Things to know before you go
Things to know before you go:
- All programs are free unless noted.
- Please be aware parking fees may apply – visit the park web page for applicable parking fees at Massachusetts State Parks or to learn how to borrow a ParksPass from a community partner.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Be season smart and safe. Dress for the weather by wearing sturdy footgear and dressing in layers for maximum comfort.
- Carry drinking water and snacks.
- Have a map and cell phone.
- Seasonal weather such as heavy rains and storms affect parks and trails. All events, programs and activities are subject to change. Please take a moment to call ahead to confirm.
- April Vacation Programs are listed by geographical region, date and time.
Ongoing Resources
- Self-Guided Hikes
- Recommended Hikes
- Introductory hikes for families and children and Signature hikes of that highlight the best park features
- Fun in Nature Series
- Downloadable activities to enhance your experience at any DCR park! Fun and engaging activities include seek and find scavenger hunts to awaken all of your senses, a conversation starter set to encourage talks along the trail and creating your own story cube to inspire story- telling!
Boston
1399 Bennington Street, East Boston
An Oasis for Birds
Saturday, April 18, 8:00am – 9:30 am
Meet at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation main parking lot, 1399 Bennington Street, East Boston
Discover raptors and other specialty birds on a leisurely one-mile walk over flat, relatively easy terrain at this MA State Reservation & Birding Hotspot, as well as other nearby locations that we’ll visit. You are responsible for your own transportation between locations by car or bike. Binoculars recommended, some loaner binoculars will be available thanks to the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Co-sponsored by the Brookline Bird Club, and the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Great for children ages 5+ and adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain and heavy winds will cancel.
Foss Park
49 Fellsway West, Somerville, MA
Somerville Patriots Day Colonial Fair
Monday, April 20, 10:00am – 12:00 am
Join the Somerville Museum for the Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair in Foss Park! Greet Paul Revere on his horse, play colonial-era games, enjoy refreshments, and delicious offerings from food trucks! Admission is free but give us a shout if you’re attending; the British might be coming, too! More information or to register
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Basketball Development Day with One Love Sports Academy
Monday, April 20, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For ages 10-14. Youth will participate in basketball skill building through drills, learning different techniques and the fundamentals. Session will conclude with structured recreational games, allowing participants to apply their newly acquired skills. One Love Sports Academy uses sports as a vehicle to support youth development by combining athletics, mentorship, and leadership development. Through this partnership, we aim to provide young people with a safe and engaging environment where they can stay active, learn new skills, and build confidence. Program is free. For more information, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062.
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Youth Dance Bootcamp Series with OrigiNation
Monday, April 20, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
For children in grades 2 – 5. Youth Dance Bootcamp Series blends movement, fitness, and cultural dance styles including Soca and Hip-Hop. Each session is designed to be high-energy, inclusive, and development-focused, ensuring participants leave feeling empowered, confident, and connected. Program is free. For more information, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062.
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Flag Football Development Day with One Love Sports Academy
Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For ages 10-14. Youth will participate in flag football skill building through team communication, defensive positioning, passing mechanics and more. After the instructional session concludes, friendly flag football games will be played that encourage team communication. One Love Sports Academy uses sports as a vehicle to support youth development by combining athletics, mentorship, and leadership development. Through this partnership, we aim to provide young people with a safe and engaging environment where they can stay active, learn new skills, and build confidence. Program is free. For more information, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062.
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Youth Dance Bootcamp Series with OrigiNation
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
For children in grades 6 – 8. Youth Dance Bootcamp Series blends movement, fitness, and cultural dance styles including Soca and Hip-Hop. Each session is designed to be high-energy, inclusive, and development-focused, ensuring participants leave feeling empowered, confident, and connected. Program is free. For more information, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062.
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Growing Roxbury: Earth Day Community Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Growing Roxbury is a one-day Earth Day celebration at both Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center and Roxbury Heritage State Park (Dillaway-Thomas House) through community planting, environmental education, wellness, and youth engagement. The event will bring together community members, youth, and partners to promote land stewardship, healthy living, and environmental awareness. Stop by for an hour or spend the entire event with us. Great for all ages. Program is free. For more information or to volunteer, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062. Schedule of programs at Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center:
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Community Planting & Education, hands on planting stations, learn about soil, composting and learn proper planting techniques.
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Healthy Eating Workshop, live demonstrations of simple, healthy recipes with a focus on local herbs, fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive take-home recipe cards.
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Wellness & Grounding Session, connecting wellness with nature. OrigiNation will lead yoga, breathing techniques and mindful practices.
- 10:00 am – 2:30 pm: Youth Activity Zone, painting and creative stations for children ages 5-10 and seed organization and planting stations.
Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center
120 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA
Soccer Development Day with One Love Sports Academy
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For ages 10-14. Youth will participate in soccer skill building through different techniques, passing and movement drills and more. After the instructional session concludes, small-sided soccer matches where youth can apply their skills in a supportive setting. One Love Sports Academy uses sports as a vehicle to support youth development by combining athletics, mentorship, and leadership development. Through this partnership, we aim to provide young people with a safe and engaging environment where they can stay active, learn new skills, and build confidence. Program is free. For more information, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062.
183 Roxbury Street, Boston, MA
Patriots’ Day 250: Honoring Our Roots, Building Our Future
Monday, April 20, 8:15 am – 1:00 pm
Meeting Location: First Church of Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA
The Roxbury Collaborative is celebrating 34 years of community stewardship, preserving Roxbury’s revolutionary legacy. Events include a William Dawes re-enactment, historic talks and trolly tours of Roxbury and much more. Free and open to the public. For more information, please email: roxburycollaborative@gmail.com.
183 Roxbury Street, Boston, MA
Growing Roxbury: Earth Day Community Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Growing Roxbury is a one-day Earth Day celebration at both Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center and and Roxbury Heritage State Park (Dillaway-Thomas House) through community planting, environmental education, wellness, and youth engagement. The event will bring together community members, youth, and partners to promote land stewardship, healthy living, and environmental awareness. Stop by for an hour or spend the entire event with us. Great for all ages. Program is free. For more information or to volunteer, please call Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center at (617) 445-0062. Schedule of programs at Roxbury Heritage State Park:
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Community Planting & Education, hands on planting stations, learn about soil, composting and learn proper planting techniques.
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Healthy Eating Workshop, live demonstrations of simple, healthy recipes with a focus on local herbs, fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive take-home recipe cards.
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Wellness & Grounding Session, connecting wellness with nature. OrigiNation will lead yoga, breathing techniques and mindful practices. Inclement weather may cancel this program.
Central
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
Woodlands and Waterways
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the Visitor Center
Walk along the banks of the Blackstone River and learn about the life that it supports. We’ll be looking for signs of wildlife as we discuss the ways we keep our watershed clean! Walk is approximately 1-mile. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
Exploring the Blackstone River Valley Recreational Hike Series – Uxbridge Greenway Hike
Sunday, April 19, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet at the Adams Street parking area (bit.ly/adamsgw).
Go on a guided hike with a great group of people. Meet at the Adams Street parking area (bit.ly/adamsgw). This hike is ~4 miles over a paved surface with no inclines. Bathrooms are not available at this site. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up to date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
Kidleidoscope
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the Visitor Center
Join us each week. We will read a book, then do an activity and craft that relates to the story. Each week has a different theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3-6, siblings welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather.
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA
Walking with the Ancients
Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center
Learn about rare and ancient trees on this one-mile guided walk. Great for ages 8+, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information, please call the Wachusett Mountain Visitor Center (978) 464-2987.
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA
Great Hill Detective
Wednesday, April 22, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center
Investigate the mysteries of the mountain as we unwrap pieces of history and learn about their significance. Discover the secrets of “The Great Hill” we know as Wachusett Mountain today. Stop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time. Great for ages 5+, all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call the Wachusett Mountain Visitor Center, (978) 464-2987.
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA
Wildlife on the Mountain
Thursday, April 23, 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Meet at the Visitor Center
Discover the lives of the “locals” in this talk about wildlife habitats, competition, and survival on Wachusett Mountain. See and touch skins, skulls, and tracks of some of our native animals, including deer, bobcats, bears, and more. Great for ages 5+, all children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call the Wachusett Mountain Visitor Center, (978) 464-2987.
North
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Symphony of Bird Song Walk!
Sunday, April 19, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Meet in the parking lot
Hear the symphony of spring bird song! Watch them in the field, woodland, and ocean edges. Learn about bird sounds, habits, and flight patterns. Dress for the weather. walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Bring your binoculars if you have them. All ages. Heavy rain will cancel.
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Live Animal Presentation – Celebrate Earth Day!
Saturday, April 25, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center
Live Frogs & Salamanders—our vernal pond ambassadors—visit Halibut Point with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Get up close to these animals and learn about their behaviors and habitats. Co-Sponsored with Friends of Halibut Point State Park. All ages/abilities. Heavy rain will cancel.
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Quarrying History Self-Guided
Daily, Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Self-guided, brochures available inside the Visitor Center
Learn the quarrying history of Halibut Point with this self-guided adventure. All ages, great for families. Go at your own leisure.
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
Quarry Quest – Treasure Hunt!
Daily, Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Self-guided, brochures available inside the Visitor Center
Follow clues then unscramble to find a treasure box! Family fun adventure—on trails you may never have walked before—while learning about nature and the Babson Farm Granite Quarrying history. For ages 8+.
