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SUMMARY:Homeschool Adventures: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures\, exercise\, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate\, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include kayaking\, tide pooling\, wetland exploration\, orienteering\, gardening\, obstacle course design\, and more! \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Adventures: Session 1- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on September 15\, 22\, 29 & October 6. \nSeptember 15: Tidepool & Shoreline Exploration at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 22: Kayaking Adventure at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 29: Ponding & Invasive Species Management at Appleton Farms\nOctober 6: Obstacle Course Design Challenge at Appleton Farms\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-adventures-session-1/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:Choate Island Day
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here\, deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep\, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and fishers\, then to generations of the Choate family\, and was later a retreat for Cornelius and Miné Crane\, who loved the place so much they decided to be buried at the summit. \nThis year\, we are again offering both a Self-Guided and Guided experience. Both will allow visitors to explore the extent of the island. The Guided experience will be led by a trained guide for the first 90 minutes of the program on a more thoroughly interpreted walk across the island\, after which visitors will be free to take their time getting back to the boat dock. The Guided experience starts at the island-side boat dock and ends at the Choate Island summit. However\, we will have staff and volunteers scattered across the island to provide interpretation for self-guided visitors as well. See ticketing options below for Guided and Self-Guided tours. \nPark at Crane Beach\, which is at the end of Argilla Road. Parking will be free for this event. Board our shuttle bus to take you straight down to the boat dock (less than 5-minute drive). There you can check in (if you purchased tickets online) or buy tickets “at the door” (if available) before boarding the ferry to the island\, which is less than a 10-minute boat trip one-way. The shuttles will run continuously between 10AM and 3PM. The last boat returns from the island at 3PM. \nBelow is a sampling of events for the day (subject to change): \nTalks on Choate Island life\, human\, and natural history\nProctor Barn open house\nChoate House self-guided tours\nHikes to the Crane Burial Site\nSelf-guided walking tour\nKids scavenger hunt\nShoreline walk and beachcombing\nLight refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch but remember to carry out all that you carry in\, and please\, no alcohol. \nTicket Options: \nChoate Island Day – Guided Experience (Morning) 10AM-12:30PM\nNonmember Adult $50/Member Adult $40\, Nonmember Child $35/Member Child $28 \nChoate Island Day – Guided Experience (afternoon) 12:30PM-3PM\nNonmember Adult $50/Member Adult $40\, Nonmember Child $35/Member Child $28 \nChoate Island Day- Self-Guided Tour\nNonmember Adult $40/Member Adult $32\, Nonmember Child $30/Member Child $24 \n(Photo: Stoney Stone/Trustees)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/choate-island-day-2/
LOCATION:The Crane Estate\, 310 Argilla Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Family,Historical,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees - The Crane Estate":MAILTO:craneoutdoors@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Adventures: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures\, exercise\, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate\, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include kayaking\, tide pooling\, wetland exploration\, orienteering\, gardening\, obstacle course design\, and more! \nThis is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups. \nThe class takes place rain or shine\, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle. \nHomeschool Adventures: Session 1- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on September 15\, 22\, 29 & October 6. \nSeptember 15: Tidepool & Shoreline Exploration at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 22: Kayaking Adventure at the Crane Estate\nSeptember 29: Ponding & Invasive Species Management at Appleton Farms\nOctober 6: Obstacle Course Design Challenge at Appleton Farms\nTuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/homeschool-adventures-session-1/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Appleton Farms\, 219 County Road\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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