Upcoming Events at Hale Reservation
Family Programs Adult Programs Youth Programs
Sundays, 1pm - 2:30pm (No walks 2/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/20, July and August)
FAMILY WALKING CLUB
A Hale naturalist will lead a walk exploring the seasonal landscape of Hale and sharing the wonders of its natural history. Strollers welcome, no dogs please. Meet at the Hale Main Office. FREE
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP
Go for a ride on our beautiful trails with a guide.
Please provide your own mountain bike.
Look on our website for dates and details.
Registration is required. FREE
Tuesday, March 30, 7pm - 8:30pm
FLIGHT OF THE WOODCOCK
The American Woodcock, one of our most bizarre and secretive forest-dwelling birds, possesses superior camouflage for its life of obscurity. However, for a short period of time in early spring, males will leave the safety of the forest to strut their stuff in a dazzlingcourtship display. Meet at the Hale Main Office. Registration is required by Friday, March 26. FREE
Sunday, April 24 - Sunday, May 2
WESTWOOD EARTH WEEK
Watch for more information on our website as Hale Reservation supports the Westwood community with Earth Week activities.
Contact: Jay Walsh at the Hale Main Office
Sunday, May 16, 1pm - 3pm
BIODIVERSITY DAY AT HALE
Join Nature Jay as we enjoy taking a census of different species at Hale. A fun educational opportunity for the whole family as we search for birds, plants, insects, salamanders and mushrooms.
Please Register by Thursday, May 13. FREE
Tuesday, May 25, 7:30pm – 9pm
FULL MOON CANOE TRIP
Enjoy a canoe trip under a full moon on Noanet Pond. Previous canoe experience required. Meet at Noanet Landing Parking Lot. Registration is required by Friday, May 21. $10 per family or $5 per person
Thursday, October 21
HALLOWEEN HIKES
Follow the trail and meet our forest friends – with each encounter, a costumed character will tell you about themselves and their habitat. At the end of the trail, there are sure to be treats to share! Trail groups start every 7 minutes beginning at 4pm through 7pm. When you register, please choose your preferred start time. Trail Groups are encouraged to be a maximum of 15. Expect your total event time to be 60 minutes. Registration is required by Friday, October 15.
$8 per person
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP
Go for a ride on our beautiful trails with a guide.
Please provide your own mountain bike.
Look on our website for dates and details.
Registration is required. FREE
Thursday, March 25, 5:30pm – 7pm
INTRO TO MAP AND COMPASS
A Hale naturalist will take you through the steps of how to use a map and compass.
Meet at Trading Post. Registration is required by Monday, March 22. FREE
Thursday, April 22, 6pm – 7:30pm
GEOCACHING
Geocaching is a fun activity where participants must find their way to a given point using navigation tools. The destination is the location of a hidden treasure for the geocachers to enjoy! GPS units are provided.
Meet at Trading Post. Registration is required by Monday, April 19. FREE
Friday, March 19, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ADVENTURE DAY
A day of outdoor adventure including ropes, teambuilding and rock climbing activities; trail hiking and GPS exploration, fishing and nature exploration, mountain biking (for those with bikes), and field games. Please register by Monday, March 15. Meet at TRading Post. Cost: $65 per child.
Adventure Day Registration Form
Monday, April 12 - Thursday, May 27, 4pm – 6pm (select one night only)
GIANT SWING ADVENTURES
Youth groups ages nine and up will enjoy playing games within the forest, and then they will put on their harnesses and get ready to SWING! Groups will work as a team to give each person an opportunity to FLY on our ropes course. Book your flight today! Select a date between April 12 - May 27 on any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 4pm – 6pm. Cost: $10 per person, $100 minimum per group
Pre-registration required.
APRIL VACATION PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 20, Wednesday, April 21, Thursday, April 22, Friday, April 22, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Enviro-Mania for grades K-2
Children will learn all about the environment with loads of hands on activities, including animal tracking, bug hunting, and pond explorations!
Spring Adventure for grades 3-6
Participants will enjoy lots of outdoor adventures such as rock climbing, teambuilding, geo-caching, mountain biking (for those with bikes) and more!
Registration required by April 16. Cost: $65 per day or $180 for all 3 days.
Click here for more info. on our April Vacation Program
HALE TRIATHLON
Sunday, September 12
Seventh annual Hale Kidz 2 Camp Triathlon! Each year this event raises money to make sure more and more children and families are able to enjoy programs at Hale Reservation. The adult and child races will be back. Look for training programs throughout the summer.
Click on link for more info Hale Triathlon.