Estabrook Woods, a glacially carved and adorned landscape, is the largest contiguous forested preserve east of Interstate 495 in Massachusetts. Much of the woodland has been undisturbed for more than two centuries. It supports a diversity of locally rare plants and exemplary natural communities. In the fall, the vast hardwood forests, shrub swamps, and boggy kettle holes come into glorious color. Golden canopies of sweet birch and witch-hazel, soggy pockets of vermillion blueberry leaves, white drifts of cotton- grass sedge, and towering bronzed oaks are complemented by woodland asters, goldenrods, and late season fungi. Explore more than 1,200 acres of forest preserve, focusing on its northwestern reaches between Boaz’s Meadow (a beautiful boggy kettle hole) and the overlooks at Bateman’s Pond. This walk, sponsored by New England Wild Flower Society and taking place Sunday, October 5 from 1:30 – 4:30, will cover about 3.5 miles of trails, some of which are rocky and uneven. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. Bring a snack, camera, and water bottle. The instructor is Cherrie Corey, and the fee is $28 for NEWFS members, $35 for nonmembers. Image from www.afar.com.  Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/estabrook-woods-from-boaz2019s-meadow-to-bateman2019s-pond.