Hills: Burnt Hill Path Hike, Milton, Free
Tue, February 18, 2025 - Tue, February 18, 2025
Explore the hidden trails behind Houghton’s Pond. About a 2.5-mile easy to moderate hike. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. For families and adults; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tue, February 18, 2025 - Tue, February 18, 2025
Explore the hidden trails behind Houghton’s Pond. About a 2.5-mile easy to moderate hike. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. For families and adults; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Nature’s Classroom: Fire in the Hills, Milton, Free
Tue, February 18, 2025
Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of fires in the Blue Hills, what was done correctly (and incorrectly) to fight them, and what impact climate change will have on fire danger in MA in the future.
Tue, February 18, 2025
Forest fires have impacted these hills for as long as humans have lived here. Discover the history of fires in the Blue Hills, what was done correctly (and incorrectly) to fight them, and what impact climate change will have on fire danger in MA in the future.
Off The Beaten Path Hike at Borderland State Park, Easton, Free
Thu, February 20, 2025
Join Park Staff for a guided hike. Explore different trails each week. Hikes are between 2-4 miles long on varied terrain at a moderate pace. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. (Teens+)
Thu, February 20, 2025
Join Park Staff for a guided hike. Explore different trails each week. Hikes are between 2-4 miles long on varied terrain at a moderate pace. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. (Teens+)
Spring Equinox Hike, Westwood, Free
Wed, March 19, 2025 - Wed, March 19, 2025
This family-friendly hike to Storrow Pond is expected to take 30–45 minutes; the event is from 6-8 PM. Ranger Tom will join us and be available for all of your Hale wildlife questions.
Wed, March 19, 2025 - Wed, March 19, 2025
This family-friendly hike to Storrow Pond is expected to take 30–45 minutes; the event is from 6-8 PM. Ranger Tom will join us and be available for all of your Hale wildlife questions.
Mushroom Walk, Westwood, Free
Wed, June 23, 2027 - Wed, June 23, 2027
Join us on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for early spring mushrooms. The walk is co-hosted with the Boston Mycological Club and is an introductory event.
Wed, June 23, 2027 - Wed, June 23, 2027
Join us on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for early spring mushrooms. The walk is co-hosted with the Boston Mycological Club and is an introductory event.