Nature & Outdoors

Arnold Arboretum Self-Guided Walking Tours, , Free
Sun, April 13, 2025  -  Wed, November 26, 2025   
From flowers and fragrance to fruits and textures to the bare bones of winter’s deciduous plants, the Arnold Arboretum is a dynamic landscape throughout the year! Families can also take the self-guided tour with a plant treasure map.

🐎 Boston Park Rangers Summer 2025 Programs, , Free
Thu, May 1, 2025  -  Thu, August 7, 2025   
Join the Boston Park Rangers for a series of free educational programs that bring local history, nature & wildlife, to life in our parks. These family-friendly events are a great way to enjoy the outdoors.

Strawberry Picking at Tougas Farm, , $
Mon, June 2, 2025  -  Wed, June 25, 2025   
Pick-Your-Own strawberries, strawberries desserts at the farm kitchen, playground and petting zoo make for a great family day at Tougas Family Farm

Wildlife Kayak Tours, , $$
Tue, June 3, 2025  -  Sat, September 13, 2025   
Join SSC naturalists and our Marine Mammal Rescue team for fun and informative wildlife paddles, and explore Little Harbor and Hampton Falls, and its estuarine waters.

Little Growers Garden Club (Ages 4-6) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Wed, June 18, 2025  -  Wed, July 9, 2025   
Gardeners will learn about soil, seeds, watering, plant growth through games, songs, and hands-on gardening. By the end of the program, each family will have a thriving mini-garden space.

Thursday Summer Evenings at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Thu, June 19, 2025  -  Thu, August 28, 2025   
Enjoy live music from talented local musicians, sip refreshing craft beers and cocktails, play lawn games, and savor delicious dinner specials. Wander the Garden’s woodland trails, and enjoy colorful sunsets over the Wachusett Reservoir.

Minecraft Forest and Fairies: A 2-Day Outdoor Adventure, , $$
Tue, June 24, 2025  -  Thu, June 26, 2025   
Minecraft Forest and Fairies: A 2-Day Outdoor Adventure. Camp is For Curious & Creative 3rd–5th Graders. Hosted by Farrington Nature Linc in Lincoln, MA. Join Us!

Work in the Spring Garden, , $$
Thu, June 26, 2025  -  Thu, June 26, 2025   
Join our hands-on workshop focused on summer gardening essentials. Discover best practices for pruning, natural pest management, water-wise irrigation, and seasonal care for your edible and native plants.

Desert Terrariums (Ages 7-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Thu, July 3, 2025  -  Thu, July 3, 2025   
Get introduced to some of the Garden's strangest plants as we get up close and personal with succulent and cacti species. Learn how these plants are uniquely adapted to their warm weather habitats.

Nature Play Day, , $
Sat, July 5, 2025  -  Sat, July 5, 2025   
Gather with friends and family for nature exploration and outdoor activities. We'll search the park for interesting plants and animals, learn what makes each unique, and play fun games!

Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen, , $
Sun, July 6, 2025  -  Sun, July 6, 2025   
Experience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer.

Snail Slime (Ages 5-8) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Sun, July 6, 2025  -  Sun, July 6, 2025   
Learn about the amazing adaptations of snails and explore how these gastropods use slime to get around. Use these animals as inspiration as we mix up our own snail-inspired slime recipes.

Landscape Design: Wilding Your Perennial Garden, , $$$
Thu, July 10, 2025  -  Thu, July 24, 2025   
In this three-session workshop, you’ll learn how to select a personal garden color palette, how to create planting combinations that will flower in seasonal succession, and how to use drifts, masses, and individual plants.

Nature Play Festival - free!, 
Fri, July 11, 2025  -  Fri, July 11, 2025   
Have fun, explore, and learn outdoors and inside at Discovery Museum’s free Nature Play Festival! Enjoy food, music, and fun as we connect with nature and appreciate the wonderful planet we all call home.

Camp Ramah Prospective Family Day, July 13, 2025, , Free
Sun, July 13, 2025  -  Sun, July 13, 2025   
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF JEWISH SUMMER CAMP Tour Our Facilities: Discover our scenic lake, expansive sports fields, creative arts center, and the thrilling ropes and adventure course!

Homeschool: Tree of Life (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Fri, July 18, 2025  -  Fri, July 18, 2025   
Hike the forest trails as we discover the fascinating world of trees and the vital role they play in a forest ecosystem! We will explore how trees grow, support wildlife, and their underground networks.

Family Tea Party (Ages 8+) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Wed, July 23, 2025  -  Wed, July 23, 2025   
Sip, savor, and explore the world of natural teas! In this family-friendly workshop, participants will taste test a variety of herbal teas while learning about the unique flavors and benefit.

Fantastic Frogs (Ages 4-8) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Sat, July 26, 2025  -  Sat, July 26, 2025   
Join us for a frog-tastic garden adventure as we learn about the unique species that call New England Botanic Garden home. From Wood Frogs to Bullfrogs, learn to identify these amazing amphibians.

Birds in Flight (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Thu, July 31, 2025  -  Thu, July 31, 2025   
Learn the basics of species identification by physical characteristics and calls as we take to the trails and search for different birds that make their homes in our gardens.

Boston Blooms with Daffodils Beautification Initiative 2025, 
Sun, September 14, 2025  -  Tue, September 30, 2025   
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will once again distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide.