The Trustees of Reservations

📍Have you ever been to Ward Reservation in Andover? Get ready and follow along with Trustees Social Media & Digital Content Manager, Renee, as they spend the day exploring and creating content at Ward Reservation. #TheTrustees #GRWM #GetReadywithMe #SocialMediaManager #WardReservation #AndoverMA #MerrimackValley #SpecialPlaces #Hiking #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: A video highlighting Ward Reservation in Andover, MA as seen through the perspective of the Trustees social media manager.]

Massachusetts’ special places belong to everyone. Help us share our state’s natural and cultural treasures with more people than ever before—make your gift today! Help us reach our $75,000 challenge goal by September 30 to protect and share the places and experiences you love—for everyone, forever. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/e3y-54mZ 📷: Moose Hill Farm, Sharon – credit: Mark Gardner #TheTrustees #SpecialPlaces #Gift #Conservation #CulturalTreasures #Nature #Outdoors #Accessibility [Description: Beautiful fall photo of picturesque Moose Hill Farm in Sharon, MA.]

Are you ready for a September Supermoon? 🌕✨ On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:35PM EDT the Full Harvest Moon will experience a partial lunar eclipse that will be visible for North and South America (except for Alaska), Europe, most of Africa, western Asia, and parts of Antarctica. This eclipse will take place during a "supermoon," which will make the moon appear slightly larger in the night sky. This occurs when the moon is slightly closer to Earth, which happens because the moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, or oval shaped. Celebrate the beauty of the September Full Harvest Moon and Lunar Eclipse with The Trustees! Join us on one of our Full Moon hikes across the state - a perfect way to explore our trails and scenic landscapes under the glowing moonlight. Whether you're walking the dunes trails at Crane Beach or enjoying deCordova Sculpture Park under the big moon, let nature's light guide you into the new season. 🍂🌾 See our full moon adventures here (or see our link in bio): https://lnkd.in/efUbM3JC 📷: Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown #TheTrustees #HarvestMoon #TrusteesTrails #FullMoonMagic #ExploreNature #FallAdventures #FullMoon #LunarEclipse #Supermoon #FullMoonHikes

🎨🍂 Save the date(s) for the 2024 Fruitlands Craft Festival on September 21 & 22, from 10 AM to 4 PM! Held at the beautiful Fruitlands Museum @fruitlandsmuseum in Harvard, enjoy stunning views while exploring handmade crafts from New England artisans. From jewelry to pottery and woodwork, it’s the perfect fall event to discover unique gifts. 🎁 Tickets include entry to museum exhibits, trails, and more. Rain or shine, this family-friendly event is not to be missed! 🌟 📍 Get your tickets here (or see our link in bio): https://lnkd.in/e9A6mQMD #TheTrustees #FruitlandsCraftFestival #NewEnglandCrafts #FallFestivalFun #HandmadeArt #SupportLocalArtisans #ExploreFruitlands #Accessibility [Description: Photos from the Fruitlands Craft Festival in Harvard, MA.]

🌱 Calling all green thumbs and climate champions! 🌱Join us on Saturday, September 28 at Nightingale Community Garden of @boston_community_gardens in Dorchester for a day of celebrating and learning about urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston! This fair will have climate justice related activities and games and hands-on demos, like apple cider pressing and pickling. Enjoy food from Fresh Food Generation, music by Tjovi Ginen and fresh produce sold from local urban farms. 🥒🍎 Don’t forget to enter your best harvest in our veggie competition for a chance to win! 🎉 Fun and learning for all ages. Free & Welcome to all. Learn more here (or see our link in bio): https://lnkd.in/ecc_eH9y #TheTrustees #UrbanAgFair #ClimateJusticeBoston #GrowYourCity #FreshFoodFun #HandsOnDemos #UrbanHarvestCompetition #NightingaleCommunityGarden #BostonCommunityGardens #Accessibility [Description: Photo of Nightingale Community Garden in Dorchester and a flyer for the Urban Agriculture and Climate Fair.]

Spend the day with us on Saturday, September 28th on stunning Choate Island, the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge! 🦊🦅 Explore scenic trails where deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex Bay. You will experience a carefree day of adventure and discovery of this special island steeped rich in history. Choose between a Self-Guided or Guided Tour. Our Guided Tour includes a 90-minute interpretive walk with a knowledgeable guide, ending at the island’s summit. Prefer to explore on your own? Staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the island to provide insights. Park for free at Crane Beach and hop on our shuttle to the boat dock. Ferries run continuously from 10 AM-3 PM. To learn more and sign up, see our website (or link in bio): https://bit.ly/47wT4lu #TheTrustees #ChoateIslande #ExploreCraneWildlife #TrusteesTrails #Nature #History #WildlifeRefuge #DiscoverEssexBay #GuidedTours #SelfGuidedAdventures #IslandGetaway #SalemMA #IpswichMA #EssexMA #Accessibility [Photos highlighting Choate Island and Choate Island Day on the Crane Wildlife Refuge in Ipswich, MA.]

City Natives in Mattapan, which is part of our Boston Community Gardens network @boston_community_gardens serves as The Trustees’ native plant nursery for the people of Boston and beyond. The roughly half-acre site holds a greenhouse and hoophouse where we propagate 200+ species of native plants for sales and community garden common areas. We also grow vegetable seedlings for our fall (and spring) plant sales. And speaking of plant sales, leaf your worries behind and come to our fall plant sale happening this September 13-14, September 20-21, & September 27 from 9AM-3PM. Open for walk-ins. Pre-order online to guarantee your selection! Preorder here or see our link in bio: https://bit.ly/4gmVK99.. #TheTrustees #FallPlantSale #CItyNatives #Mattapan #MattapanMA #PlantLover #UrbanGreenery #LeafItToUs #Accessibility [Description: Photos of City Natives in Mattapan, MA.]

Our signature Halloween events 🎃 at Naumkeag @naumkeagofficial in Stockbridge (The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show) and Long Hill @thetrusteeslonghill in Beverly (Halloween on the Hill) are now on sale for all! Some weekend dates have started to sell out, so we recommend booking your tickets in advance. Make sure you look for our Sensory-friendly days, which offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-sensitive environment. We can't wait to share this spooky season 👻 with you! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehgusgXG or tap the link in bio to learn more. 📷: Long Hill, Beverly 📷: Naumkeag, Stockbridge – credit: David Edgecomb #TheTrustees #Pumpkins #PumpkinShow #Naumkeag #LongHill #BeverlyMA #StockbridgeMA #HalloweenEvents #SpookyEvents #FamilyFriendlyEvents #Accessibility [Description: Photos of the Trustees Pumpkin Shows from the two properties that host them.]

World’s End: where the views are stunning and the trees are… electrifying! ⚡ Last month, this tree at World’s End @worldsendreservation in Hingham took a direct hit from a lightning bolt, leaving behind an impressive scar. Next time you’re visiting World’s End, see if you can find the lightning tree (tag us if you do)! 🌳 🌩️ Have you ever seen a tree struck by lightning? Let us know below! #TheTrustees #TheTrusteesOfReservations#ThingsToDoSouthShore #SouthShoreMA #ThingsToDoMA #HinghamMA #WorldsEnd #WorldsEndReservation #WorldsEnd #Accessibility [Description: Photo of a tree at World's End that was struck by lightning, leaving a scar behind.]

In the northeast corner of Massachusetts, lies a small town called Newbury. If you find yourself in the area, make sure to visit this lovely, idyllic property called Old Town Hill. When you arrive, you can ascend a short but slightly rigorous climb to the top of this 168-ft coastal hill and enjoy panoramic views of the Great Marsh and New Hampshire's Isle of Shoals. Old Town Hill is a spectacular mix of tidal rivers, salt marsh, open fields, and woodlands; it is truly a wonderful hidden little gem on the North Shore. #TheTrustees #OldTownHill #Hike #FallHike #NewburyMA #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: Short video highlighting Old Town Hill in Newbury, MA.]