Wildlands Trust Events
Halloween Night Hike at Striar Conservancy
Join us at Striar Conservancy for a spooky night hike, where we will venture into the darkness, share scary stories, and have a frightfully good time!
Hike & Hops at Old Field Pond Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust hike leaders Skip and Justin on this 4-mile for a hike and hops at Old Field Pond Preserve. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy Old Field Pond Preserve, which is normally closed to the public. After hiking, join us at Stone Path Malt! *Food and drinks are not included in the ticket cost. (Update 10/15 - this event is sold out and there is a waitlist.)
VolunTuesday - Willow Brook Farm
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to remove and replace the old, worn boardwalk along the Todd Trail at Willow Brook Farm Preserve.
Hike & Hops at Great River Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust for our first Hike & Hops in Bridgewater! Hike leaders Skip and Jess will lead you on this 3-mile at Great River Preserve. After hiking, join us at a Black Hat Brew Works for brews, a food truck, and live music in the afternoon. *Food and drinks are not included in the ticket cost.
Mindful Meditation at Halfway Pond East
Join Betsy and Debbie for a Mindful Meditation at Halfway Pond East in Plymouth, MA! This meditation is for both new and experienced meditators. All are welcome. We will hike 2 miles of winding trails to Big Point.
“Intro to Hiking” Presentation
Join Wildlands Trust’s Amy Burt for this free virtual talk to get you excited about the fall hiking season! This talk is geared towards new hikers and people interested in getting into the activity. Registration is required for this free, virtual, event.
10th Annual Post-Feast Waddle
#OptOutside this Black Friday and hit the trails with Wildlands to walk off your Thanksgiving feast in America’s Hometown. Registration is required for this FREE event!
Winter Stamp Making
Wildlands’ own Rebecca Cushing, Stewardship & Volunteer Coordinator, will lead this stamp making class! She practices the art of block printing at her studio, Reverie Handmade. You will leave with your own set of stamp carving tools, ink, a completed stamp, and two printed cards!
Winter Wreath Making
‘Tis the season for wreaths! Craft your own winter wreath with instructor Alicia MacGregor at Wildlands Trust! Festive refreshments will be served as you make a wreath that will be ready to take home and decorate!
Owl Prowl at Willow Brook Farm
Join Brian for a nighttime adventure exploring the mysterious world of owls under the starry sky in Pembroke, MA!
Winter Astronomy Night
Join amateur astronomer Jim Kundzicz for astronomy night at Davis-Douglas Farm in Plymouth! The Wildlands' headquarters is one of the best spots in town for big sky views - come and see for yourself!
Valentine’s Card Making
Craft your own nature-themed Valentine’s cards with botanical artist, and Conservation Agent, Tricia Cassady! All supplies are provided.
Trail Mixer: Hiker Speed Meeting
Make new hiking friends before hitting the trails in this indoor speed meeting event at Davis-Douglas Farm in Plymouth. Be ready to chat and play some games! Hiking matches are not guaranteed, but if you have any, we will tell you! This event is for adults and is geared towards new and experienced hikers in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Winter Trees Hike at Tucker Preserve
Join renowned forester Phil Benjamin and Wildlands Trust volunteer Rob MacDonald for a winter hike at Tucker Preserve, within the Indian Head River Trail (IHRT). We will discuss winter forest ecology, how to identify trees in the winter, and the forest history of the area while admiring the sights and sounds of the IHRT.
Spring Wreath Making
Celebrate the changing seasons by crafting a spring wreath with instructor Alicia MacGregor at Wildlands Trust!
Thanks for joining our Solstice Celebration!
June 21, 2025 - Thanks for joining our Solstice Celebration!
Thank you for joining Wildlands Trust for our Solstice Celebration! Together, we raised $7,757 to support our work in saving land for everyone, forever.
Wildlands Trust at Brockton Library’s STEM Week Event
Join Wildlands Trust at the 7th annual STEM Week event at the Brockton Public Library as part of their Makerspace programming. The Brockton Public Library will host a variety of hands-on, family-friendly STEM activities for all ages and bring together community partners. This is free to attend and no registration is required.
VolunTuesday - Phillips Farm
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff and the Marshfield Trails Crew to trim the trails and the edges of the field at Phillips Farm Preserve in Marshfield.
Access Nature Hike at Emery Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust’s volunteer hike leader, Sharon Brooks, for a 3-mile morning hike at Emery Preserve! We will take stops to take pictures, connect with nature and our senses all the way out to the beautiful Beech tree. CANCELED 10/16
“Land Trusts and Land Preservation” Presentation
Join Wildlands Trust’s Scott MacFaden, Wildlands Trust's Director of Land Protection, and Tess Goldmann, Land Protection Assistant, to learn more about Wildlands’ role in land preservation, and an overview of the most frequently employed land protection strategies. This virtual event is hosted in collaboration with the Lakeville Open Space Committee. Registration is required for this free, virtual, event.