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA
StoryWalk!® The Nest Robin Built, by Denise Fleming.
Daily, Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Self-guided book pages posted along a lovely park trail leading to the Visitor Center. Connect with nature and each other while enjoying the magic of reading together in the outdoors! Great for ages 3-7 with favorite adult.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
111 Ballard Street, Saugus, MA
A Salt Marsh Nature Trek
Friday, April 24, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at Rumney Marsh Reservation parking lot, located across the street from 100 Ballard Street, Saugus, MA
Explore this natural habitat on a moderately-paced three-mile walk across a relatively flat trail at Rumney Marsh Reservation. You may spot wildlife such as coyote, raptors, and see groupings of tree species like oak and pine. Bring binoculars for the best views, some loaner binoculars available thanks to the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Co-sponsored by Rumney Marsh Conservancy, and Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. Great for children 12+ and adults. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or High Winds cancels or if the trail is deemed difficult or unsafe. Dress for the weather, sturdy shoes are recommended. Encouraged to bring your own binoculars, water and a snack.
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
State Reservation Road, Salisbury, MA
The Seal Sensation Station
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Near parking lot 1 and the playground
Drop by for a quick look or stay a while to watch for harbor seals resting on the rocks and learn about their behavior. While spotting scopes are provided, sightings aren't guaranteed since the seals follow the tides and their own instincts. This viewing opportunity is made possible by DCR’s Interpretive Services, and Swarovski Optik. Rain or high winds will cancel. Great for ages 5+ and adults.All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: You can find the seal viewing station along the Merrimack River, directly across from the playground. After parking in Lot 1, simply head right along the river path or roadway for a short distance. Look for the setup featuring spotting scopes and educational table displays.
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Earth Day Mural
Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Visitor Center
Unleash your inner artist! Add a craft, drawing, or Earth Day wish to our 2026 Walden Pond Community Mural. Great for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine.
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
StoryWalk®: "If You Spent a Day with Thoreau" by Robert Burleigh and paintings by Wendell Minor
Daily, Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26
Visitor Center
Come read and discover what it would be like to spend the day with Henry David Thoreau at Walden. The Story pages start on the “Woods Path,” along the Accessible trail and continue along the easy 1/2-mile, crushed stone surface to Thoreau’s house site. Boots encouraged. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Spring Stroll
Sunday, April 19, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center
Meets at Visitor Center. Join a Park Interpreter for a ½-mile walk to Thoreau’s original house site, where you will look, listen, and make note of your observations in the natural world like Henry did. Come learn about Thoreau’s thoughts and feelings about the spring season. Wear good, solid shoes. Ages 10 and up. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain cancels.
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Beavers are Back!
Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Meet at the Visitor Center
Join a Park Interpreter for this guided 1-mile roundtrip walk to Heywood’s Meadow to see signs of our resident beavers. Learn how these rodents improve the local ecology. Binoculars & boots encouraged! Ages 10 and up. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain cancels.
John Joseph Kilmartin parking lot, Winthrop Parkway, Winthrop, MA
The Seal Sensation Station
Tuesday, April 21, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Drop in for a brief visit or stay longer to look for harbor seals resting on the rocks, and to learn about these fascinating animals. Viewing of the seals isn’t guaranteed, seals follow the tides, the weather, and their own instincts. Spotting scopes are available for use thanks to DCR’s Interpretive Services, Swarovski Optik North America, and the Friends of Winthrop Beaches. Rain or high winds will cancel. Great for ages 5+ and adults.All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: On the Sidewalk of Winthrop Parkway in Revere near the traffic light where Winthrop Ave, Endicott Ave and Crescent Ave in Revere all converge onto Winthrop Parkway. Parking is available on the side of the road, and at the small lot at John Joseph Kilmartin Pathway.
John Joseph Kilmartin parking lot, Winthrop Parkway, Winthrop, MA
The Seal Sensation Station
Saturday, April 25, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Drop in for a brief visit or stay longer to look for harbor seals resting on the rocks, and to learn about these fascinating animals. Viewing of the seals isn’t guaranteed, seals follow the tides, the weather, and their own instincts. Spotting scopes are available for use thanks to DCR’s Interpretive Services, Swarovski Optik North America, and the Friends of Winthrop Beaches. Rain or high winds will cancel. Great for ages 5+ and adults.All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: On the Sidewalk of Winthrop Parkway in Revere near the traffic light where Winthrop Ave, Endicott Ave and Crescent Ave in Revere all converge onto Winthrop Parkway. Parking is available on the side of the road, and at the small lot at John Joseph Kilmartin Pathway.
