Walk Off That Turkey! Nov, 25

Stretch your legs at the Julia Bird Reservation after a weekend of feasting.  A Greenbelt guide will lead you on an easy meander through field and forest.

Adjacent to Appleton Farm, Julia Bird is part of an extensive network of protected open space along the Ipswich River throughout Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham and Topsfield.

WHEN:  Sunday, November 25

TIME:  1:00 - 3:00 pm

WHERE:  Julia Bird Reservation, Ipswich

FREE

Winter Family Fun Day Dec, 08

Greenbelt's Winter Family Fun Day includes a scavenger hunt on the trails followed by crafts, hot cocoa and snacks in the studio barn! Fun for all ages.

WHERE: Cox Reservation, Essex, MA

WHEN: Saturday, December 8, 11:00am - 1:00pm

*Photo credit: Kindra Clineff/kindraclineff.com 

Winter Walk or Snowshoe at Crystal Gorge Dec, 20

Enjoy a hike through the woodlands of the Crystal Gorge Conservation Area in Haverhill.

The moderately challenging trails over 65 acres pass vernal pools, old stone walls and small streams. The hike will also traverse Crystal Gorge, a unique geological feature created by a volcanic event millions of years ago.

If time and conditions allow, we will cross the road into Crystal Point Conservation Area for views over Crystal Lake.

Partner event with Y Connections Hiking Club

WHEN:  Thursday, December 20

WHERE:  Crystal Gorge Conservation Area, Haverhill

TIME:  9:30 - 11:30 am

FREE

Parking: A gravel lot on Crystal Street behind trail sign. Additional parking on Crystal Street.