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Family Fun

Sat
09

Lichen Walk at Hale

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Join Jim Rawson on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for late fall mushrooms and lichens. The walk is co-hosted with the Boston Mycological Club and is an introduction to mushrooms and lichens. While the season for many choice edible mushrooms has passed, some mushrooms are visible year round. Participants will also gain (...)

Thu
21

Winter Solstice Celebration 2023

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Join us as we celebrate the season on the first day of winter. From 5 to 7 PM, we’ll gather at the barn at the Andrew Cucchiara Learning Center. With a roaring fire and hot chocolate, s’mores, and popcorn to share, we’ll mark the start of winter and celebrate the holiday season. If you’re interested (...)

Tue
19

Spring Equinox Hike

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Celebrate the first day of spring with an owl hike! Join Ranger Tom to learn about the owls that live in the area and where and when you might spot one at Hale. Light refreshments will be available afterward. Parking is at Hale’s Trading Post. This family-friendly hike to Storrow Pond will leave from there […]

Sat
04

Everwild: Women’s MTB Day at Hale

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Let’s celebrate the power of women on mountain bikes. Everwild creates a space for women of all skills and abilities to advance the sport and build community through wellness, whether you’re a veteran rider or someone who has never been on a mountain bike. Skill clinics cover the essentials of mountain biking, introduce the (...)

Sun
05

Final de Barro MTB Race

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Designed as an XC Olympic (XCO) format race, the Final de Barro features a 4-mile course on some of Hale’s best trails. Racers of all ages and their families are welcome—who will have the fastest lap, the kids or the adults? Fun and games will entertain spectators, and proceeds benefit Hale’s youth programs. 9 AM […]

Thu
20

Summer Solstice Swim & S’mores

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Kick off summer with an open swim and s’mores by the fire. This ticketed event is open to the public and free for annual members. Parking is at South Beach. The entrance is available via Bruné Way, opposite 576 Dover Road. Open swim with lifeguards will take place from 5:00–7:15 PM, followed by a campfire […]

Sun
23

Mushroom Walk at Hale

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Join Jim Rawson on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for early spring mushrooms. Join us on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for early spring mushrooms. The walk is co-hosted with the Boston Mycological Club and is an introductory event. We will divide participants into small groups and walk along trails to collect mushroom (...)

Thu
27

Sunset Critter Hike

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

From rabbits to opossums, dusk coaxes crepuscular critters into view. What wildlife will you see on this family-friendly hike? Rain Date: July 11, 2024 Enjoy a few s’mores at 7 PM before heading out on a short, family-friendly hike around South Beach at 7:45 PM. Together, we’ll look for Hale’s crepuscular (...)

Thu
22

Movie Night at South Beach

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Join us at the beach for a movie, popcorn, and a South Beach sunset. Enjoy a movie outdoors at South Beach! We’ll hoist a screen between two sailboats and play a family-friendly flick above Noanet Pond. Bring beach chairs and blankets to stay warm and cozy under the stars. Light concessions will be available for […]

Sun
15

Mushroom Walk at Hale

Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street, Westwood

Join Maria Pinto on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for fall mushrooms. Join us on a 2-hour walk around Hale looking for fall mushrooms. The walk is hosted by Hale Board Member, writer, mycophile, and educator, Maria Pinto and is an introductory event. We will walk along trails discussing the roles of the fungi […]