June 11
Loon Watching
A pair of common loons nest at Little Long Pond. This series of three field walks will follow a loon family through chick rearing and provide insight into their ecology. Sign up for more than one walk to see the chicks grow and mature.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
July 3
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up. ​​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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July 11
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors. ​​​​
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
July 18
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors. ​​​​
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
July 25
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors.
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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August 1
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors.
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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August 12
Asticou Walk & Talk
Garden Manager Mary Roper will lead a tour of the Asticou Azalea Garden, sharing the history, horticultural practices, and her garden expertise while addressing interests and questions of the participants. This activity is for Forget-Me-Not level members and up.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
August 21
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia members and up. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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August 27
Q & A with Director of Natural Lands
This informal walk with Tate Bushell is a great opportunity to learn how we manage our natural lands. Bring your questions and hiking shoes; we will circle the pond by walking north on the David & Neva Trail and south on the carriage road. Walking distance: 2.5 miles
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
September 5
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors.
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
June 25
Wildflowers of Little Long Pond
Wander the fields and forest of our natural lands and discover the diversity of wildflowers. Practice identifying what we find and learn more about the natural history of the flora at Little Long Pond. ​
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1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
July 9
What goes into trail building?
Explore the art of trail building within the Preserve. See what it takes to design and build a sustainable trail, learn some history of local trail building, look at our trail restoration projects, and get a hands-on demonstration of stone shaping. Walking distance up to 1.5 miles. ​
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1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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July 15
Thuya Garden Walk: History & Caretaking
Garden Manager Ben Boegehold will lead a conversation about the history and care of the landscape at Thuya Garden and the Asticou Terraces. This activity is offered for Forget-Me-Not level members and up. ​
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
July 23
Tree & Shrub Identification & Natural History
Wander the fields and forest of our natural lands and discover the diversity of trees and shrubs while learning how to use a field guide of your choice.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
July 30
Asticou Walk & Talk
Garden Manager Mary Roper will lead a tour of the Asticou Azalea Garden, sharing the history, horticultural practices, and her garden expertise while addressing interests and questions of the participants. This activity is for Forget-Me-Not level members and up. ​
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11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
August 6
Loon Watching
A pair of common loons nest at Little Long Pond. This series of three field walks will follow a loon family through chick rearing and provide insight into their ecology. Sign up for more than one walk to see the chicks grow and mature. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
August 14
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia members and up.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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August 21
Thuya Garden: Border Gardens Walk and Talk
Explore the colorful and fragrant border gardens planted with a combination of perennials and annuals. Enjoy the beautiful blossoms while learning about design, history, and horticultural practices with Head Gardener Wendy Dolliver. This activity is offered for Forget-Me-Not level members and up. ​
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
August 29
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors.
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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September 10
Meadows of Little Long Pond
We will explore the meadows at Little Long Pond and discuss the Preserve’s current and future meadow management. Learn about the meadows as a biological community, what restoration efforts are taking place, and how the Preserve may shape the future meadows to increase their diversity. Walking distance: up to 2.5 miles.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
July 2
Loon Watching
A pair of common loons nest at Little Long Pond. This series of three field walks will follow a loon family through chick rearing and provide insight into their ecology. Sign up for more than one walk to see the chicks grow and mature. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
July 10
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Register for this event​​​​​​​​
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July 17
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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July 24
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up.
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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July 31
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve.
This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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August 7
Carriage Ride
Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride along the roads of the Preserve. This activity is offered for Dahlia level members and up. ​
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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August 15
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors. ​​
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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August 22
Evening at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of an early evening visit to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden. This activity is offered for Lily, Trillium, and Birch level donors.
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4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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September 3
Thuya Lodge Tour
Step back in time as you explore the historic Thuya Lodge, originally built in the early 20th century by Joseph Henry Curtis. Linda Thayer, lead greeter and docent, will share the rich heritage and stories of this cherished summer lodge.
This activity is offered for Forget-Me-Not level members and up.
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​9:00 - 10:00 a.m.