South
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Nature’s Classroom: I Spy Fungi
Saturday, April 18, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Come learn all about nature on a gentle, one-mile walks in the Blue Hills Reservation. For families and curious adults. Discover the mysterious and hidden world of fungi! Fungi are crucial for all life on earth. Come learn how fungi are much more than just beautiful and sometimes deadly mushrooms on this gentle 1-mile walk. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Nature’s Classroom: Raptor Rhapsody
Tuesday, April 21, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Come learn all about nature on a gentle, one-mile walks in the Blue Hills Reservation. For families and curious adults. Birds of prey soar over Massachusetts, regulating the health of our ecosystems, but their survival has become increasingly threatened by human actions. Discover what can do today to save our remarkable raptors! Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Exploring the Blue Hills
Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Explore the hidden treasures of the Blue Hills! Join us on this revolving series of hikes through some of our beautiful but lesser used trails. We hike between 2.5 and 5 miles over moderate trails. Suitable for adults and children 8 and up. Please bring water and dress for the weather. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Talking Trees: An Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
The trees are talking! No kidding! Trees are living beings and have strange and fascinating ways to communicate with one another. Learn what these silent giants can tell us if we learn how to listen. 1.1-miles. Great for families and curious adults. Bring water and dress for the weather. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Wellness in the Woods
Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Join us for a quiet and contemplative forest bathing program in the peaceful and beautiful Blue Hills. De-stress and reconnect with nature on this slow and gentle 1.1-mile forest meditation walk. Adults and children 10 and up. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Kidleidoscope
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Join us for a nature craft and nature facts! Each week we will feature a different nature theme, story, and craft on that theme. Suitable for ages 2-5 with an adult. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
Nature’s Classroom: Animal Detectives
Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Meet at the Houghton’s Pond Visitor Center
Come learn all about nature on a gentle, one-mile walks in the Blue Hills Reservation. For families and curious adults. Animal tracks tell the story of wildlife in the forest: where they go, what they eat, and who’s trying to eat them. Learn how to tell what these animals do when no one is around. Inclement weather may cancel, for more information please call (857) 208-8498.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Ames Family Photo Exhibit
Daily, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Inside Visitor Center
Visit the Newcomb Visitor Center to learn about the Ames family and the construction of the Borderland estate through a photographs. Self-guided. All ages.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
StoryWalk® “Birds in My Backyard” by Lisa Donovan, illustrated by Dee Paras
Daily, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Starts near the Visitor Center
A self-guided walk featuring “Birds in My Backyard” by Lisa Donovan, illustrations by Dee Paras. Follow the Pond Walk from the Visitor Center and head towards the Stone Lodge to read along. For families, young children.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Ames Mansion Tour: Building a Home
Multiple dates, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Meet in front of the Ames Mansion
Come get a look at the fully furnished interior of the Ames Mansion, including the ornate two-story library. Explore the history of the family and the house itself. Explore the 1st-floor of the historic Ames Mansion on a free tour. Meet at the mansion. Space is limited; register to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Great for older children and adults.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Kids Mansion Tour
Multiple dates, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Meet in front of the Ames Mansion
What would it be like to be a kid living in the Ames Mansion? Learn about the Ames family and the four children who grew up here. For families with young kids. Explore the 1st-floor of the historic Ames Mansion on a free tour. Meet at the mansion. Space is limited; register to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Great for younger children accompanied by an adult.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Gardening for Kids
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Meet at the Ames Mansion
Pre-registration is required. To register, please email Borderland at borderland.park@mass.gov.
Join Ellen Farmer for a beginner’s guide to gardening. Get your hands dirty and explore what soil makes plants the happiest and ideas on how to arrange flowers in their pots for maximum beauty! Ellen has been volunteering at Borderland for over 10 years and has overseen many of the urns and planters around the mansion and visitor center for all to enjoy! Free. Best for ages 8+. Inclement weather will reschedule. Rain Date: Friday, April 24 from 12:00-1:00pm.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Off the Beaten Path Hike
Thursday, April 23, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at Visitor Center
Join park staff for a guided hike. Explore different trails each week. Hikes are between 2-4 miles long on varied terrain at a moderate pace. Bring drinking water and dress for the weather. For adults and older children. Call ahead to confirm if conditions are questionable.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Nice and Easy Walk
Friday, April 24, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet at Visitor Center
Want to get out on the trail on a laid-back outdoor adventure? Join park staff for a nice and easy walk where we’ll explore some well-trodden paths at Borderland. Walks are 1-2 miles long at a relaxed pace. For adults and older children. Inclement weather may cancel.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Explore Nature: In the Trees
Saturday, April 25, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet at Visitor Center
Who calls the woods of Borderland home? What birds are you hearing sing as you explore the trails? Learn about life in Borderland’s forests through different hands-on activities. Best for ages 7+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Inclement weather may cancel. Call ahead if conditions are questionable.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Friends of Borderland: 3-Floor Tours
Sunday, April 26, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Meet in front of the Ames Mansion
Join the Friends of Borderland for a three-floor Ames Mansion tour. Take a step back in time as a volunteer tour guide brings the history of Oakes and Blanche Ames to life. These are the only tours that explore all three floors! Tours are $10 per person. Children 12 and under, members of the Friends, and veterans are free. Tickets can only be purchased day-of, beginning at 11:30am in front of the Ames Mansion. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tours begin every 30 minutes and meet in front of the Ames Mansion. Rain or shine.
