Special Places | Winter 2017 by The Trustees of Reservations

WINTER 2016 VOLUME 24 NO. 4

FOR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE TRUSTEES

Mission Accomplished

Steep Hill is finally protected

BE A TRUSTEES VOLUNTEER

Get your hands dirty!

Work with Trustees staff, meet others who share your interests, and contribute to the value our special places bring to the community. Ongoing and short-term opportunities this winter include: KITCHEN Assistants, Cheese Ambassadors Flexible schedules Boston Public Market, Boston awolf@thetrustees.org

Property Ambassadors Flexible schedules Boston Community Gardens, Boston awolf@thetrustees.org

Nature-Based Educator, Guest Services Ambassador Flexible schedules Rocky Woods, Medfield esmall@thetrustees.org

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STATE

Cultural Resource Campaign Complete Trustees has completed its multi-year, $26.6 million Bringing Our Stories to Life cultural resources fundraising campaign, one year earlier than originally anticipated. Thanks to the generosity and commitment of nearly 300 donors, the campaign has funded critical restoration projects at such cultural sites as Castle Hill, The Old Manse, and Naumkeag, and enabled the recent protection and restoration of culturally significant sites like the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens in New Bedford and the Governor Ames Estate in Easton. Articles in recent issues of Special Places have spotlighted the most visible efforts supported by this campaign, from historic house and garden renovations to new property acquisitions, and beyond: the campaign has also provided Trustees

the opportunity to invest in new public education initiatives, expand visitor services and amenities, engage technical specialists on staff, and bring its collections online. Though much has been accomplished, the work is just beginning. This ambitious campaign will provide significant updates and improvements for Trustees cultural sites and collections for years to come, and will enable the organization to bring many stories—of its properties and the families who lived there—to light. “The support and enthusiasm we have received for this campaign from our hundreds of donors, members, volunteers, and community partners has been overwhelming and humbling, and we are immensely grateful,” said President & CEO Barbara Erickson.

Community Outreach Volunteers Flexible schedules Rocky Woods, Medfield Powisset Farm, Dover esmall@thetrustees.org Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough awolf@thetrustees.org

Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 1

Public Program Assistants, Maple Sugaring Assistants, Dairy & Livestock Assistants Flexible schedules Appleton Farms, Ipswich mmahan@thetrustees.org

Winter Recreation Program Assistants Flexible schedules, Indoor & Outdoor Roles Notchview, Windsor tbeasley@thetrustees.org

Tour Guides & Visitor Center Hosts Flexible schedules Bryant Homestead, Cummington acaluori@thetrustees.org

Public Program Assistants

Flexible schedules Bryant Homestead, Cummington Notchview, Windsor tbeasley@thetrustees.org

These listings are among scores of opportunities for you to help us out at our properties across the state.

For more details and the full list of all our volunteer opportunities, visit thetrustees.org/volunteer.

Kids and kayaking? Check! Trustees camps offer activities on land and sea this summer.

Although there’s a chill in the air now, it’s never too soon to button up summer plans for the kids. Mark your calendar: Trustees summer camp registration kicks off online on Wednesday, February 1! This year, Trustees offers four summer camps, at your favorite properties—Summer Quest at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Appleton Farm Camp (new last year, expanded this year!) in Ipswich/Hamilton, The FARM Institute on Martha’s Vineyard, and Weir River Farm & World’s End Camp in Hingham. Under the supervision of enthusiastic and trained staff, your child will experience the wonders of the natural world—from farm animals to field games, sea creatures to sand dunes. And don’t forget: Trustees members always get a discount.

Online Collections Catalog Launches Through a partnership with digital preservation specialist Preservica, a significant portion of The Trustees’ extensive historical collection is now available online for the first time; ready for the general public, researchers, and staff to search and view. The Trustees’ collections—with items ranging from museum quality art and objects to historic and present day photos, manuscripts, news clippings, and artifacts—document and illustrate the unique stories of Trustees properties across the state and the families who once owned them. Key pieces of history include original letters written by Thomas Jefferson and Ralph Waldo Emerson, accounts

of early Massachusetts cabinetmakers, and Charles Eliot’s scrapbook documenting the founding of The Trustees. “This milestone is another step in our mission to engage current generations in understanding and appreciating the need to preserve and protect the history of our land for the future,” says Cindy Brockway, Program Director for Cultural Resources. “Preservica allows us to create and maintain a living and dynamic digital archive that not only safeguards our digital materials, but also allows us to be relevant and responsive to the needs of new audiences beyond our properties and programs.” The Online Collections

A long under-appreciated item in the collection of The Old Manse, this c.1818 Grecian Card Table has recently been attributed to leading Boston cabinetmaker Thomas Seymour.

Catalog can be accessed by clicking the new “Collections” tab on the Trustees homepage, or by going to thetrustees.org/collections.

Trustees present 125th Annual Meeting

Trustees Board Chair David D. Croll calls the 125th Annual Meeting to order.

CORRECTION: In the Fall 2016 issue of Special Places, we incorrectly identified an item in The Meeting House installation at The Old Manse in Concord. What we identified as “a reproduction of a walking stick that belonged to Jack Garrison (c.1768-1860)” should have been identified as “[artist Sam] Durant’s fabricated interpretation of a walking stick, which was inspired by the original artifact that belonged to Jack Garrison (c.1769-1860) and is showcased in the Concord Museum.”

More than 200 volunteer leaders and other special friends of The Trustees gathered at the State Room in Boston on November 3, 2016 for the 125th Annual Meeting of voting members. In addition to approving a motion to add new members to the governance boards and welcoming new Life Trustees, the evening paid tribute to dedicated volunteers and exceptional employees, reflected on recent accomplishments and 125th Anniversary celebrations, and provided a sneak peek of the organization’s plans for the near future. The entire evening was captured on video, which can be seen at thetrustees. org/annual16.

Annual Report Published The Trustees Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016 (which ended March 31, 2016) has been published digitally and is now available for viewing at thetrustees.org/annualreport.

Subaru’s “Share the Love” Benefits Trustees Planet Subaru has designated Trustees as a recipient of its Share the Love® campaign. Customers who buy or lease a new Subaru at Planet in Hanover before January 3 will have the opportunity to designate Trustees as recipients of a $250 donation from Subaru. If you’re in the market for a new car, this is a great way to help out your favorite land conservation organization! Visit planetsubaru.com/the-trustees.htm for more info.

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Habitat Update

Connecting & Accomplishing: A Banner Year When I look back over this amazing year—our 125th as Massachusetts’ first and largest conservation organization— the word that comes to mind is connection. In each corner of the state and each segment of our organization, members, volunteers, donors, board, and staff are connecting with each other and with our mission, in ways big and small. It is only through these myriad connection points—across all facets of our work, from land conservation to ecology, from fundraising to agriculture—that we’ve been able to move the proverbial needle so significantly in this historic year. I’d like to give you a bird’s eye look into what your membership helped us accomplish over the past year. On the land conservation front, with the help of many state and local agencies, as well as private donors, Trustees protected or helped protect more than 1,000 acres—such as significant additions to our Agassiz Rock and Pegan Hill reservations, as well as the historic protection of Steep Hill on the Crane Estate, which has been on our wish list for nearly 70 years (see story on page 4.) Our work is becoming more critical by the day, especially in these politically charged times, and knowing we are not alone in pursuing our mission is ever-inspiring. A greatly expanded menu of activities and opportunities encouraged people to visit and connect with us at our 116 properties from the Berkshires to the beaches. Total visitors to Trustees properties across the state grew by a robust 35%, a major increase which reflects the great time and attention our staff and volunteers give to crafting and delivering engaging programs and events—like our 125th Anniversary celebration

with the Boston Pops at Castle Hill, our newly launched Appleton Farm Camp, as well as increased holiday and school vacation offerings statewide. I hope you or your family had a chance to enjoy one of these innovative programs this year. From The Old Manse to Naumkeag, The StevensC o ol id g e Place to the William Cullen Bryant Homestead, our collections team was busy categorizing, counting, and conserving our incredibly diverse collections—including furniture, objects, documents, and photos. This effort, a result of the recently concluded Bringing Our Stories to Life Cultural Resources Campaign, involved expert museum scholars, appraisers and conservators, and required more than 1,000 volunteer hours. Indeed, a true team effort. Many of you have come to have a strong connection with a Trustees property because it’s your favorite place to walk, hike, or decompress. While we’re proud to be that wonderful place for you and your families, you can see that our organization offers so much more—we encourage you to connect with us in new ways in the coming year. Thanks to the significant and enthusiastic support from you, our members, we can continue to be a voice for conservation in the Commonwealth, and continue to connect people with this awe-inspiring state we call home. Happy New Year! I raise a glass to you and the next 125 years of our collective, connected future.

Barbara J. Erickson President & CEO

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Protecting the remaining Crane Estate lands

BY WAYNE WILKINS

“What? There’s land that could still be developed on the Crane Estate? Isn’t it all conservation land already?” “Do you mean part of Crane Beach could become private and inaccessible?”

