April Vacation Programs at World’s End and Weir River Farm

World’s End; Photo credit Peter Marotta

April 2, 2021, Submitted by The Trustees

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) announces a week of April Vacation adventures at Weir River Farm and World’s End in Hingham.

Weir River Farm programs:

For information and tickets, visit https://thetrustees.org/place/weir-river-farm/

Saturday Open Barnyard: Spring is in the air! Nutmeg the pony, Ruby the llama and all our barnyard regulars are excited to welcome you to the farm! Saturdays, 4/17 and 4/24, 10am – 2pm. 

WRF campers with goat; Photo credit Will Maxwell

Junior Farmer drop-off program: for kids ages 7-11 runs Monday 4/19 – Thursday 4/22, 10am – 12 noon

Family Music at the Red Barn: Join Miss Su for a farm-themed, family-friendly sing-, dance-, and play-along! Monday 4/19 – Friday 4/23, 12 – 12:45pm.

Vacation Week Open Barnyard: Monday 4/19 – Friday 4/23, 1 – 3pm

Story Hour at Weir River Farm: Enjoy a good read with your barnyard friends! Wednesday 4/21, 10 – 11am

 

World’s End programs:

For information and tickets, visit https://thetrustees.org/place/worlds-end-hingham/

Preschool Coastal Explorers: Young explorers are invited with their caregivers to search for signs of spring at World’s End. Tuesday 4/20, 11am – 12 noon.

Family Birding Adventure: World’s End is a stop for hundreds of migratory species. Bring your binoculars and your curiosity. Tuesday 4/20 and Thursday 4/22, 9:30 – 10:30am.

STEAM at World’s End: The meadows, woodlands, and rocky shores offer endless learning opportunities for young scientists. Wednesday 4/21, 3 – 4:30pm

Family Adventures off the Beaten Path: Discover the lesser known trails with Head Ranger Cheryl Bierwirth. Wednesday 4/21, 11am – 12 noon.

“Families are eager to get out of the house in a safe and socially distanced way and The Trustees is finding fun and creative ways to encourage them,” said Trustees South Shore Portfolio Director Anne Smith-White. “We hope people of all ages will visit these beautiful properties the spring, whether they sign up for a program or just head out to explore the trails.”

 

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