259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
Kidleidoscope
Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet inside Visitor Center
Learn about the natural world through beautifully illustrated books and hands-on activities. We will feature a new book and craft each week. Best for ages 4+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River, MA
Fall River Films
Daily, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Visitor Center
We’re playing some of our favorite films celebrating Fall River. Films will play continuously throughout the day, so drop in anytime. Each film highlights a specific theme. Appropriate for viewers age 8+. Meet inside the Visitor Center. All films are also available by request.
- Industry - Fabric of Fall River (30 mins)
- Maritime - The Fall River Line (57 mins)
- Heroes - Thomas Hudner Video (30 mins)
- Abolitionists - Safe Houses: the Underground Railroad (20 mins)
- Play– Lincoln Park Remembered (45 mins)
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Meet the Pocassets
Sunday, April 19, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Visitor Center
Learn about your neighbors, the first people of Fall River, through engaging storytelling and crafts. Make your own corn husk doll or dreamcatcher! All materials will be provided. Great for families. Drop in anytime from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Colonial Medicine with Dr. Dave
Tuesday, April 21, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Visitor Center
Learn about early American medical and dental practices and see the tools that were used. It may look and sound like a horror movie, but this was medicine! Fun for the whole family. Drop in anytime from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Exhibit: Road to Revolution: The Stamp Tax Crisis of 1765
Daily, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Visitor Center
In debt after the French and Indian War, King George III of England proposed measures to raise revenue that were deeply unpopular in the colonies. One such measure, the Stamp Act, was destined to create a firestorm of protest and create a complex debate about the principles of government, of individual rights, and the identity of the colonists as "Americans." This exhibit is on loan from the Commonwealth Museum in Boston.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Dioramas of Colonial America
Daily, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Visitor Center
Colonial Massachusetts comes to life in these two tabletop dioramas created by the Lafayette-Durfee House Foundation. Imagine life in a Pre-revolutionary coastal town. See its streets, corn fields and houses. Visit their neighbors in an 18th Century Pocasset Wampanoag Village along the Quequechan River in what is now “Fall River.”
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
StoryWalk®: “Because of An Acorn” by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon
Daily
The Boardwalk
Walk the Boardwalk and explore the book “Because of An Acorn” by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer; illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon. This enchanting book expresses the connectivity of our ecosystem in a simple inviting way. Great reading for the whole family. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by MA Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Create Revolutionary Art in the Park with the Griffin, a Mobile Art Studio
Thursday, April 23, 12:30 pm -3:00 pm
The Boardwalk
The Greater Fall River Art Association brings arts programming to Heritage State Park with the Griffin, a fully equipped mobile art studio! Be creative! Draw, paint, and so much more. Pursue your muse. Suitable for the entire family. All materials will be provided free of charge.
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River MA
Sew What! A Sewing and Mending Workshop presented by the Bristol Black Collective
Saturday, April 25, 12:30 pm -3:00 pm
Visitor Center
Join us for a hands-on workshop. Participants can explore the techniques of stitching and visible mending while learning how to replace buttons, repair zippers, and more! Participants are encouraged to bring an item to repair.
131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit (East Falmouth), MA
Beach Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Monday, April 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Mashpee Town Beach parking lot, 668 Great Oak Road, Mashpee, MA
Join us for a walk along South Cape Beach. We will check on our nesting Osprey and use a sein net to discover what might be in the water. We will have magnifiers for up-close viewing of beach finds and prizes for finishing the scavenger hunt. All ages, great for families. Rain cancels.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit (East Falmouth), MA
Beyond Bugs
Tuesday, April 21
11:00am - 12:00pm Pre-K and adult
1:00pm - 2:00pm ages 6+ and adult
Meet at Visitor Center
Flowers are starting to bloom and insects are emerging from their eggs. We will take a walk along our pollinator garden looking for any tiny critters we can find. We will play a pollinator game and make an insect glider to fly and take home. Rain or shine.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit (East Falmouth), MA
Unfish-like Fish
Wednesday, April 22
11:00am - 12:00pm Pre-K and adult
1:00pm - 2:00pm ages 6+ and adult
Meet at Visitor Center
Sea horses, pipe fish and eels are unique fish we encounter in the estuary in spring. We will discover what makes them different and see if we can catch one in the bay. We will make a 3-D sea horse to take home. Rain or shine.