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A few of the questions that Trustees heard when a parcel known as the Steep Hill Inholding became available earlier this year, these statements outline just how difficult and challenging the situation that presented itself was. Indeed, 20.5 acres on the Crane Estate—abutting the eastern edge of the Grand Allée, extending down the hill and including 1,000 feet of frontage on Crane Beach—had been held aside from the Crane family’s original 1949 donation of the Estate for their potential future use. With no activity on this land in the many years since the gift of the Estate, most people understandably assumed there were no unprotected areas within its boundaries. Just recently, however, the Crane’s descendants decided that it was finally time to sell the land, and—thanks in no small part to the positive relationship maintained by Trustees staff over nearly seven decades—the family offered the organization the opportunity to acquire the parcel. CRITICAL LANDS Since acquiring the Estate, The Trustees has been keenly interested in protecting this inholding on Castle Hill, not only to protect

the iconic view from being marred by potential development and keep the pristine beachfront, wooded paths, and open fields intact, but for ecological reasons as well. The Steep Hill land hosts an important, natural maritime scrubland community—delineated by the state’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program as a BioMap2 Core habitat and designated as a priority ecological habitat by the state, as its relative isolation offers a refuge for feeding shorebirds, including endangered piping plovers. Keeping Steep Hill in its natural state would also help protect against future sea-level rise at the Crane Estate; its large boulders will help mitigate severe erosion that is expected to increase along coastline properties. For these reasons the parcel has long been included on The Trustees’ list of lands whose protection the organization considered critical. STEEP CHALLENGES Grateful to have the opportunity to purchase and protect the land, the challenge for The Trustees would still be monumental. “The initial hurdle,” as David Santomenna, Associate Director of Land Conservation points out, “was convincing people that we

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A drone camera shot of the entire Crane Estate from above the water puts the property’s scale and proximity to the Grand Allée in stark perspective.

A partial view of Steep Hill’s maritime scrubland, on the property’s northeast side. ©TRUSTEES

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The boundaries of the Steep Hill inholding abut Castle Hill’s Grand Allée and cut into a significant portion of the northern end of Crane Beach. Access would be through easements on the Estate’s otherwise restricted and bucolic roads.

didn’t already own it.” Then there was the timeframe—just four short months from the time the organization was granted the right to purchase until the late-September deadline—and the price tag of $2.5 million. In the midst of a summer filled with special 125th Anniversary events and celebrations, it would take a true team effort and an enormous amount of focus to raise the funds necessary to complete this critical land conservation effort. Backed by an anonymous matching challenge of $500,000 to jumpstart the undertaking, a multi-pronged campaign was conceived, including a grassroots letterwriting and phone-calling effort to raise awareness and support. Local community members canvassed their neighbors. Site visits were arranged, including a “Ride for

Steep Hill” horseback event with members from local equestrian groups, which gave visitors the opportunity to see first-hand where development could occur and how easements would allow access roads through otherwise protected acreage. And in the end, it worked: thanks to more than 700 donors from 199 communities across the state and even the country, The Trustees were able to raise nearly $1.9 million toward the goal, funding the remainder through a one-time loan from its own reserves (see sidebar). The Steep Hill inholding was purchased by The Trustees on September 28, 2016, permanently protecting it from development, ensuring its long-term health, and providing access to the entire Crane Estate in perpetuity. “The success of this land conservation milestone is a true testament to our local and statewide members, friends, and

supporters who worked together to achieve a significant goal in a short period of time,” says Julie Ann Grant, Associate Director of Development. Barbara Erickson, Trustees President & CEO adds, “This acquisition is a huge win for The Trustees in protecting the important legacy of the Crane Family at this iconic National Historic Landmark. We could not have achieved this milestone without the commitment and generosity of so many donors, staff, volunteers, and community partners across the Commonwealth and beyond. We are eternally grateful.” And The Trustees are grateful, too, for the Crane family. Their leadership and inspiration in conserving land has been an extraordinary example to follow, and their generosity towards the citizens of the Commonwealth— and all who come to visit this amazing place—has been nothing short of stunning.

To meet the remainder of the Steep Hill fundraising goal in time for the closing, The Trustees made a one-time, rare loan to itself from reserves that must be replenished. In order to do that, we are still actively fundraising and encouraging people to make gifts to the Conservation Fund, which covers a broad range of land acquisition and stewardship activities. For more information, please visit www.thetrustees.org/steephill or call 978.921.1944 x1815.

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Waves of Change Creating a new coastal future for the State and its capital BY JEFF HARDER

From Charlestown and East Boston to the Seaport, Fort Point and beyond, these are heady days around Boston Harbor. Once the heart of the New England maritime industry, the historic port is now the humming center of the city’s 21st-century economic boom—a tableau of packed restaurants, bustling retail spaces, modernist apartment buildings, the headquarters for businesses like Vertex Pharmaceuticals and soon General Electric, and construction scaffolding surrounding millions of square feet under rapid development.

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But Boston’s developing waterfront demands havens of green amidst the grey: the kind of open space that attracts residents and visitors alike with diverse, neighborhoodbuilding amenities. Intrinsic elements of what makes Massachusetts special, parks provide places for restoration and recreation, help an especially vulnerable coastal city meet the challenges posed by climate change, and enhance quality of life in this bustling section of the Commonwealth’s capital city. GETTING STARTED “The overarching question is: how can we shape a really brilliant future for this worldclass waterfront?” says Jocelyn Forbush, Chief of Operations and Programs for The Trustees. Such is the goal of the Boston Waterfront Initiative, a collaboration involving Trustees, the administration of Mayor Marty Walsh, and nonprofit partners including Boston Harbor Now and the Barr Foundation. “We are pleased to be supporting The Trustees, who bring an important set of competencies to this work, which to be successful will require the broad engagement of public, private, and nonprofit partners,” says Jim Canales, President and Trustee of the Barr Foundation. An outgrowth of its 2018 Strategic Plan, the Trustees initiative centers on protecting and restoring precious lands on the harbor’s highly developed waterfront for their conservation, environmental, and cultural value, ultimately forging a shared, coherent vision of the waterfront. And by forging new partnerships and sparking a wave of creative thinking within The Trustees itself, the Initiative looks to find novel ways for establishing open space in the Commonwealth’s cities for decades to come. “When we talk about wanting to create iconic open space along the water, we’re not talking your average city park,” says Barbara Erickson, Trustees President and CEO. “We’re talking about a new era of space design and a new era of parks funding that follows a different model than Boston has ever seen before.” The Boston Waterfront Initiative represents a return to The Trustees’ first geography of concern: circa 1891, Charles Eliot saw the Commonwealth’s capital losing its connection to restorative landscapes and built the organization that would pioneer the protection of open space for the public’s

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use and enjoyment. More recently, after The Trustees merged with the Boston Natural Areas Network—an advocate for open space, community gardens, and greenways in the City—and helped with the management of the city’s community gardens and urban wilds, Forbush says, “we began to look more broadly and ask ‘how do we carry on our

collective legacy and find or create other open spaces in Boston, and play a role in the public realm where we can connect people to green places?’” MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER At the same time, the City of Boston launched Imagine Boston 2030, an effort

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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park is a remarkable example of former industrial waterfront that has been transformed into open green space. The 85-acre park extends for more than a mile south from its northernmost point just above the Manhattan Bridge.

whose stated aims include investments in open space as well as reducing the waterfront’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change—an acute concern considering the potential impacts of coastal flooding on the city’s 665,000-plus residents. “In the last few years, there’s been a groundswell of looking at the waterfront and saying, ‘this is an amazing resource and asset for the city, it’s being developed piecemeal and haphazardly, and if we’re not careful we’re going to lose this moment,’” Forbush says. “A number of entities, including The Trustees, are looking at the waterfront and saying, ‘Let’s do something.’” The Barr Foundation was one such organization advocating for a long-term vision for the waterfront. “Boston’s waterfront is a treasure to be stewarded for the enjoyment of future generations,” adds Canales. “The Barr Foundation is investing in partners who share an aspiration for a larger vision that encompasses the entire waterfront, from

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“We’re talking about a new era of space design and a new era of parks funding that follows a different model than Boston has ever seen before.” - BARBARA ERICKSON, THE TRUSTEES

Charlestown to Dorchester. Given what we now know about the threats of sea level rise, and the potential for a great public realm worthy of a world-class city, Boston can be a leader.” At the moment, Forbush says The Trustees are going “parcel by parcel” to find areas on the waterfront that could be transformed into open green space. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of inspiration. New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park, for example, is an 85-acre park fashioned on a postindustrial

waterfront not unlike Boston Harbor, and a surcharge on the development around the park means that its funding doesn’t depend on city coffers. Crissy Field in San Francisco, Millennium Park in Chicago, and other iconic urban green spaces provide muses, and while the particulars might change along Boston Harbor, the endgame is the same. “We’re hoping to not only generate funds that could make a world-class [park] design, but also create a new income stream with development partners that would sustain the park in the long run, ultimately lifting up the surrounding neighborhoods,” Erickson says. Thoughtfully designed open spaces on the waterfront are also vital to shielding the city’s built environment from climatechange-related impacts and ensuring the city’s resiliency in the decades to come, a core aim of the city’s Climate Ready Boston initiative. Instead of seawalls, for example, salt marshes and natural green borders

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Moakley Courthouse and Boston Harborwalk on the South Boston waterfront; one of the more recent open space additions to the Boston Harbor shoreline.

could absorb the brunt of flooding, while green infrastructure that steers flooding to unoccupied segments of the coast could save crowded neighborhoods. “The idea that you can use green infrastructure to buffer against storm inundation, flooding, and damage is incredibly important,” Erickson says. “I hope we can leverage our conservation legacy to set a few examples that show how green infrastructure can have a powerful role in making a more resilient city.” And with The Trustees at the helm, promising days await the Boston Waterfront Initiative. “As the former Executive Vice President at The Trustees, I know firsthand its ability to develop and maintain outstanding destination parks,” says Kathy Abbott, President and CEO of Boston Harbor Now, a nonprofit steward for the harbor, islands, and waterfront, and a partner on the Initiative. “We look forward to supporting their work to build a significant new model that contributes to our efforts to make Boston’s waterfront, harbor, and islands welcoming, vibrant, accessible and climate-resilient.”