Mindful Meditation at Shifting Lots Preserve
Join Betsy and Sharon for a Mindful Meditation at Shifting Lots Preserve! CANCELED 10/15
CANCELLED VolunTuesday - Willow Brook Farm
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to remove and replace the old, worn boardwalk along the Todd Trail at Willow Brook Farm Preserve.
Crime Scene Critters: Forensic Entomology Workshop
Update - sold out as of 10/8.
CONTENT WARNING: This program contains sensitive content that may not be suitable for everyone. When it comes to solving crimes, just like fingerprints and DNA provide evidence to solving crimes, so can an understanding of insects. In this workshop, Blake Dinius, Entomologist for the Plymouth County Extension, will introduce you to the world of forensic entomology. Registration is required for this free event.
Birding Hike at Hoyt-Hall Preserve
NOW ON 10/9 - RAIN DATE! REGISTERED ATTENDEES WERE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL!
Join Wildlands Trust and the Paskamansett Bird Club on a birding hike at Hoyt-Hall Preserve! This is a 1.7-mile hike and we will take frequent stops to see, listen to, and identify bird species! Registration is required for this free event.
VolunTuesday - Willow Brook Farm
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to remove and replace the old, worn boardwalk along the Todd Trail at Willow Brook Farm Preserve.
Access Nature Hike at Emery Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust’s volunteer hike leader, Sharon Brooks, for a 3-mile morning hike at Emery Preserve! We will take stops to take pictures, connect with nature and our senses all the way out to the beautiful Beech tree. CANCELED 10/5
Folklore by Firelight
Pull up a chair and join Wildlands Trust beside the fire! In the spirit of Halloween, share your favorite ghoulish story. Stories can range from the silly to mysterious, suspenseful to frightful! Any super scary stories we will save to the end!
Wildlands Trust at the Massachusetts Town Forest Conference
Wildlands Trust will be tabling at the annual Massachusetts Town Forest Conference! This conference fosters collaboration and conversation among a range of professionals and volunteers who contribute to community forest management. Registration is required for this free event.
Volunteer Celebration
Wildlands Trust invites our wonderful volunteers and hike leaders to join us for food, drinks, and an autumn hike at our headquarters.
VolunTuesday - Misty Meadows
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to clear trails through the Misty Meadows conservation area in Pembroke.
Access Nature Hike at Halfway Pond
Join Sharon and Betsy for a 5-mile hike at Halfway Pond in Plymouth, MA! This is a strenuous hike with sand, rocks, roots, and hills, but at a slower, 2 miles per hour pace. Hikers must have experience hiking 5 miles in similar terrain.
Wildlands Trust at Brockton Garden Club
Join the Brockton Garden Club (BGC) for a short presentation with Wildlands Trust during their monthly meeting! This is a great chance to learn more about the BGC and how you can be involved! This is free to attend and no registration is required.
Introduction to Hiking - Presentation
Join Wildlands Trust’s Programming Coordinator, Amy Burt, at Whelden Memorial Library in West Barnstable for this free talk to get you excited about the fall hiking season! This talk is geared towards new hikers and people interested in getting into the activity. Registration is required for this free event.
Mindful Meditation at Shifting Lots Preserve
Join Betsy and Sharon for a Mindful Meditation at Shifting Lots Preserve!
VolunTuesday - South Triangle Pond
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to re-route part of the trail at South Triangle Pond Conservation Area.
Access Nature Hike at Emery Preserve
EXTENDED REGISTRATION! Join Wildlands Trust’s volunteer hike leader, Sharon Brooks, for a morning hike at Emery Preserve! We will hike 3 miles along the red loop trail and include a visit to the beech tree.
VolunTuesday - Great River Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust stewardship staff to trim back the trails at Great River Preserve.
Full Moon Hike at Great River Preserve
Join Wildlands Trust on a full moon hike at Great River Preserve in Bridgewater, MA! We will hike 2.5 miles of open fields and hope for a clear sky to bask in the moonlight!
VolunTuesday - Taking a Break!
We’re taking a week off from VolunTuesdays. Still hoping to get outside and help Wildlands? You can monitor one of our many preserves and submit a monitoring report. Check out our trails page for a preserve near you!
Questions about our Adopt-A-Preserve program or VolunTuesdays? Contact Stewardship & Volunteer Coordinator Rebecca Cushing at volunteer@wildlandstrust.org.