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
131 Waquoit Highway, Waquoit (East Falmouth), MA
Springtime is Turtle Time!
Thursday, April 23
11:00am - 12:00pm Pre-K and adult
1:00pm - 2:00pm ages 6+ and adult
Meet at Visitor Center
Reptiles are waking up from hibernation, and we have several types of turtles at Waquoit Bay including box and snapping turtles. Discover why snapping turtles look like dinosaurs and what is special about a box turtle shell. We will go on a turtle treasure hunt and make a turtle suncatcher. Rain or shine.
West
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Outdoor StoryWalk ® “Ruby’s Birds” by Mya Thompson and Illustrated by Claudia Dávila
Daily
Starts outside on the grounds of the center
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Ruby’s Birds. For ages 3 and up and anyone who loves migratory birds!
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Flight Path Program: Bird Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 18, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Meet in the Great Hall
Let’s go find birds! Learn about common local bird species and join us on a quest to find birds both inside our habitat dioramas and outside on the Center’s grounds and along the Canalside Rail Trail. We’ll practice using binoculars, being quiet, and read the story Ruby’s Birds together. Wear clothing for mud season – sturdy shoes and layers. For ages 4 – 9 and their families. Co-sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long.
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk® “One Earth” by Eileen Spinelli
Daily Saturday, April 18 through Sunday, April 26, during open hours
Meet at the welcome desk
Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, crafts, and activities to honor the Earth, our shared home. Includes the indoor StoryWalk® — One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, which is an invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. For all ages.
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Art Naturally – Bird Zines
Sunday, April 19, 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Meet in the Great Hall
Discover nature through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Design a zine to celebrate ongoing bird migrations. Learn how to make an 8 or 16-page booklet from a single piece of paper, finding out how birds migrate along the way. For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
Earth Day and Flight Path Bird Migration Program: Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Meet in the Great Hall
Take a moment on Earth Day to explore and compare the different survival strategies of seasonal birds vs. year-round residents in this drop-in program. Learn how the activities of people impact bird migration and how you can make a difference! Meet in the Great Hall to explore investigation stations on bird migration. Enjoy both an outdoor StoryWalk® Ruby’s Birds and play an outdoor migration challenge game. Co-sponsored by Montague Public Libraries as part of Flight Path bird programming all month long. For ages 6-12 and their families.
1048 North Road, Westfield, MA
DCR & Fish and Wildlife Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at Hampton Ponds, 1048 North Road, Westfield, MA
Join the Massachusetts Departments of Conservation and Recreation and Fish and Wildlife stock Pequot Pond at Hampton Ponds State Park and celebrate Earth Day! There will be activities and giveaways. All ages welcome. Bathrooms will be available. Leashed dogs welcome.
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
Make a Water Turbine
Thursday, April 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet outside under the canopy. Drop in program. Arrive anytime and stay as long as you like.
How does falling water power Holyoke? By turning a turbine of course. Come assemble a model turbine, then test it out. All materials supplied. Great for ages 9-14. Younger children welcome with help. Free parking at 221 Appleton Street.
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
Trees to the Rescue
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet outside under the canopy by 10:00am.
Trees are superheroes. They shade hot city streets, make the oxygen we breathe, grow food we eat, beautify the outdoors, and so much more! Take a short walk with the park interpreter to meet these tree superheroes while we collect some gifts from them. Take these tree gifts to the Children’s Museum where you can craft them into paper. Best for ages 7-15. Inclement weather cancels outdoor tree walk. Free parking at 221 Appleton Street.
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
Make & Take a Repurposed Bag
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet outside under the canopy, drop-in program, arrive anytime.
Make a useful bag out of something destined for the landfill. Fashion a tote from a bag that used to hold birdseed, barley, horse feed, or some other feed. We’ll guide you through the process of using a grommet machine to make your bag. All materials provided. Best for ages 7 (with assistance) to adult. Free parking at 221 Appleton Street.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell Rd, Lanesborough, MA
Under the Night Sky with Kevin Collins
Saturday, April 18, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Meet at Mount Greylock Visitor Center
For all ages. Explore the wonders of the New England sky with long-time DCR and Bascom Lodge presenter, Kevin Collins and his planetarium projector! During this engaging indoor program, you can expect to learn about star hopping and marvel at various celestial objects while delving into fascinating topics such as astronomy, physics, and a touch of mythology. Meet at Mt Greylock Visitor Center in Lanesborough.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell Rd, Lanesborough, MA
Discover Greylock Family Friendly EARTH WALK
Sunday, April 19, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at Mount Greylock Visitor Center
For all ages. Enjoy a guided, easy-moderate, one-to-2-mile, family-friendly field and forest walk! Look for signs of wildlife, explore seasonal changes in the forest. Dress for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and snack. Meet at the Mt Greylock Visitor Center in Lanesborough. Inclement weather cancels.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
165 Gould Road, Adams, MA
Geocaching 101
Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Meet at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams
For all ages. Looking for a fun way to engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world? This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. To participate fully download the free geocaching.com app Dress appropriately for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and a snack.