A STRATEGY FOR OUR COAST The effort in the capital dovetails with The Trustees’ broader coastal strategy across its existing properties on the Massachusetts shoreline. Today, The Trustees owns and protects 115 waterfront miles across 28 properties, from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Wasque Point on Martha’s Vineyard—dynamic, changeable landscapes susceptible to climate change, erosion, coastal flooding, and the perils of aging infrastructure. “As property stewards, we’re having to replace boardwalks more and do lots of small and midsize repairs that add up, and we realized this has to be addressed more cohesively,” Forbush says. Right now, the organization is undertaking a coastal vulnerability assessment to identify the areas under greatest threat and formulate long-range solutions to preserve access to the coastline; measures could range from simply adding moveable stairs and boardwalks to true marvels of engineering. “We are the largest private owner of protected coastline in Massachusetts, even more than the State,” Erickson says. “It’s a

responsibility of ours to accept a leadership position in thinking about the coast and lighting the way for others.” In an era of remigration from the suburbs back to cities and a cultural and economic rebirth in Boston, finding ways to add open space along the waterfront transcends The Trustees’ strategic plan: it speaks to the identity that will define the city and its residents for decades to come. “Boston has this amazing maritime history,” Erickson says, “but as that subsides or diminishes, how are we going to use these lands and give them a new life that’s publicly accessible?” The answer and the future are one and the same. Jeff Harder is a freelance writer and editor who lives in New England. Editorial Note: Look for more information on The Trustees’ broader coastal plans, as well as further details and progress updates on the Boston Waterfront Initiative, in upcoming issues of Special Places.

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WINTER PROGRAMS

Thrill of the Chill: Both indoors and out BY JEANNE O’ROURKE

When the landscape turns chilly and white, do you suit up and head out…or hunker down and stay in? Whether you’re inclined to be outdoors soaking up the bright winter rays or finding a cozy corner in which to cook or craft, The Trustees has activities and outings—across the state— for all ages this season.

GET UP AND GET OUT “Senses are heightened when the temperature drops,” says outdoor enthusiast Dorothy Antczak, Field Education Programs Manager at the Crane Estate in Ipswich. “Getting outside in the winter keeps you alert and invigorated. It’s like getting out in the nighttime—it’s sort of against our more basic instincts…the way animals move (and the way we move!) is just different during our coldest months.” This season, see for yourself: head to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate to enjoy a passel of programs, like the Snowy Owl Prowl series starting in January. And when the moon waxes, join us for a Full Moon and Folklore Hike to celebrate the Wolf Moon (January), Snow Moon (February), or Sap Moon (March)— a nighttime exploration capped off with hot cider and a toasty bonfire. If you’re looking to make tracks this winter, suit up for the Family Winter Showshoeing clinic and games at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton or Farm Sledding After Dark at CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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THINGS TO DO

January | February | March

January CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & TALKS Fresh, Fast and Delicious for Less with Project Bread

Thursdays through March 25 11:45AM-12:30PM & 1PM-1:45PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Mindfulness on the Farm Thursdays through March 6:45-7:15AM Powisset Farm, Dover Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Come Home to the Bradley Estate - Tour & Hot Cider

Thursdays & Fridays, Jan 5-13 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

Superfood Society with Jennifer Hanway

Fridays, Jan 6-Mar 31 | 12-1PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Cooking on a Budget: SNAPED Nutrition Workshops

Fridays, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, 17, 24 & 31 | 10:30-11:30AM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Stewardship Saturdays

Saturdays, Jan 7, Feb 4 & Mar 4 9-10:30AM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Cultures to Rinds: Cheese Making Fundamentals

Preparing Your 2017 Gardens

Paninis, Tartines, and Melts

From the Farm Kettle: Soups, Chowders and Stews

Moroccan Cooking with Gia Rae of Feast With Your Hands

Winter Care of Your Indoor Plants

Saturday, Jan 7 | 10AM-12Noon Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75 Saturday, Jan 7 | 2:30-5PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

Renew, Revive & Refresh with Vision Board Sunday, Jan 8 | 1-3PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

Balance & Breath Gentle Yoga

Tuesdays, Jan 10-27 | 10-11:15AM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member Adult $9; Nonmember Adult $15

Whole Grain Bread Workshop Wednesday, Jan 11 | 6-8PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $28; Nonmember $35

Boston Wine School Tasting Series Wednesdays, Jan 11 & Jan 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 8 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $48; Nonmember $60

Conversations with Bronson Alcott

Wednesdays, Jan 11, 18 & 25 7-8:30PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member $12; Nonmember $20

Thursdays, Jan 12-Mar 9 10AM-12Noon Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Thursday, Jan 12 | 6PM-8:30PM & Saturday, Jan 14 | 10AM-12:30PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

Saturdays, Jan 14 & Feb 4 10AM-2PM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member $75; Nonmember $100

Winter Herbal Tea Blending Sunday, Jan 15 | 2-3:30PM Old Manse, Concord Member $10; Nonmember $15

Celebrating Black History in Concord

Monday, Jan 16 | 1PM & 3PM Old Manse, Concord Member Adult $5 Nonmember Adult $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6–12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

Time to Make the Donuts

Saturday, Jan 21 | 10AM-12Noon Powisset Farm, Dover Member $32; Nonmember $40

Sheep to Shawl: Fiber Workshop with Betsy Alspach

Saturday, Jan 21 | 11AM-1PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $12; Nonmember $20

Weaving Basics Workshop Saturday, Jan 21 | 1-4PM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member $60; Nonmember $75

Winter Journaling

Sunday, Jan 22 | 1-4PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $15; Nonmember $25

The Nature of Lyme

Sunday, Jan 22 | 2-4PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $5; Nonmember $10

A Labor of Love - 19th Century Styled Photography Wednesday, Jan 25 | 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $9; Nonmember $15

Thursday, Jan 26 | 6PM-8:30PM & Saturday, Jan 28 | 10AM-12:30PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

Thursday, Jan 26 | 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $9; Nonmember $15

Powisset Farm Ethnic Cooking Series − Hot Stuff: An Indian Cooking Class and Meal Thursday, Jan 26 | 6-8:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

A Master of Green and the Cold Saturday, Jan 28 | 10AM-12Noon Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford Member $9; Nonmember $15

The Poor Yoricks: An Evening of Improv at the Farm Saturday, Jan 28 | 7:30-9:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $15; Nonmember $25

FAMILY FUN Winter Farm Quest

Sunday, Jan 1 | Sunrise to Sunset Weir River Farm, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Kids in The KITCHEN: Holiday Edition Mondays, Jan 2, 16 & Feb 20 10AM-12Noon Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Farm Sledding after Dark

Fridays, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3 5:30-7PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $5; Nonmember $10

Book Bugs on the Farm: Over and Under the Snow Friday, Jan 6 | 10:30-11:30AM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15; Adult FREE

REGISTER TODAY! thetrustees.org/things-to-do Use your member code (above your name on your member card) to qualify for member discounts.

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Program details subject to change. For up-to-date event information, or to search for events in your area, at a specific property, by type or by date, click on Things To Do at thetrustees.org.

WINTER BREAK

GARDENING

THINGS TO DO Owl Moon Walk

Notchview Game Night!

Celebrating the New Year in Mytoi

Fire Worship

Friday, Jan 6 | 6:30-8PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $5; Nonmember $10

Saturday, Jan 7 | 10AM-12Noon Mytoi, Martha’s Vineyard Member $15; Nonmember $25

Family Winter Snowshoe Clinic and Games

Sundays, Jan 8-29 | 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member Adult $9; Nonmember $15; Child $5

Christmas Tree Blaze

Sunday, Jan 8 | 2-4PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $5; Nonmember $10

The Wonder of World’s End: Full Moon Hike Series

Saturday, Jan 21 | 7-9PM Notchview, Windsor Member $5; Nonmember $10

Sunday, Jan 22 | 6-7:30PM Old Manse, Concord Member $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6–12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25.

