Upcoming Events at Hale Reservation
FAMILY 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
Thursday, January 28, 6:30pm – 8pm
MOONLIGHT TRACKING
Hale staff will search for animal tracks and help participants learn to identify them under the full moon. Meet at Trading Post. Registration is required by Tuesday, January 26. FREE
Thursday, February 25, 6:30pm – 8pm
MOONLIGHT TRACKING
Registration is required by Friday, February 19. FREE
(see above)
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
ADULT PROGRAMS
Wednesday, January 27, 6:30pm – 8pm
SNOWSHOE EXPLORATION
Enjoy the fresh snow in a healthy way. A guide will take you snowshoeing through our trails. Please provide your own snowshoes. Meet at Cat Rock Parking Lot. Registration is required by Wednesday, January 27. FREE
Wednesday, February 24, 6:30pm – 8pm
SNOWSHOE EXPLORATION
Meet at Trading Post. Registration is required by Wednesday, February 24. FREE
(see above)
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
YOUTH PROGRAMS
SHORT WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS
1:30pm – 5:30pm
Trained Hale staff will lead participants through themed programs. The children will enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, canoeing, and exploring Hale. Meet at Trading Post.
Grades 1 – 3
January 27 – Skins, Skulls, Scat & Tracks
View the skins, skulls, scat, and tracks of different animals found in the region and then head out on the trail to find signs of wildlife in their natural environments.
February 24 – Teambuilding and Snow Shelters
Learn to play together in new ways and build winter snow shelters.
Grades 4 – 6
February 10 – Teambuilding and Field Games
Spend the afternoon learning new ways to play together and enjoy group games while solving puzzles and mysteries.
March 10 – Ropes Course Adventure
Cross the “Poison Peanut Pit” and fly on our “Giant’s Swing” during your ropes course adventure.
Please register 1 week before program. Cost $40 per program. $20 discount if you attend all 5 programs.
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.
FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAM
Tuesday, February 16, Wednesday, February 17, Thursday, February 18
8:30am – 3:30pm
FEBRUARY VACATION EXPLORATIONS
K – 6th Grade
Registration is required by Wednesday, February 11. Cost: $65 per day.
Call for more information or check out our website.
Click here for more info on our February Vacation Program.
APRIL VACATION PROGRAM
Tuesday, April 20, Wednesday, April 21, Thursday, April 22, 8:30am - 3:30pm
APRIL VACATION PROGRAMS
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.