Meet at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, 165 Gould Road, in Adams.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
165 Gould Road, Adams, MA
Earth Day Open House: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activity Day
Wednesday, April 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams
For all ages. Join us for activities that inspire taking care of where we live, and honoring the Earth, our shared home! Explore how you can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle with an Earth Day craft! All materials provided while supplies last. Meet at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, 165 Gould Road, in Adams.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell Rd, Lanesborough, MA
Arbor Day Forester’s Walk with Kevin Podkowka
Friday, April 24, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at Mount Greylock Visitor Center
Suitable for ages 8 and up. Are you sure you can see the forest, and not just the trees? Come take a walk to see the forest through a forester’s eyes, in celebration of Arbor Day. This walk is an interactive experience that will challenge you to look at the forest in a way that you never have before. Dress for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and snack. Meet at the Mt Greylock Visitor Center in Lanesborough. Inclement weather cancels.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
165 Gould Road, Adams, MA
Mountain Mindfulness: Spring Walk with Vicki
Sunday, April 26, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at Greylock Glen Center in Adams
For all ages. This mindful outdoor experience incorporates elements of forest bathing, mindful breathing, nature connection, and meditation skills, culminating in a group session for sharing and reflection. Leave with inspiration and skills for accessing the healing benefits of nature back home! Up to a mile distance. Co-sponsored by Gaia Wellness. Meet at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, 165 Gould Road, in Adams.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
81 Batchelor Street, Granby, MA
Off the Beaten Path Hike
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Meet at Bachelor Brook Trailhead, 81 Batchelor Street, Granby, MA
Registration required: 413-253-2883 or holyoke.range@mass.gov.
For ages 12 and up. This guided hike exploring spring in the Holyoke range. A more strenuous 2–4-mile hike over uneven terrain. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and extra layers. Sturdy hiking shoes are required and hiking poles recommended. Free. Inclement weather cancels.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
Volunteer Trail Stewardship
Sunday, April 19, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet inside the Notch Visitor Center
Kick off National Volunteer Week with longtime Volunteer Trail Stewards Michael and Susan Zlogar. Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about trail stewardship, ways to get involved in volunteerism, and stories Michael and Susan have gathered along the trail. Free. Open to all ages. No registration needed.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
Art Showing – Chasing Trails by Monica Aguilar
Daily, starting Monday, April 20, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Inside Notch Visitor Center
Monica Aguilar brings together her passions of outdoors and art through her work. While on the trails, she creates paintings while hiking as well as collects reference photos to work on larger pieces in the studio. Finding inspiration in micro views as well as the larger sweeping vistas connecting back to the feeling of exploration on a trail.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
Kidleidoscope
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Inside Notch Visitor Center
For ages 0-6+, accompanied by an adult. Enjoy nature themed storybooks paired with age-appropriate activity or craft. All materials are provided. No registration needed.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
Celebrate Trails Day with a Challenge: City Nature Challenge
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Inside Notch Visitor Center
Registration required: 413-253-2883 or holyoke.range@mass.gov.
Celebrate Trails Day with a Challenge: City Nature Challenge. Learn the basics of the City Nature Challenge including use of iNaturalist 101 and plant identification for beginners. No registration needed. Naturalist Guided Hike. (11:00am -12:00pm). 1 to 2 mile guided hike on an easy-moderate trail. Test out your identification skills on the trail and engage in citizen science. All ages, great for families. Please bring a device capable of running iNaturalist. Inclement weather will cancel the hiking portion of the program.
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
Storywalk® “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring” by Kenard Pak
Daily, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Starts at the Notch Visitor Center
Self-guided. For families with children. A children’s picture book story about welcoming back spring. Walk a short, easy route near the Visitor Center to read this story welcoming the Spring season.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
Water Supply
Boylston Public Library
695 Main St, Boylston, MA
Tree Cookies
Saturday, April 18, 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Meet inside the Library
Look at a tree’s life story in cross-sections "tree cookies" and core samples to determine a tree's age and observe its growth patterns. Simulate how trees compete for essential resources, such as light, water, and nutrients. Design a tree cookie pendant to keep. Please register in advance. Great for ages 6+. To check on event status please call 617-352-4044.
