Fall is a wonderful time to explore the great outdoors! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea Higgins for this Preschool Exploration sponsored by Orleans Conservation Trust.

We will gather at a unique conservation destination in Orleans to watch colorful leaves twirling to the ground, breathe in the fresh air, and see signs of wildlife. Get outside, get creative, and get moving all while learning about the land we live on.

Limit of 8 children per session. Specific Orleans location will be included with a reminder email closer to the date of the program.

Register here. https://signup.com/go/tpxGcVN

Please join naturalist and Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide Andrea Higgins for HCT’s weekly Newbies in Nature program. Carry your baby in a front sling or backpack and enjoy the company of other young families while walking the trails of local conservation lands. Find newfound joy while connecting with your baby and seeing the wonder in their eyes as they discover the wild world around them.

Andrea will offer gentle prompts to engage your senses and encourage a deeper connection to nature and your child to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trails are not suitable for strollers so please carry your baby in a front sling or backpack.

Space is limited so reservation is required. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3Zk4HarB8-B-9zn8knDo-Q to sign up. https://massculturalcouncil.org/

Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.

Photo by Halley Steinmetz

December is a wonderful time to discover the great outdoors and admire the shifting seasons! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea and the Preschool Explorers.

Get outside, get creative, and get moving while hiking a different Preserve each week. Breathe in the fresh air, see signs of wildlife, and learn about the land we live on.

Cost: Free! Space is limited so advance reservation is required. To reserve, please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZQBQZBiiwFaoWg__PdaGug .

A special thanks to Sylvan Gardens for welcoming a selection of these adventures to take place at their lovely conservation area. The Rolf E. Sylvan Gardens Conservation Area is owned by the Town of Chatham and maintained and preserved through volunteer efforts with the Friends of Sylvan Gardens https://www.sylvangardens.org/ . https://massculturalcouncil.org/ https://massculturalcouncil.org/

Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.

Photos by Halley Steinmetz

December is a wonderful time to discover the great outdoors and admire the shifting seasons! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea and the Preschool Explorers.

Get outside, get creative, and get moving while hiking a different Preserve each week. Breathe in the fresh air, see signs of wildlife, and learn about the land we live on.

Cost: Free! Space is limited so advance reservation is required. To reserve, please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZQBQZBiiwFaoWg__PdaGug .

A special thanks to Sylvan Gardens for welcoming a selection of these adventures to take place at their lovely conservation area. The Rolf E. Sylvan Gardens Conservation Area is owned by the Town of Chatham and maintained and preserved through volunteer efforts with the Friends of Sylvan Gardens https://www.sylvangardens.org/ . https://massculturalcouncil.org/ https://massculturalcouncil.org/

Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.

Photos by Halley Steinmetz

Please join naturalist and Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide Andrea Higgins for HCT’s weekly Newbies in Nature program. Carry your baby in a front sling or backpack and enjoy the company of other young families while walking the trails of local conservation lands. Find newfound joy while connecting with your baby and seeing the wonder in their eyes as they discover the wild world around them.

Andrea will offer gentle prompts to engage your senses and encourage a deeper connection to nature and your child to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trails are not suitable for strollers so please carry your baby in a front sling or backpack.

Space is limited so reservation is required. Please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/3Zk4HarB8-B-9zn8knDo-Q to sign up. https://massculturalcouncil.org/

Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.

Photo by Halley Steinmetz

December is a wonderful time to discover the great outdoors and admire the shifting seasons! If you have a youngster aged 2-5 ready for adventure, we hope you’ll join Naturalist Ms. Andrea and the Preschool Explorers.

Get outside, get creative, and get moving while hiking a different Preserve each week. Breathe in the fresh air, see signs of wildlife, and learn about the land we live on.

Cost: Free! Space is limited so advance reservation is required. To reserve, please click here https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ZQBQZBiiwFaoWg__PdaGug .

A special thanks to Sylvan Gardens for welcoming a selection of these adventures to take place at their lovely conservation area. The Rolf E. Sylvan Gardens Conservation Area is owned by the Town of Chatham and maintained and preserved through volunteer efforts with the Friends of Sylvan Gardens https://www.sylvangardens.org/ . https://massculturalcouncil.org/ https://massculturalcouncil.org/

Thanks to generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the community, these programs are free.

Photos by Halley Steinmetz

Have you ever said, “I can only draw stick figures”? Interested in drawing but not sure where to start, or nervous about “messing up” a page? You’re not alone!

Join the Wareham Land Trust for Nature Journaling: Techniques for Drawing Birds, the next presentation in our nature journaling series. In this fun, beginner-friendly session, we’ll explore simple ways to sketch some of nature’s most lively and inspiring subjects, birds! Come ready to relax, experiment, and let your creativity take flight.

In this session, you’ll learn tips for observing and drawing birds, from their distinctive shapes and proportions to their characteristic poses and movements. Discover easy techniques to bring your feathered friends to life on the page, no prior art experience needed!

All materials will be provided. Come ready to look a little closer, sketch a little slower, and deepen your connection with nature through art.

Where: Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Rd, Wareham, MA
When: Wednesday, December 3rd 6:30–7:30 PM

Please Click Here to Register https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mCL-Bhu0LvZZ82m5834auA

Come enjoy the splendor of the full Beaver moon on this 1.5-mile walk on wide dirt paths around the Coonamessett River in moonlight. Be sure to bring a flashlight in case it’s cloudy. Hosted by volunteers with The 300 Committee Land Trust. Walk leader, Alex Lancaster: 774 – 392 – 3114.

Parking: Dirt lot at 160 John Parker Road