World’s End Winter Warm Up

Saturdays, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25 2-6PM World’s End, Hingham Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Thursday, Jan 12, Friday, Feb 10, Sunday, Mar 12 | 6-8PM World’s End, Hingham Member Adult $5; Nonmember $10; Child FREE

Snowshoe Sunday

Family Dinner Night

First Friday Night Hike

Fridays, Jan 13 & 27, Feb 10 & 24, Mar 10 & 24 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member Adult $24, Nonmember $30, Member Child $12, Nonmember Child $15

From Nest to Table: Chickens, Eggs & Quiche!

Saturday, Jan 14 & Wednesday, Jan 18 | 10AM-12Noon Powisset Farm, Dover Member $15; Nonmember $25

Kids in The KITCHEN

Saturdays, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11 10AM-12Noon Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Book Bugs in the Forest

Fridays, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17 10:30-11:30AM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $5; Nonmember $10 (price per child, adults FREE)

Hutch Winter Fun

Saturday, Jan 21 | 10:30AM-12Noon Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Milton Member FREE; Nonmember $3

Family Fun Day: Historic Games

Saturday, Jan 21 | 12Noon-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member FREE; Nonmember FREE with Admission

Sundays, Jan 1-Feb 26 10AM-3PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $9; Nonmember $15 Friday, Jan 6 | 7-10PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $28 Nonmember $35

World’s End Winter Photo-Blitz

Saturdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4 7AM-4PM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Brew Moon Snowshoe & Ski Saturday, Jan 7 | 7-9PM Notchview, Windsor Member $12; Nonmember $20

Snowy Owl Prowl

Brew Moon Hike

Fridays, Jan 13 & Feb 10, Sunday, Mar 12 | 7-8:30PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $12; Nonmember $20

Snowy Owl Prowl

Saturdays, Jan 14, 28, Feb 4 & Thursday, Feb 25 | 10AM-12Noon Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge Martha’s Vineyard Member Adult $15; Child $9; Nonmember Adult $25; Child $15

Hoot Moon Owl Prowl

Saturdays, Jan 14, Feb 11 & Mar 11 | 5-7PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Conservation Winter Walks

Sundays, Jan 15, Feb 19 & Mar 19 1-3PM Trustees Conservation Restrictions, Martha’s Vineyard Member FREE; Nonmember $10

Dogs After Dark

Thursday, Jan 19 | 6-7PM Francis William Bird Park, Walpole Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Frozen Fun: Pick-up Hockey Friday, Jan 20 | 6-8PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Tully Lake Winter Camp Out

Saturday & Sunday, Jan 28 & 29 11AM Sat-2PM Sun Tully Lake Campground, Royalston Member $15; Nonmember $25

SPECIAL EVENT Ward Winter Fun Day

Sunday, Jan 29 | 12Noon-3PM Ward Reservation, Andover and North Andover Member Car $5; Nonmember Car $10

Winter Wander

Monday, Jan 16 & Thursday, Feb 23 | 1-3:30PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member Adult $9, Child $6; Nonmember Adult $15, Child $10

NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKES New Beginnings at World’s End

Sunday, Jan 1 | 6:30-8:30AM World’s End, Hingham Member $5; Nonmember $10; Child FREE

New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike Sunday, Jan 1 | 7-8:30AM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Sundays, Jan 8, 21, 29, Feb 11, 19 Mar 26 | 1-3PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Essex Member $9; Nonmember $15

New Year at Notchview: First Day Ski, Snowshoe or Hike

Full Moon & Folklore Hike

In With the New Hike

Sunday, Jan 1 | 8AM-4:30PM Notchview, Windsor see website for admissions information

Thursday, Jan 12 | 6-8PM Crane Beach on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $9; Nonmember $15

Sunday, Jan 1 | 1-3PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate Member $9; Nonmember $15

Full Moon Hot Toddy Snowshoe

Sunday, Jan 1 | 10AM-12Noon Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member & Nonmember FREE

Friday, Jan 13 | 7-9PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Members $5; Nonmembers $10

New Year’s Stroll

First Day Hiking

Sunday, Jan 1 | 10AM-3PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member & Nonmember FREE

February CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & TALKS Fresh, Fast and Delicious for Less with Project Bread

Thursdays, through Mar 30 11:45AM-12:30PM and 1PM-1:45PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Mindfulness on the Farm

Thursdays through March 6:45-7:15AM Powisset Farm, Dover Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Superfood Society with Jennifer Hanway

Fridays through March 31 | 12-1PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Vegetable Garden Planning Wednesday, Feb 1 | 6-7:30PM Boston Public Market, Boston Member $9; Nonmember $15

Preparing Your 2017 Gardens Thursdays, through Mar 9 10AM-12Noon Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Cooking on a Budget: SNAP-ED Nutrition Workshops

Fridays, Feb 3, March 3, 17, 24 & 31 | 10:30-11:30AM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Farmhouse Pot Pies

Friday, Feb 3 | 6-9PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $72; Nonmember $90

DIY Skincare from the Farm Kitchen

Saturday, Feb 4 & Sunday, Mar 5 10AM-12Noon Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

Culture to Rinds

Saturday, Feb 4 | 10AM-12:30PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

Moroccan Cooking with Gia Rae of Feast With Your Hands

Saturday, Feb 4 | 10AM-2PM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member $75; Nonmember $100

DIY Bath & Body Gifts from the Farm Kitchen Saturday, Feb 4 | 1-3PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

Black History Month: Exploring Slavery Behind The Scenes

Saturdays, Feb 4-18 | 2-3:30PM The Old Manse, Concord Member $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6-12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

Stewardship Saturdays

Saturdays, Feb 4 & Mar 4 9-10:30AM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Nature Photography with Pete Sutton

Sundays, Feb 5 & Feb 12 10AM-1PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $15; Nonmember $25

Boston Wine School Tasting Series

Wednesdays, Feb 8, Feb 22 & Mar 8 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $48; Nonmember $60

Powisset Farm Ethnic Cooking Series: Italian & Pasta Making 101 Wednesday, Feb 8 | 6-9PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

“Aw Shucks” Hands-on Raw Bar with Red’s Best Thursday, Feb 9 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market, Boston Member $48; Nonmember $60

Forcing Indoor Bulbs to Bloom

Saturday, Feb 11 | 12Noon-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $10

Time to Order Seeds!

Wednesday, Feb 15 & Thursday, Feb 16 | 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Smartphone Winter Photography

Saturday, Feb 18 | 2-3:30PM Notchview, Windsor Member $5; Nonmember $10

From the Farm Kettle: Soups, Chowders and Stews

Sunday, Feb 19 | 10AM-12:30PM & Thursday, Feb 23 | 6PM-8:30PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

The Trustees Gardener Series: Dreaming Green

Sunday, Feb 26 | 10AM-12Noon The Stevens-Coolidge Place, North Andover Member $28; Nonmember $35

VALENTINE’S DAY Felted Farm Valentines!

Saturday, Feb 11 | 9:30-11AM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member FREE; Nonmember $5

A Garden for Your Valentine

Saturday, Feb 11 | 10AM-12Noon Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens, New Bedford Member $24; Nonmember $30

Discovering Chocolate

Saturday, Feb 11 | 10:30AM-12Noon Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member $28; Nonmember $35

Valentine Day Cookies: Little Cupids in the Kitchen! Saturday, Feb 11 | 1-3PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $24; Nonmember $30

Full of Love at the Farm

Saturday, Feb 11 | 5-8PM Weir River Farm, Hingham Member $24; Nonmember $30

Romance at the Manse

Saturday, Feb 11 | 7-8PM The Old Manse, Concord Member $10; Nonmember $15

Tapas & Champagne: A Valentine’s Evening of Fun & Food on the Farm Saturday & Sunday, Feb 11 & 12 | 6-9PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

Valentine’s Farm Dinner and Culinary Workshop Saturday, Feb 11 & Tuesday, Feb 14 | 6-9PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $85; Nonmember $100

Family Fun Day: Happy Hearts

Sunday, Feb 12 | 1-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member FREE, Nonmember FREE with Admission

The Secret Sex Life of Plants Sunday, Feb 12 | 2-4PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Snowshoes, Beer & Chocolate—Oh My! Tuesday, Feb 14 | 7-9PM Notchview, Windsor Member $12; Nonmember $20

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WINTER BREAK

GARDENING

THINGS TO DO FAMILY FUN Chinese New Year Celebration and Art Exhibit Wednesday, Feb 1 | 6-8PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member Adult FREE; Nonmember Adult $5; Child FREE

Book Bugs on the Farm: Woolbur

Friday, Feb 3 | 10:30-11:30AM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15; Adults FREE

Farm Sledding after Dark

Fridays, Feb 3 & Mar 3 | 5:30-7PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $5; Nonmember $10

Over the Fields and Through the Woods, Cross-Country Skiing

World’s End Winter Warm Up

Farm Inspired Crafts for Kids

Families in the Farm Kitchen: Bread and Butter Making

February Vacation Week: Making Music at the Manse

Saturdays, Feb 25 & Mar 25 2-6PM World’s End, Hingham Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

Saturday, Feb 18 | 10-11AM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15

Family Friendly Winter Animal Tracking

Saturday, Feb 18 | 11AM-2PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Farm Felting

Sundays, Feb 5 & 12 | 2-4PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $9; Nonmember $15

Saturdays, Feb 18 & 25 | 2-3PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15

The Wonder of World’s End: Full Moon Hike Series

What Do Snowmen Do at Night?!

