Public Programs
My public nature programs are generally available through municipal recreation departments, or hosted by partner organizations.
All Rec programs are open to non-residents, no matter where they are hosted, but there is generally a non-resident fee added (usually $5-10).
Early fall 2026
late summer birding field trip to plum island
Saturday, August 29, 8:30am-12:00pm
Parker River NWR, Newbury MA. $25 per person or $45 for two
Enjoy the end of summer with a field trip to Plum Island in search of egrets, shorebirds and swallows. Register and more details here!
concord tiny explorers
Wednesdays, Sept 9-30, 10:30-11:30am
Batchelder Mill Trail, Concord Ages 2-5 (siblings welcome). $50 per child
We’ll look for signs of fall, explore Mill Brook, and develop social and emotional skills in the great outdoors. Register here!
mushroom hunt at white park
Saturday, Sept 12, 9:30-11:00am
White Park, Concord All ages (0-4 free), $12 per person
Discover the fantastic fungi of White Park, learn mushroom safety and leave with a take-home craft. Register here!
hopkinton tiny explorers
Mondays, Sept 14- Oct 5, 10:30-11:30
Karen’s Woods Town Forest, Hopkinton Ages 2-5 (siblings welcome), $50 per child or $45 each for two+
We’ll explore a NEW town forest, with lots of mushrooms and a beaver pond! Plus develop social and emotional skills in the great outdoors. Register here!
adult mushroom walk
Sunday, September 20, 1:00-3:00pm
Ransmeier Woods, Hopkinton Ages 18+, $20 per person
Meet our local fascinating and diverse fungi. Learn mushroom safety and basic foraging practices. Register here!
Homeschool junior explorers
Tuesdays Sept 22- Oct 13, 10-11:30am
Ages 6-8, $72 per child or $60 each if registering two or more
Fall homeschool forest learning at Winant Park, Concord. Register and more details here!
mushroom walk for families, bradford
Sunday, September 27, 2:00-3:30pm
All ages. Free!
Discover the fantastic fungi of SHEI. Learn mushroom safety and identification tips. Register here!
TrAILS AND aLES, cONCORD
Thursdays, Oct 1, 8 and 15, 5:30-8:00pm
Multiple locations, ages 21+, $25/person for all three
Meet new friends and explore a different Merrimack River trail each night, then head to Litherman’s for our free beer. Register for all 3 here! (you can register for single sessions as well)
homeschool outdoor explorers
Thursdays Oct 15- Nov 5, 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages 9-13, $96 per child or $80 each if registering two or more
Fall homeschool forest learning at Winant Park, Concord. Register and more details here!
Check back for November and December programs in October!