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It’s time for our annual Halloween-themed event for families! Explore the strange and mysterious (but still kid-friendly) side of Hale.

Walk through the woods in October, and it can look like the natural world is winding down. But look closer — some of its most important work is still happening, much of it out of sight.
Hale is committed to making outdoor learning and recreation accessible to everyone.
Our professional facilitators are passionate about helping people learn and lead.
Skip the stores on Black Friday — on Nov. 27, gather friends and family to hike scenic trails, complete fun activities, learn about the outdoors, and find prizes along the way!
Your donation allows Hale Education to conserve our land, educate our community, and provide recreational opportunities for all.
Whether you’d like to go on a night hike, get into trail running, meditate by the pond, learn to paint, or take a canoe out at sunset, you’re sure to find something to do at Hale.
It’s time for our annual Halloween-themed event for families! Explore the strange and mysterious (but still kid-friendly) side of Hale.
It’s time for our annual Halloween-themed event for families! Explore the strange and mysterious (but still kid-friendly) side of Hale.
The Great Pumpkin Smash MTB Race at Hale Education in Westwood, MA is on Sun. Oct. 4. The start location will be at Cat Rock field using the 80 Carby Street entrance, approximately 1 mile past the main offices. Designed as an XC short track format race, the Great Pumpkin Smash will feature a 4-mile course on some […]