Friday, Feb 10 & Sunday, Mar 12 6-8PM World’s End, Hingham Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

Family Dinner Night

Fridays, Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 10 & Mar 24 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member Adult $24; Child $12; Nonmember Adult $30; Child $15

Kids in The KITCHEN

Saturdays, Feb 11 & Mar 11 10AM-12Noon Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Hutch Winter Fun

Saturday, Feb 11 | 10:30AM12Noon Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Milton Member FREE; Nonmember $3

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Saturday, Feb 11 | 7-9PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

Book Bugs in the Forest

Fridays, Feb 17 & Mar 17 10:30-11:30AM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10 (Adults FREE)

Saturday, Feb 18 | 3-5PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Winter Hiking Clinic with JUMP

Saturdays, Feb 18 & Mar 4 1-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member FREE, Nonmember FREE with Admission

Family Winter Olympics

Sunday, Feb 19 | 11AM-1PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $9; Nonmember $15; Child FREE

Vacation Adventures at Bradley

Monday-Wednesday, Feb 20-22 10AM-2PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member Family $15; Nonmember Family $25

Families in the Farm Kitchen: Bread and Butter Making Monday, Feb 20 | 2-3PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15

Monday, Feb 20 | 9:30-11:30AM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Family $5; Nonmember Family $10

Monday-Friday, Feb 20-24 12:30-4:30PM The Old Manse, Concord Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child (6-12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

February Vacation Week at Appleton Farms (5-7 years old)

Tuesday-Friday, Feb 21-24 9AM-12 Noon Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $136; Nonmember $170

February Vacation Week at Appleton Farms (8-10 years old)

Tuesday-Friday, Feb 21–24 1-4PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $136; Nonmember $170

Time to Make the Donuts

Tuesday, Feb 21 | 10AM-12Noon Powisset Farm, Dover Member $15; Nonmember $25

Back to Books: Book Making Workshop

Tuesday, Feb 21 | 1-3PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10; Adult FREE

Staycation Adventures

Tuesday-Thursday, Feb 21-23 1-3PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $28; Nonmember $35

Families in the Farm Kitchen: Cheese Making Wednesday, Feb 22 & Saturday, Feb 25 | 10-11AM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15

Snowglobe Making

Wednesday, Feb 22 | 1-3PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10; Adult FREE

Slice & Dice: Pizza & Board Games Thursday, Feb 23 | 11AM-1PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $15; Nonmember $25

Winters Past: Surviving or Thriving

Thursday, Feb 23 | 1-3PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Child FREE; Nonmember Child $5; Adult FREE

Powisset Kids Cook a Farm Fresh Dinner! Friday, Feb 24 | 10:30AM-1PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $24; Nonmember $30

Greenhouse Beach Party

Friday, Feb 24 | 12:30-3PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $9; Nonmember $15

Abominable Snowman Tracking

Friday, Feb 24 | 1-3PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10; Adult FREE

February Vacation Exploration!

Monday-Thursday, Feb 27-Mar 2 9AM-12Noon Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member $136/series; Nonmember $170/series

February Break—Farmer for a Day

Tuesday, Feb 28 & Thursday, Mar 2 | 10AM-12Noon The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member $28; Nonmember $35

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Snowshoe Sunday

Sundays through Feb 10AM-3PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $9; Nonmember $15

World’s End Winter Photo-Blitz

Saturdays, Feb 4 & Mar 4 7AM-4PM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Brew Moon Hike

Friday, Feb 10 & Sunday, Mar 12 | 7-8:30PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $12; Nonmember $20

Hoot Moon Owl Prowl

Saturdays, Feb 11 & Mar 11 5-7PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Feb © TRUSTEES

continued Kids on Ice: Costume Skate! Friday, Feb 17 | 6-8PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Yeti Expedition

Monday, Feb 20 | 10AM-12Noon World’s End, Hingham Member FREE; Nonmember $6

Tracks & Telltales for Kids Tuesday, Feb 21 | 1-3PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member Adult $9, Child $6; Nonmember Adult $15, Child $10

Vacation Ski & Outdoor Adventures Conservation Winter Walks

Sundays, Feb 19 & Mar 19 1-3PM Trustees Conservation Restrictions, Martha’s Vineyard Member FREE; Nonmember $10

Snowy Owl Prowl

Saturdays, Feb 4 & 25 10AM-12Noon Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member Adult $15; Child $9; Nonmember Adult $25; Child $15

Snowy Owl Prowl

Saturday, Feb 11, Sundays, Feb 19 & Mar 26 | 1-3PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Essex Member $9 Nonmember $15

Brew Moon Ski & Snowshoe Saturday, Feb 4 | 7-9PM Notchview, Windsor Member $12; Nonmember $20

Tuesday-Thursday, Feb 21Feb 23 | 8:45AM-3:30PM Notchview, Windsor Member $288; Nonmember $360

Winter Wander

Thursday, Feb 23 | 1-3:30PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member Adult $9, Child $6; Nonmember Adult $15, Child $10

Snowman Building Contest on the Grand Allée Friday, Feb 24 | 1-3PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $5; Nonmember $10

Winter Birding Along the Beach

Saturday, Feb 25 & Sunday, Mar 5 | 1-3PM Crane Beach on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $9; Nonmember $15

Full Moon Hot Toddy Hike

Snowshoe Clinic with EMS

Full Moon Walk

Winter Wildlife Tracking with John Body

Friday, Feb 10 | 7-9PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Members $5; Nonmembers $10 Friday, Feb 10 | 5:30-6:30PM Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member $5, Nonmember $10

Full Moon & Folklore Hike

Saturday, Feb 25 | 1-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member FREE; Nonmembers FREE with Admission

Sunday, Feb 26 | 10AM-12Noon Notchview, Windsor Member $5; Nonmember $10

Friday, Feb 10 | 6-8PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Essex Member $9; Nonmember $15

SPECIAL EVENT

Pizza & Prowl

Saturday, Feb 4 | 1-4PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Members & Medfield Residents $5; Nonmember $10

Saturday, Feb 11 | 6-8PM Notchview, Windsor Member $9; Nonmember $15

Winterlude!

March CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & TALKS Fresh, Fast and Delicious for Less with Project Bread

Thursdays through March 11:45AM-12:30PM & 1PM-1:45PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Mindfulness on the Farm Thursdays through March 6:45-7:15AM Powisset Farm, Dover Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Superfood Society with Jennifer Hanway

Fridays through March | 12-1PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Start Your Own Seeds

Wednesday, Mar 1 | 6-7:30PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $9; Nonmember $15

Preparing Your 2017 Gardens Thursdays, Mar 2 & 9 10AM-12Noon Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens New Bedford Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Cooking on a Budget: SNAP-ED Nutrition Workshops

Fridays, March 3, 17, 24 & 31 10:30-11:30AM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member & Nonmember FREE

Women of the Light

Saturdays, Mar 4 & 25 10AM-12Noon Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member Adult $15; Child $9; Nonmember Adult $25; Child $15

Stewardship Saturdays

Saturdays, Feb 4 & Mar 4 9-10:30AM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Powisset Farm Ethnic Cooking Series − Caldo Verde: Portuguese Green Soup Saturday, Mar 4 | 10:30AM-1PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

Build a Mini-Greenhouse

Saturday, Mar 4 | 1-3PM Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens New Bedford Member $12; Nonmember $20

Women’s History Month Series: The Remarkable Sarah Ripley

Sunday, Mar 5 | 2-3PM The Old Manse, Concord Member Adult $5; Nonmember $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6–12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

Bradley Open House and Tea

Thursdays & Fridays, Mar 9-Mar 17 | 2-4PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $10

“Living Downstream” − Women, Nature & Toxicity; A Women’s History Movie Night Friday, Mar 10 | 7-9PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $5; Nonmember $10

DIY Skincare from the Farm Kitchen

Saturday, Mar 11 | 10AM-12Noon Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember, $65

DIY Decorative Indoor Terrariums!

Saturday, Mar 11 | 11AM-1PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $32; Nonmember $40

Culinary Skills Series

Saturdays, Mar 11, 18 & Mar 25 | 10AM-12Noon Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

An Afternoon with Author E.J. Albright Sharing Stories of Dr. Samuel Cabot and the Yucatán Sunday, Mar 12 | 2-4PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $9; Nonmember $15

From the Farm Kitchen: Brunch Sunday, Mar 12 | 9AM-12Noon Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $72; Nonmember $90

Women’s History Month Series: Revolution on the Home Front

Sunday, Mar 12 | 2-3PM The Old Manse, Concord Member Adult $5; Nonmember $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6-12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25.

