The Trustees of Reservations

Hello, April! 🌷 The weekend’s here 🙌 and whether it’s rain or shine, warm or cool, we’ve got something great planned. Come enjoy it with us, whatever the weather. 🐰 Hop on over to our website and see the full line-up: https://lnkd.in/e6jSgnJr 📷: CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits – Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich 📷: RockFest – Powisset Farm, Dover 📷: Sensory-friendly Open Barnyard – Weir River Farm, Hingham #TheTrustees #TheWeekender #ThingstodoThisWeekend #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: A photo of a sunset hike fire pit at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA. A photo from RockFest at Powisset Farm in Dover MA. A photo of a child and parent at a Sensory-friendly open barnyard event at Weir River Farm in Hingham, MA]

We've reached our first milestone efforts to rewild Beaver Brook in Williamsburg and Northampton, raising over $150,000 in a week. Through the generous donations of our supporters, we are closer to reaching our ambitious goal of $1.5 million raised by June 30. Help us to protect Beaver Brook as a critical conservation land. Rewild Beaver Brook - The Trustees of Reservations

Spring is stirring beneath our feet! 🌧️ Vernal pools, those seasonal, water-filled depressions, are teeming with life once again. These small, often overlooked wetlands are essential nurseries for species like wood frogs 🐸 and salamanders, whose lifecycles depend on these temporary habitats. Our ecology team recently visited some vernal pools and shared their thoughts on these amazing micro-habitats. Vernal pools do not have any tributary streams, so all their water comes from the spring melts, and they typically disappear as the year goes by and the water evaporates. Since they are so fleeting, vernal pools will not support any fish species. Because of this, they are the home to many species of amphibians, reptiles, insects, and even crustaceans that rely on this aquatic landscape to live without fear of fish predators. Where do they go when the pool dries up? Obligate species rely on vernal pools for breeding in the spring, but each one has different strategies for survival throughout the rest of the year. Vernal pools are an oasis of biodiversity in the landscape, and very important to the survival of many small aquatic and semi-aquatic species. So next time you hear the quacks and cries of the wood frogs and spring peepers, you'll know all about the special ecosystem that they live in! 📷: Wood Frogs near a vernal pool in Pelham Hills #TheTrustees #Ecology #VernalPools #WoodFrogs #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: A photo of two Wood Frogs seen near a vernal pool in Pelham, MA.]

This Earth Month, let’s come together to protect our special places, from coastal shores to scenic trails and beloved local landmarks. You can make a difference by living more sustainably and helping us conserve our land so it can be enjoyed by generations to come. Join us this Earth Month — and beyond — in making a lasting impact. Visit thetrustees.org/support to see how you can get involved. 📷: featuring Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Appleton Farms, Worlds End, Doane's Falls, Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Ravenswood. 🔊: Australian Aboriginal proverb, quoted by Queen Elizabeth II as part of an address at the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. #TheTrustees #EarthMonth #SpecialPlaces #Massachusetts

What better way to kick off Volunteer Month and Earth Month than by celebrating our 2024 Volunteer of the Year: Elnora Thompson! 🌍 Elnora is a farmer at heart, and her passion for gardening reflects her deep appreciation for all that our great Earth has to offer. We hope you enjoy this highlight video and be sure to check out our YouTube channel to watch the full feature on Elnora and her incredible work as Volunteer of the Year. 💚 ▶️ Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/e892bpJW 📷: Nightingale Community Garden, Dorchester #TheTrustees #BostonCommunityGardens #EarthMonth #VolunteerMonth #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature

A new adventure awaits in Williamsburg and Northampton! ✨ Imagine a place where lush forests, scenic trails, and rich river ecosystems replace manicured golf greens. That’s the future of Beaver Brook, and we need YOU to help make it happen! 🏞️ Future activities include: ✔️ Hiking & Accessible Trails ✔️ Mountain Biking & XC Skiing ✔️ Wildlife Viewing & Eco-Education By rewilding this former golf course, we’re creating a hub for outdoor exploration, but we need your help! 🎯 Goal: Raise $1.5M by June 30, 2025 🛶 Get involved: https://lnkd.in/ewur_nVz #TheTrustees #RewildBeaverBrook #ConservationMatters #RestoreNature #SpecialPlaces #BeaverBrook #NorthhamptionMA #WilliamsburgMA #Accessibility [Description: A graphic showing Beaver Brook golf course in Williamsburg, MA.]

Have you ever experienced a Fruitlands Museum @fruitlandsmuseum sunset? 🌄 We might be biased, but we think the sunsets seen from Fruitlands might be some of the best in the whole state. 📷: Fruitlands Museum, Harvard – credit: Mark @mp_photographydesign #TheTrustees #Sunset #FruitlandsMuseum #HarvardMA #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: A photo of a beautiful sunset seen from Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA.]

This beautiful capture by Shawn Adams is enough to make us smile, but the real kicker? That’s an Otter having a snack on Beaver Pond at Bear Swamp in Ashfield. Nature’s got jokes. 🦦 🐻 📷: Bear Swamp, Ashfield - credit: Shawn Adams #TheTrustees #BearSwamp #Otter #Wildlife #Hiking #NaturePhotography #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature #Accessibility [Description: A photo of an otter eating at Bear Swamp in Ashfield, MA.]

Thank you to all of the workshop presenters, exhibitors, Trustees staff, volunteers and sponsors that supported this year's Gardeners Gathering in Boston! We were able to make it happen because of you and your strong dedication to our community. It was a great day! 🌿 🙏 #TheTrustees #GardenersGathering #UrbanAgriculture #BostonEvents #BostonCommunityGardens #FreeEvents #CommunityGardens #Conference #KeyNote

Women’s History Month: Maker Spotlight! ✨ Meet Betsy Frost of Betsy Frost Design @betsyfrostdesign! Betsy Frost is a Jewelry Designer based in Ipswich, MA. This month, The Trustees is excited to share her story, from starting her own business to designing a piece for the Castle Hill Gift Shop. 🦪 🔗 Read all about the inspiration behind Betsy’s art in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/enZvGp2V 📷: Betsy Frost of Betsy Frost Design photographed at Castle Hill by Eric van den Brulle #TheTrustees #Jewerly #BetsyFrostDesign #CraneEstate #CastleHill #SpecialPlaces #ExploreOutdoors #Outdoors #Nature #WomensHistoryMonth #MakerSpotlight #Accessibility [Description: A photo of Betsy Frost and a photo of a piece of jewerly.]