World’s End Walks for Every Pace

In addition to Bird Walks and Moonlight Hikes, the Trustees offer excursions designed to appeal to different interests and activity levels:

Off the Beaten Path: for more adventurous hikers and families, these guided outings venture off the oft-traveled carriage paths and woodland trails, including Rocky Neck to explore the shoreline and juniper maritime forest.

Mindfulness Walks: these guided meditative walks make the most of the natural serenity of World’s End, inviting participants to relieve stress while reconnecting with nature.

Women’s Walks: occurring at World’s End as well as other Trustees properties statewide, these walks encourage women to come together as a community, enjoying the safety of walking trails together in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Natural History Walks: these family-friendly excursions focus on different themes in nature, such as the spring equinox/signs of spring, tree tours, insect investigations, geology explorations, and more.

Each of these walks will convene at the new Wakeman O’Donnell Center, near the entrance to World’s End. Registration is required.

Campouts and Summer Camps

Imagine pitching a tent under the stars atop a glacierformed drumlin at World’s End! In July and August, a limited number of registered campers will have the opportunity to set up camp, picnic in the great outdoors, toast marshmallows and tell stories around the campfire.

“This is a special opportunity to camp out overnight at World’s End,” points out Elyssa Scheck, Engagement Manager for the reservation.

For youngsters who’d like to explore World’s End by day, summer camps are offered in one-week sessions from late June to mid-August.

“Each week features different activities and adventures,” reports Jasmine Smith-Gillen, Education Manager and Camp Director at World’s End. Guided by rangers and educators in the field, activities include exploring the natural landscape; searching for snails, crabs and other marine life; building forts and fairy houses; educational games; bird-watching at the bird blind; crafts, reading and more. Early registration is recommended.

By KATHLEEN MCKENNA

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