Sushi Rolling Class with Red’s Best

Thursday, Mar 16 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $48; Nonmember $60

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WINTER BREAK

GARDENING

THINGS TO DO Seed Starting

Saturday, Mar 18 | 10-11AM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member$9; Nonmember $15

42nd Annual Gardeners’ Gathering

Saturday, Mar 18 | 11AM-4PM Northeastern University, Shillman Hall, Boston Member & Nonmember FREE

Seed Starting at Powisset Farm

Saturday, Mar 18 | 10-11:30AM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $9; Nonmember $15

Happy Spring with Camellias! Sunday, Mar 19 | 2-4PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $10

Women’s History Month Series: Sarah Ripley Ames Boyer, Last Daughter of the Manse

Sunday, Mar 19 | 2-3PM The Old Manse, Concord Member Adult $5; Nonmember $10; Senior/Student $9; Child (6-12) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

Savory & Sweet Soufflés from the Farm Kitchen

Saturday, Mar 25 | 11AM-1:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $52; Nonmember $65

What Winter Left Behind

Saturday, Mar 25 | 1-3PM Francis William Bird Park, Walpole Member $9; Nonmember $15

The Trustees Gardener Series: Winter Pruning and Tree ID Sunday, Mar 26 | 10AM-12Noon The Stevens-Coolidge Place, North Andover Members $28; Nonmembers $35

FAMILY FUN Farm Sledding after Dark

Friday, Mar 3 | 5:30-7PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $5; Nonmember $10

Winter Hiking Clinic with JUMP

Saturday, Mar 4 | 1-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member FREE; Nonmember FREE with Admission

February Vacation Exploration!

Wednesday, Mar 22 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member $100; Nonmember $125

Monday-Thursday, Feb 27-Mar 2 9AM-12Noon Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member $136/series; Nonmember $170/series

Winter Photography in the Woods

February Break—Farmer for a Day

Boston Wine School Tasting Series

Saturday, Mar 25 | 2-4PM Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield Member $9; Nonmember $15

Tuesday, Feb 28 & Thursday, Mar 2 | 10AM-12Noon The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member $28; Nonmember $35

MAPLE SUGARING Maple Tree Tap-a-thon

Saturday, Feb 11 | 11AM-1PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $9; Nonmember $15

From the Sugar Shack: Maple Culinary Class and Sugaring Tour Saturday, Mar 4 | 10AM-12:30PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $60; Nonmember $75

Maple Days at the Old Homestead

Saturdays, Mar 18 & Mar 25 | 10AM-2PM William Cullen Bryant Homestead, Cummington Member $5; Nonmember $10

Book Bugs on the Farm: Growing Vegetable Soup

Friday, Mar 3 | 10:30-11:30AM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member Child $9; Nonmember Child $15; Adults FREE

Soup & Stars on the Farm

Saturday, Mar 4 | 5:30-7:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $5; Nonmember $10

Family Dinner Night

Fridays, Mar 10 & 24 | 6-8PM Boston Public Market KITCHEN Member Adult $24; Nonmember $30; Member Child $12; Nonmember $15

Shamrock Saturday

Saturday, Mar 11 | 9:30-11AM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10; Adults FREE

The Poor Yoricks: A Children’s Improv Workshop on the Farm Saturday, Mar 11 | 1-2:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $24; Nonmember $30

Sugar Shack Saturdays

Saturdays, Mar 4, 11 & 18 Morning Session: 10-11:30AM; Afternoon Session: 1:30-3PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member Family $24; Nonmember Family $30

Winter Family Field Day

Saturday, Mar 11 | 1-3PM Francis William Bird Park, Walpole Member Family $9; Nonmember Family $15

Wingmasters: North American Birds of Prey

Sunday, Mar 12 | 1-2PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Adult $12; Nonmember $20; Member Child $6; Nonmember $10

Lamb Visits!

Wednesdays & Saturdays, Mar 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29 | 3:45-4:30PM The FARM Institute, Martha’s Vineyard Member & Nonmember FREE

Spring Celebration!

Saturday, Mar 18 | 10AM-12Noon Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member Child $5; Nonmember Child $10; Adults FREE

March Vacation Week at Appleton Farms (Ages 5-7)

Tuesday- Friday, Mar 21-24 9-12Noon Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $136; Nonmember $170

March Vacation Week at Appleton Farms (Ages 8-10)

Saturday, Mar 25 | 11AM-2PM Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Member $5; Nonmember $10

Tuesday- Friday, Mar 21-24 1-4PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $136; Nonmember $170

Happy Hour at the Sugar Shack

Spring into Nature

Maplefest!

Saturday, Mar 4 | 5-7PM Appleton Farms, Hamilton and Ipswich Member $24; Nonmember $30

Saturday, Mar 25 | 1-3PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member FREE; Nonmember $10

Mar

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Ongoing

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

St. Pat’s Skate

NOTCHVIEW

FRUITLANDS

A New Year, A New You

Out Like A Lamb Hike

If you’re a Nordic or snowshoe aficionado, head up to Windsor in the Berkshires to enjoy some winter fun!

Fruitlands Museum in Harvard is open weekends throughout the winter, 12Noon-5PM. Member FREE; Nonmember $5; Children under 5 FREE

Fridays through March 31 8-9AM Francis William Bird Park, Walpole Member FREE; Nonmember $5

Winter Shelter-Building

Saturday, Mar 4 | 1-4PM Fruitlands Museum, Harvard Member Adult $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Child FREE

World’s End Winter Photo-Blitz

Saturday, Mar 4 | 7AM-4PM World’s End, Hingham Member & Nonmember FREE

Winter Birding Along the Beach

Sunday, Mar 5 | 1-3PM Crane Beach on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $9; Nonmember $15

Brew Moon Snowshoe & Ski Friday, Mar 10 | 7-9PM Notchview, Windsor Member $12; Nonmember $20

Stop, Look & Listen Tour

Saturday, Mar 11 | 1-3PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member Adult $9, Child $6; Nonmember Adult $15, Child $10

Full Moon Walk

Sunday, Mar 12 | 6:30-7:30PM Long Point Wildlife Refuge, Martha’s Vineyard Member $5, Nonmember $10

Full Moon & Folklore Hike Sunday, Mar 12 | 6-8PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Essex Member $9; Nonmember $15

Friday, Mar 17 | 6-8PM Rocky Woods, Medfield Member $9; Nonmember $15 Friday, Mar 31 | 7-9PM Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate, Essex Member $9; Nonmember $15

Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing

SPECIAL EVENTS

Daily through Friday Mar 31 8AM-4:30PM Visit thetrustees.org/notchview for pricing on day and season passes.

Bread & Jam Classic

Nordic Ski Lessons

Saturday, Mar 4 | 10AM-1PM Notchview, Windsor Member $12; Nonmember $20

Frozen Fruitlands

Sundays & Saturdays Jan 7-Mar 26 | 12Noon-5PM Member FREE; Nonmember $5 CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

Weekends through Mar 26 Lessons at 11AM, 1PM or by appointment Members $20 group lesson; $45 individual; Nonmembers $25 group lesson; $50 individual

Find Your Park: National Parks in New England

Saturday, Mar 11 | 3-5PM Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Brookline Member $12; Nonmember $20

Bill Koch Youth Ski League

Through March 26

Sounds of Music with the Harp and Fiddle!

Notchview Junior Ski Patrol

Origins of a Special Place: F.L. Olmsted and the Old Farmers at World’s End

Friday, Mar 17 | 6-8PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member $9; Nonmember $15

Fiddler on the Farm & The Whyte School of Irish Step Dance Sunday, Mar 19 | 3-4:30PM Powisset Farm, Dover Member $9; Nonmember $15

Blithe Spirit at the Great House

Sundays, Fridays & Saturdays, Mar 19-26 | 7-10PM Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich Member $24; Nonmember $30

Spring Seed and Plant Sale Thursday & Friday, Mar 30 & 31 | 4-7PM Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton Member & Nonmember FREE

PROGRAM REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: In the event that a program is cancelled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact the Trustees property 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. There are no refunds for missed classes. The Trustees reserves the right to change program locations, schedules, or instructors when necessary. Note: Summer Camps and our inns and campgrounds each have separate cancellation policies.

Sundays, Jan 1-Mar 19 | 2-4PM See website for more information: www.berkshiretrailsbk.com Sundays, Jan 8-Feb 26 | 12-1PM Call for more information.

ROCKY WOODS We’re bringing back the tradition: skating at Rocky Woods in Medfield.

Ice Skating

Sundays & Saturdays, Jan-Mar 10AM-3PM Member $4; Nonmember $8; (Weather Dependent)

Through March 19

Comforts, Cures & Distractions: Winter at Fruitlands Museum

OLD MANSE This winter, The Old Manse in Concord is open weekends, Monday Holidays, and school vacation weeks.

Winter Warming Weekends

Sundays, Saturdays, Jan 1-Mar 26 | 12:30-4:30PM Member $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Senior/Student: $9; Child (6 to 12yrs) $5; Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) $25

Snowshoe Rentals Rocky Woods, Chickering Cabin Visitor’s Center, Medfield January-March Weekends and Holidays, 10AM-3PM Member $9; Nonmember $15 Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield January & February Sundays 10AM-3PM Member $9; Nonmember $15 Notchview, Windsor December-March Daily, 10AM-4PM Adult $9; Child $5

REGISTER TODAY! thetrustees.org/things-to-do Use your member code (above your name on your member card) to qualify for member discounts.

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Program details subject to change. For up-to-date event information, or to search for events in your area, at a specific property, by type or by date, click on Things To Do at thetrustees.org.