Wachusett Reservoir Watershed
Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA
Spring Puddles Stroll & Story
Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA
Join a morning of outdoor adventure on this slow-paced walk to spot signs of wildlife and listen for frog calls. We'll stop at the forest play area to read The Noisy Puddle and celebrate the magic of vernal pools. This 3/4-mile easy stroll is geared toward early childhood, and all ages are welcome for this family event. The flat, accessible trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly. No dogs, please. Service and medical support animals, when acting within their service capacity, are welcome. Dress for the weather. To check on event status please call 617-352-4044.
Wachusett Reservoir Watershed
Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA
Creatures of the Forest
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet at Mass Central Rail Trail- Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA
Explore what the wild things in the watershed are up to this Spring on a guided sensory adventure designed for explorers of all abilities! We’ll take a slow, 3/4-mile round-trip stroll to listen and look for "telltale" signs of forest life. With a flat trail and benches to rest, this inclusive outing is stroller and wheelchair accessible. No dogs, please. Service and medical support animals, when acting within their service capacity, are welcome. Dress for the weather. To check on event status please call 617-352-4044.
Year-Round Experiences and Resources
First Peoples, First Stewards Children’s Libraries
Daily, during park operational hours
Visitor Centers
The First Peoples First Steward’s Children’s Library reading program is available at nine DCR properties across Massachusetts and features more than 20 youth-focused works of fiction and non-fiction that depict accurate first-hand accounts of Indigenous history, culture and lived experience. The program celebrates the region’s Indigenous communities, histories, and their enduring relationships to the lands and waters that make up the nearly half a million acres that DCR stewards across the state. Stop by one of the participating visitor centers, sit back and read a great story. For more information, please visit: DCR First Peoples First Stewards Partnership | Mass.gov
Locations:
- Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA
- Blue Hills Reservation, 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA
- Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Avenue, North Easton, MA
- Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA
- Fall River HeritageState Park, 100 Davol Street, Fall River, MA
- Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA
- Mount Greylock State Reservation, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA
- Mount Holyoke Range State Park, 1500 West Street, Amherst, MA
- Quabbin Reservoir, 100 Windsor Dam Road, Belchertown, MA
Visitor Centers
For a detailed list of DCR Visitor Centers and Exhibits, please visit: DCR Visitor Centers and Exhibits | Mass.gov
Boston
Roxbury Heritage State Park - Dillaway-Thomas House
183 Roxbury Street, Boston
Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Phone: (857) 399-1220
Central
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge
River Bend Farm Visitor Center
Open daily, 8:30am-4:00pm, Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Phone: (508) 278-7604
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
345 Mountain Road, Princeton
John Hitchcock Visitor Center
Open daily 8am–3:15pm (Hours may vary based on winter staffing and weather conditions)
Phone: (978) 464-2987
North
177 Forest St., Saugus
Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center
Wednesday- Sunday 9:00am-3:30pm
Phone: (781) 233-0834
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport
Summer: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Winter: Thursday- Sunday 10:00-3:00 pm
Phone: (978) 546-2997
915 Walden St., Concord
Walden Pond Visitor Center
Open daily
Summer hours (April-October 10:00am-4:00pm)
Winter hours (November-March 10:00am-3:00pm)
Phone: (978) 369-3254
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
Open Daily, 9am–4pm
Phone: (978) 794-1655
South
259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton
Open daily, hours vary seasonally. Nov-March 8am-4pm, April 8am-6pm, May-September 8am-8pm, October 8am-6pm
Phone: (508) 238-6566
Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol St, Fall River
Open daily, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone: (508) 675-5759
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
131 Waquoit Hwy (Rte. 28), E. Falmouth
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, June-Aug: Daily 10am-4pm
Phone: (508) 457-0495
West
2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Open year-round
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (holidays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Wednesdays - Sundays, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Phone: (413) 863-3221
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke
Summer hours: Open Daily, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Winter hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday), 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Phone: (413) 534-1723
Mount Greylock State Reservation
30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA
Open daily, 9am–4pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Phone: (413) 499-4262
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Notch Visitor Center
1500 West Street/Route 116, Amherst
Winter: Thursday - Monday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Spring, Summer, and Fall: Daily 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Phone: (413) 253-2883
Mount Holyoke Summit House
30 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley
Open seasonally
mid-May through mid-October, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Phone: (413) 586-0350
Water Supply
100 Winsor Dam Road, Belchertown
Les and Terry Campbell Quabbin Visitor Center
Sunday - Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday - Saturday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Phone: (413) 323-7221
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