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SUMMARY:Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
DESCRIPTION:Step out amongst 10\,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk\, you’ll see apple\, peach\, pear\, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday\, weekdays and afternoons.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/free-self-guided-spring-orchard-walk/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown
DESCRIPTION:Babson Boulder Parking\nCherry Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\n$10 for CAM Members\, $20 for non-members\nRegistration Required \nOn Cape Ann\, the name “Dogtown” conjures up many things — vast woodlands and trails; stone walls and cellar holes; tales of witches and widows; an ill-fated bullfighter; pastures\, picnics and blueberries; a sea of rocks. Dogtown is all of these things and more. But first\, it is a place where proud people once lived and worked\, at the center of Gloucester\, for nearly 150 years – until it became “Dogtown” and died out. \nThis tour will take you down the main roads of this early settlement\, to meet some of the people\, see where they lived and hear their stories. You will learn how Dogtown got its name\, why people left\, and how it has changed in the 200 years since the last house came down. You will hear about writers and artists who were inspired here\, and reservoirs that were built here. Finally\, you will see some of the inspirational word-boulders along the trails that are the lasting legacy of entrepreneur and philanthropist Roger Babson (1875-1967)\, and a symbol of the enduring nature of this special place called Dogtown. \nThis walking tour is three miles and will take approximately two hours. The route is over hiking trails that are generally easy\, but uneven\, with rocks and roots underfoot. Hiking attire and footwear advised; also\, walking poles if you use them. Bring water and insect repellent. The tour will start at the main entrance to Dogtown\, off Cherry Street. Meet at the parking lot a short distance up Dogtown Road\, on the right. There is parking for a few cars in the lot; otherwise\, park along the right side of the road\, after the parking lot\, or along Cherry St. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The tour will depart on time. \nPhoto Credit: Marsden Hartley (1877-1943). Summer Outward Bound\, Gloucester\, 1931\, oil on board. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift of the estate of Robert L. French\, 2009 [Accession # 2009.51.9]
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/walking-tour-historic-dogtown/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Babson Boulder Parking\, Cherry Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical,Outdoor Recreation
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SUMMARY:CoastalExplorer: Animals in the Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Take in beautiful views of the Crane Wildlife Refuge while learning about estuary critters and how life survives in this ever changing environment at the Crane Boat Dock. Families will conduct measurements of water quality and weather\, census native vs. Non-native crabs\, collect and observe plankton using field microscopes\, and observe the ever-shifting tides. Join this program to discover a lesser-known area of the Crane Estate\, on the backside of Crane Beach along the picturesque Castle Neck River. \nThis program is part of the CoastalExplorers spring monthly series\, highlighting different habitats around our coast at The Crane Estate. Other programs in this series include Sand Dune Safari (Sunday\, 4/13) and Shoreline Shipwreck Scholars (Sunday 6/1). You can register for one\, or get a 15% discount if you register for all three. To access this discount contact CraneOutdoors@thetrustees.org to get the coupon code before you sign up. \nCraneExplorer events are family-friendly educational programs and hikes for all ages. Not just a walk in the woods\, these family-friendly experiences teach kids and delight adults by exploring the wonder of our coastal habitats and the rich history of the Crane Estate. Best suited for children ages 5+
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coastalexplorer-animals-in-the-estuary/
LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoor Recreation
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