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Can You Help? REI Outdoor School REI Outdoor School classes and outings combine professional instruction with hands-on practice in the field. Now you can try a new outdoor skill or adventure and enjoy your favorite Trustees property.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people on your block, in your neighborhood, and across Massachusetts, by supporting The Trustees with a year-end donation today.

Visit thetrustees.org/rei for a full class list.

Donate online at thetrustees.org/yearendgift

Tuesday, February 28

Seasonal Chef Series at The KITCHEN One-of-a-kind experiences with the region’s most celebrated chefs, sourcing from New England’s farmers, fishermen, and artisans. Join us for the series kick-off with innovative culinary pioneer Jose Duarte, owner and chef at one of the few sustainable restaurants in the world: Taranta in the North End. Tour Boston Public Market with Jose, meet vendors, and enjoy five courses (and wine pairings!) of Jose’s delicious menu inspired by his Peruvian heritage and his mastery of Venezuelan and Italian culinary traditions.

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CSA = fresh veggies 2 of our farms still have shares available:

Powisset Farm, Dover Chestnut Hill Farm, Southborough Enjoy a locally-grown bounty of fresh vegetables and fruits each week. We know you’ve heard about it: now’s the time to try it.

Learn more: thetrustees.org/csas

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Trustees Gardener Series: Dreaming Green at The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover on February 26.

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Head to picturesque Fruitlands Museum in Harvard on weekend afternoons this winter, and take in their two current exhibitions—Find Your Park: National Parks in New England (through March 19,) and Comforts, Cures & Distractions: Winter at Fruitlands Museum (through March 26). CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough on the Friday evenings of January 6, February 3 and March 3. In the Berkshires, bundle up for Snowshoe Sundays or go for the frozen gold at Family Winter Olympics at Bartholomew’s Cobble in Sheffield on Sunday February 19. And if you’re game for full immersion, try the Tully Lake Winter Campout over the weekend of January 28. When the snow flies, winter’s a great time to track our furry and feathered friends, too: visit Francis William Bird Park in Walpole with the kids for Tracking the Winter Wild Thing on Saturdays January 14 and 28, or discover Abominable Snowman Tracking at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard on Saturday February 25. KEEP CALM, WARM & CONNECTED After the frenetic pace of the holidays, your preferred “adventures” might run towards the quieter and more indoor-focused. Join us at Powisset Farm in Dover for Renew, Revive and Refresh with Vision Board on Sunday January 8, or the meditative Mindfulness on the Farm series early on Thursday

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mornings. If you’re feeling crafty, head to The FARM Institute on Martha’s Vineyard for a Weaving Basics Workshop, or Sheep to Shawl: Fiber Workshop with Betsy Alspach at Bradley Estate in Canton, both on January 21. And although there may be white on the ground, there’s plenty to do for you garden enthusiasts itching to exercise your green thumbs. Join horticulture experts at the Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens in New Bedford for Preparing Your 2017 Garden series starting in January, Master of Green and the Cold on January 28, or Build a Mini Greenhouse on March 4. At the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, bring the outdoors in at Winter Care of Your Indoor Plants (January 26), Forcing Indoor Bulbs to Bloom (February 11), Time to Order Seeds! (February 15), and a fun new DIY Decorative Indoor Terrariums Workshop (March 11). Closer to the Hub, visit The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market for the Starting Your Own Seeds Workshop on March 1, and in mid-March join the like-minded for the 42nd Annual Gardeners’ Gathering at Northeastern University on March 18. North of Boston, join us for The

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR WINTER Is it school break time…again? Never fear, we’ve got fun stuff on tap in February and March to keep the kids engaged and entertained. In Concord, the The Old Manse hosts a Making Music at the Manse program in the afternoons February 20-24. Or drop in at Vacation Adventures at Bradley Estate in Canton (February 20-22), then the next day, hop over to Medfield to spend an afternoon at Staycation Adventures at Rocky Woods (February 21-23). If you’re northbound, sign up for February Vacation Week at Appleton Farms (February 21-24 and March 21-24)—morning session for kids 5-7, and afternoon session for kids 8-10. For you islanders, the kids will love Long Point Wildlife Refuge’s February Vacation Exploration program (February 27-March 2) or The FARM Institute’s February Break Farmer for a Day (February 28 and March 2) on Martha’s Vineyard. Heading west? Notchview has a new Vacation Ski and Outdoors Adventure program for kids who want to hit the ski trails (February 21-23). Whether you’re in Boston or beyond, from the Berkshires or the beaches, Trustees has something to get you up, about, and connected through the great chills of winter.

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Notchview’s Winter Wonderland BY JEANNE O’ROURKE

If the weather outside is frightful, then it stands to reason that the ski and snowshoe trails will be delightful! After last year’s record no-snow show, the Farmer’s Almanac this year is predicting a slew of the white stuff, which means it’s time to make plans to head to Notchview this winter. If you’ve never been, you may be surprised by the lively programs and convenient amenities we have to offer you at this winter wonderland in Windsor in the Berkshires. First, let’s chat cross-country skiing. This summer we made some significant trail improvements—creating a smoother surface, better drainage system, and carving a more open canopy. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, enjoy a marvelous ski experience and phenomenal vistas. If you’ve thought about dipping your boot into the nordic ski world but haven’t taken the plunge, make this your year! Notchview offers learn-to-ski packages, including equipment rentals and trail passes, every weekend for kids and adults. Our friendly, trained ski instructors will teach you the fundamentals and the finer points of this energizing winter sport. Private and group lessons are available. And this year, don’t miss our brand-new February break drop-off ski camp for kids. Or seasoned junior skiers can join the Bill Koch Youth Ski League or Junior Ski Patrol, both on Sundays. If you’re a snowshoe aficionado, this hilltown gem has miles of trails to explore, and new programs and events— like Brew Moon, Pizza & Prowl, and Showshoes, Beer & Chocolate—to connect with fellow enthusiasts. If your kids (or, who are we kidding, you?) are getting cabin fever and feeling glued to your screens, these outdoor adventures will excite and energize you. Bonus: post-adventure, head into the lodge for some après ski time next to a toasty fire.

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Stock Up! WINTER COOKING

Warming Your Winter Kitchen BY HANNAH LADESIC

As a central gathering place for family and friends, the kitchen is especially important during the winter months in New England. While the cold weather may keep you and your loved ones indoors, it’s the perfect time to fill your home with the soothing flavors and aromas of hearty soups and roasted root vegetables. Winter produce provides an abundance of delightfully delicious menu ideas. The Trustees’ teaching kitchens share some of their favorite tips to help you get the most out of the season’s bounty. 22

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Nicole Nacamuli, Engagement Site Manager of Powisset Farm in Dover, recommends using root vegetables to bulk up soups and other cold-weather dishes. A simple broth can be turned into a hearty meal with the addition of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, or celeriac. Roasted root vegetables can also be a great topping for colorful flatbreads or a perfectly matched side for everything from turkey to tenderloin. They’re easy—just chop and coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs, and pop them in the oven. Experiment by pairing different herbs with your vegetables to come up with new favorite dishes. For best results, dense and lower-moisture root veggies and winter squashes should be cooked at lower heat and for longer than summer squashes.

SAVE YOUR SCRAPS FOR STOCK Rather than relying on store-bought stocks this winter, make your own with ingredients on hand. Decrease food waste and get a second life out of your vegetable trimmings by saving your vegetable scraps and turning them into the base for all your favorite recipes. Lieza Dagher, Program Director of The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market and a mom of two young kids,

says making stock is “the perfect way to add extra flavor and nutrition into my family’s diet. I use it for braising meats and making rice dishes, sauces, stews and soups.” Dagher offers this simple technique: Fill a gallon-sized freezer bag with veggie trimmings throughout the week; onion skins, garlic ends, kale stems, carrot tips and peels, celery leaves, stems from fresh herbs and mushrooms, are all perfect. After the bag is full, add the contents to a large pot and cover with spring water. Bring the contents to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for at least a couple of hours, or longer for deeper flavor. (Add a rind of Parmesan or prunes if you want a more robust umami flavor you’d normally get from meat or bones.) Drain your stock into a large bowl using a fine mesh strainer and then transfer it to glass jars to let it cool. It can be used immediately, stored in the fridge for up to a week, or saved in the freezer for up to three months. Bonus tip: Fill an ice cube tray with your cooled stock and pop out a few cubes when cooking smaller portions.

PAIR YOUR WINTER SOUPS WITH LOCAL CHEESE Beth Zschau, Education and Engagement Manager at Appleton Farms in Hamilton & Ipswich, recommends taking advantage of beautiful, locally made cheeses to complement hearty soups. Winter is peak season for richer, more robust flavored cheeses. Try adding nutty gruyère to French Onion Soup, aged cheddar to Cream of Mushroom or Broccoli Soup, or grating fresh Parmigiano Reggiano on top Chicken Noodle or Minestrone. Warm soups are also the perfect complement for paninis, tartines, and savory open-faced melts. As one of the state’s largest owners of farmland, Trustees encourages you to support your local farmers, even in the cold months. Seasonal farmers markets and specialty marketplaces like Boston Public Market are perfect places to start. Experiment with the bounty of seasonal produce—and fill your kitchen with warmth and cheer this winter. — Hannah Ladesic is a junior Communication major at Boston College and the Editorial Intern for The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in marketing for a nonprofit organization. ©T.KATES

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Move beyond traditional buttery mashed spuds and find new ways to use winter veggies, like Caldo Verde—a traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, and sausage—and homemade potato gnocchi, in an ethnic cooking series at Powisset Farm’s kitchen. The series begins on Thursday, January 26. Appleton Farms has a hands-on Paninis, Tartines and Melts class on Saturday, January 7, where you’ll prepare a warming winter meal with fresh cheeses made right at Appleton. Or bring your family to the Boston Public Market on Friday nights for Family Dinner Night. Every week, families cook a kid-friendly meal together with ingredients sourced from the Market’s farmers and artisans. See the Things To Do calendar section—or visit thetrustees.org/ things-to-do—for details.

