Help us harvest native seeds alongside fellow volunteers. The seeds will be used for upcoming restoration projects on ACRES preserves. The workday will begin with a short introduction to plant identification and harvesting techniques; no prior experience necessary. Long pants ...
Celebrate our Year of Water with an afternoon picnic beside the pond! ACRES has partnered with Daylily Estates winery and Rune Restaurant to bring a fun, edible experience to the nature reserve! Pack your own picnic blanket or camp chair ...
Hike through the rolling ravines and learn about the natural features of the preserve. With each stop, enjoy an accompanying poem by local poet Jenna Wysong Filbrun. Her poetry collection, Running Toward Water, will be available for purchase, with proceeds ...
Join ACRES Land Trust and the Peggy F. Murphy Grief Center for an outdoor experience designed to support those navigating loss. This guided hike combines the restorative power of nature ...
Warm up at the campfire or take a hike through the forested trails at this preserve open only once a year to ACRES members. Light snacks and refreshments provided. Hosted by Popp caretaker Tom Gardner and volunteers Larry Biggerstaff, Louise ...
Experience the practice of forest bathing with certified guide Christy Knecht, who will lead you through mindful exercises designed to deepen your connection with nature. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded and more attuned to the rhythms of the forest around you. ...
A will doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. ACRES is hosting two days of free 30-minute sessions with David Van Gilder of Fletcher Van Gilder LLP, who’s generously donating his time to help you put together a simple will. ...
A will doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. ACRES is hosting two days of free 30-minute sessions with David Van Gilder of Fletcher Van Gilder LLP, who’s generously donating his time to help you put together a simple will. ...
Wander the rolling, glacier-shaped terrain of Lonidaw, home to a five-acre kettle-hole lake and a ridge-top esker carved by ancient meltwater. This easygoing hike is a great way to take ...
Step into the past as ACRES archiving volunteers bring the preserve’s past to life with tales of how nature and human history have shaped these special places over the decades. Space is limited. RSVP by Oct. 23 RSVP Now
Join local geologist and hydrologist Tony Fleming for a unique multi-season exploration of how wetlands work throughout the year. By revisiting the same trails across different seasons, you’ll witness the dynamic changes in water levels, plant life and wildlife. Watch ...
Help us harvest native seeds alongside fellow volunteers. The seeds will be used for upcoming restoration projects on ACRES preserves. The workday will begin with a short introduction to plant identification and harvesting techniques; no prior experience necessary. Long pants ...