Moonlight Hike The Harvard Conservation Trust invites you to join neighbors and friends for a spooky hike under the full moon and into the forest where owls, bats, and other nocturnal creatures dwell.  Following the hike, we’ll gather ‘round a campfire to enjoy refreshments, learn about the night forest, and watch the moon rise. This event is FREE! However, spots are limited. You can register now to secure your place. Register at: bit.ly/Moonlight-hikeDetails:Date: Friday, October 18Location: Burgess-Brown Trailhead, end of Murray Lane, Harvard, MA Time: 7:00  – 9:00 pm What to Bring: A small flashlight or headlamp, and a folding chair.What to Wear: Closed-toed footwear.

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Spring is the time for Vernal Pool Exploration! Join biologist Bob Douglas for an exploration of vernal pools! Discover how this essential ecosystem, brimming with flora and fauna comes to life each year at this time. This event is appropriate for most school age children and inquisitive preschoolers with their caregivers. Viewing sleds and nets will be provided, and families are welcome to bring their own. We encourage you to pack a snack and finish the hike to the end of the Barba’s Point Peninsula to take in the beautiful views of Bare Hill Pond.  Registration is needed and spots limited in order to

The Harvard Conservation Trust is happy to support KNOW YOUR LAND. HARVARD’S CLIMATE INITIATIVE COMMITTEE announces the second event in its collaborative educational series, KNOW YOUR LAND.  The series continues with an immersive event focused on woodland invasive species.  There is much to discover in the woods in the Spring; we welcome those who participated in the Fall hike as well as newcomers to the series. Join us for a guided walk through the conservation land at Horse Meadows Knoll and a portion of the Muller Trail where you will meet and talk with local forestry experts about forest health. You

Join Harvard Conservation Trust for a spring cider hike Join Harvard Conservation Trust’s biologist and naturalist, Bob Douglas, for a family-friendly hike on April 7, 2024. The hike will begin at Carlson Orchards, travel through Harvard Conservation Trust land and back. We’ll stroll through peach and apple trees, beautiful woodland paths and wildlife meadows. Bob will point out spring sights on the trail, including an active beaver pond, complete with its impressive lodge and dam. The hike is less than a mile and takes about an hour. After the hike, we’ll enjoy donuts and cider around an outdoor fire pit.