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THE CHARLES ELIOT AWARD | Conservationist of the Year

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS The National Park Service and The Trustees share branches of the same family tree: Our histories connect via three visionaries—Trustees founder Charles Eliot, his father Charles W. Eliot, and early member George B. Dorr. The latter two served both as active members of The Trustees and founders of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, which later became Acadia National Park. The first national park created entirely by private donations of land, Acadia sits on Mount Desert Island in Maine, where Charles Eliot spent many summers and founded a conservation club with six of his Harvard College classmates. Prompted by his son’s early death from meningitis, Charles W. Eliot then took up the cause of creating a formal association in Maine, much like the younger Charles did in establishing The Trustees in 1891. As Vice President of this conservation organization, George Dorr, with the senior Eliot’s blessing, spearheaded efforts to have the group’s land designated as a federal site, with an eye to achieving national park status. They succeeded in 1919, when an act of Congress set aside the area as the first national park east of the Mississippi River. We celebrate the National Park Service as our Conservationist of the Year for its significant work over the past 100 years to care for, and share, such pristine and unique landscapes—especially our neighbor to the north, Acadia National Park. George B. Dorr (left) and Charles W. Eliot, the founding leaders of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, at Jordan Pond.

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Michael Creasey, Superintendent of Boston National Parks, accepts the Charles Eliot Award on behalf of the National Park Service, from Trustees Board Chair, David D. Croll.

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Habitat Update At The Trustees, we prioritize and direct our ecology work toward the most significant natural landscapes. We have identified more than 80 specific priority landscapes on which to focus, totaling more than 5,600 acres. Those landscapes include a range of habitats from the Berkshires to Boston, including barrier beaches, barrens, floodplain forests and grasslands. Most require active management to maintain their habitat value, including the control of invasive plants, suppression of forest regrowth, and the facilitation of natural processes necessary for plants and animals to survive, such as prescribed fire. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at this past yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work by the numbers:

Grassland Management, Prescribed Fire & Habitat Restoration Strategic management of landscapes helps improve critical habitats for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation of flora and fauna.

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Acres of priority grassland habitat on 43 properties

Grassland acres burned at Wasque and Long Point

Acres of habitat restored, including cedar swamp, barrens, early successional woodlands, savannah and grassland habitats

Rare Species

While rare coastal nesting shorebirds remain a focus for The Trustees, many other rare species need protection and management. Trustees properties with state-listed rare species

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Trustees properties with federally-listed rare species

Number of rare species protected on Trustees properties, including peregrine falcons, seabeach knotweed, and northern harrier hawks

Butterfly Biodiversity Bonus

While rare species can serve as an indicator of habitat quality, equally important is the overall diversity of species these habitats support. Looking at butterflies in particular, the numbers show that Trustees leadership in restoring a diverse range of habitats is happy news for these winged wanderers.

Shorebirds

Breeding shorebirds are one of the best indicators of beach integrity. Our feathered friends fared well this year.

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Total breeding pairs counted on Trustees properties, including piping plovers, least terns, common terns, roseate terns, american oystercatchers, and black skimmers

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Volunteer hours spent assisting with shorebird management

Miles of beach in shorebird management program, covering seven properties

Butterfly species documented on Trustees properties

Invasive Species & Deer Control Invasive species and growing deer populations have proven a direct threat to forest regeneration, rare species survival, and wildlife populations.

where invasive plants 34 Properties were treated or monitored, including Japanese barberry, garlic mustard, and glossy buckthorn

Trustees properties limited to bow hunting

Properties open to deer hunting

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#thetruste We love your Instagram posts! Add #thetrustees when you post a photo of a magical moment at one of our properties this winter. If your shot is really top notch, you might even get a request from us to use it in an upcoming issue of Special Places, like these pics posted by your fellow Trustees fans. So keep the posts coming!

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Our Inspired Places In the order in which they became Trustees reservations

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Joanna Ballantine Vice President, Western Region Jocelyn Forbush Chief, Operations & Programs

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Chapel Brook

Glendale Falls

Naumkeag

Goose Pond 32 Mission 72 House 22 39 Tyringham Cobble 4 63 McLennan Reservation Monument 82 Ashintully Gardens Mountain

Matthew Montgomery Chief Marketing Officer Noah Schneiderman Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Edward Wilson Chief, Development & Enterprise

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Ashley House

91 Dry Hill

81 Questing 54 21 Bartholomew’s Cobble

Petticoat Hill Little Tom Mountain

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Bear’s Den

16 Elliott Laurel 2 North Common 59 58 Brooks Woodland Pre Meadow

Chesterfield Gorge

Alicia Leuba Vice President, Eastern Region

Tully Lake Campground

Bullitt Reservation

Mount Warner 107

Quabbin Reservoir

Swift River Reservation

Rock House Reservation

95 11 Dinosaur Footprints

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Land of Providence

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Springfield Peaked Mountain

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Bear Swamp

92 Quinebaug Woods 38 Tantiusques

Jeanne O’Rourke Associate Director of Marketing Communications design Liz Agbey

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Lisa Foulger Senior Designer

We invite your input, letters, and suggestions. Please send them to: Special Places | Moose Hill Farm 396 Moose Hill Street n Sharon, MA 02067 tel 781.784.0567 n fax 781.784.4796 email marketing@thetrustees.org For information about becoming a member please contact us at 978.921.1944, email us at membership@thetrustees.org, or visit our website at www.thetrustees.org. Special Places, Winter 2016. Volume 24, Issue Number 4. Special Places (ISSN 1087-5026) is published quarterly and distributed to members and donors of The Trustees of Reservations. Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved. Printed by Universal Wilde, an environmentally responsible printer in Massachusetts that strives to minimize waste, maximize recycling, and exceed environmental standards.

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A big Thank You to our Instagram followers who allowed us to print their winter photos, including: @smsorange, @petemarotta, @patrickgray, @oldseaportcompany, @ljones202, @xlixir, @kitgallagher, @kira_mae, @jschleyjohnson, @jarrodcohen, @nothingwitheyes, @joshbknox, @fortuaoutdoors, @bbfarmertoo, @pennesiphotography, @sam_banas_photography, @jordynrr, @aaronr0ss, @bpmkitchen, @appletonfarms, @georgialeetuliptree

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56 Bridge Island Meadows 98 Cedariver 36 Charles River Peninsula 79 Chase Woodlands 44 Fork Factory Brook 47 Medfield Meadow Lots 9 Medfield Rhododendrons 69 Noanet Woodlands

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Whitney and Thayer Woods Norris Reservation

Archives & Research Center 80 99 Moose Hill Farm

Dunes’ Edge Campground

Two Mile Farm

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19 Holmes Reservation

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35 Noon Hill 28 Pegan Hill

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Copicut Woods

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Cape Cod Bay

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93 East Over: Hales Brook and Sippican River Tract Lowell Holly

Westport Town Farm

Mashpee River Reservation

Cornell Farm

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Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens

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East Over Reservation

Lyman Reserve

71 Powisset Farm

Atlantic Ocean

Pierce Reservation World’s End 45 Weir River Farm 86

Gov. Hutchinson’s Field 29

Francis William Bird Park

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Misery Islands

Boston

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Crowninshield Island

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Mount Ann Park Ravenswood Park Coolidge Reservation Agassiz Rock

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Cormier Woods

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10 Halibut Point

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Long Hill

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Museum

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Moraine Farm

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Slocum’s River Reserve

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge

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Long Point Wildlife Refuge

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62 Mytoi

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Norton Point Beach The FARM Institute

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

A Gardener’s Gifts Robyn Eastwood is driven to help improve the communities in which she lives and works. In her day job, she serves as Project Hope’s Assistant Director of Development & External Affairs, but is often pitching in beyond her role to help with the Children’s Center and community garden, among other things. Evenings and weekends will find Robyn knee- and trowel-deep in volunteer work: connecting people to the Trustees mission. A Master Urban Gardener participant turned Boston Community Gardens volunteer extraordinaire, Robyn loves to share with others the benefits of joining our organization. As a key volunteer at Trustees events in Boston like the Gardeners’ Gathering and the South End Garden Tour—where she flawlessly dealt with lines and answered hundreds of questions—she is also a true model of grace under pressure. For her delightfully positive presence in each volunteer role she embraces, we are thrilled to name Robyn Eastwood our Volunteer of the Year for 2016. ©TRUSTEES

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