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  • Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands Abutting Land To Be Saved

    The Trustees of Reservations are thrilled to announce a major conservation milestone. Together with Hale Education @hale.1918 and the Dover Land Conservation Trust @doverlandtrust, conservation restrictions were submitted to protect over 1,100 acres in Dover and Westwood. The effort will protect one of the largest contiguous privately-owned tracts of land in the Boston metro region for many decades.

    Hale’s land abuts two properties owned by The Trustees – the 109-acre Powisset Farm @powissetfarm and the 595-acre Noanet Woodlands (pictured below), as well as lands protected by the Dover Land Conservation Trust, and the towns of Dover and Westwood.

    A conservation restriction is a method to permanently protect environmental values and limit the ways privately-owned land can be used, forever. The conservation restrictions are currently under programmatic and legal review by the state’s Division of Conservation Services in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The project is anticipated to be completed by July 2025.

    Learn more here: https://thetrustees.org/press-release/the-trustees-hale-education-and-dlct-reach-major-milestone-in-conservation-of-more-than-1100-acres/

  • Sunday, June 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Through the Garden Gate: A Tour of Dover’s Private Gardens

    Peek into the world of eight private gardens in Dover, at “Through the Garden Gate” a special event in conjunction with the Dover Benefit Fund. At this limited access Tour, you’ll drive to eight locations to see residential gardens of all types, including the pollinator garden and sensory garden at Powisset Farm. Upon arriving at the Powisset stop on the Tour, you’ll sample an infused beverage, and enjoy cookies and lemonade in the Farm Store. The garden tour starts in Dover Center, where a special marketplace will feature food, face painting for children, live music and more.

    The June 11 Tour begins at the marketplace, 32 Dedham Street in Dover Center, where ticketholders check-in. The event is rain or shine. Tickets are limited and may be purchased at this link in advance.

  • The Trustees CSA Offers Now Available

    Purchase Trustees Grown certified organic vegetables and pastured meat and poultry. In addition to being the largest private owner of farmland in Massachusetts, the Trustees operate multiple production farms where visitors can learn about the land and the natural cycles we depend on, share experiences, and enjoy farm fresh products. Partial payment options are available.
    Please Note: Our CSAs are only open to Trustees members. If you are not yet a member sign-up here. There are options from Appleton Farms in Ipswich, including a fruit CSA share, Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough, Powisset Farm in Dover, Weir River Farm in Hingham, and more. Read all about it at https://shopthetrustees.org/pages/trustees-farms

  • Friday, December 17 – Sunday, December 19 – Winter Solstice with The Trustees

    The Trustees are celebrating the Winter Solstice on December 17, 18, and 19 at a number of different venues. Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich is the site of a Winter Solstice Family Fun, and Fruitlands Solstice Stroll in Harvard  features a candlelit walk followed by hot chocolate and s’mores around the outdoor firepit. The deCordova Museum presents a solstice clay candle lanterns workshop. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich is where you’ll get to participate in a Winter Solstice Hike.  Powisset Farm in Dover will hold a Winter Solstice Supper,  and for those near Governor Hutchinson’s Field in Milton, enjoy a fire dance performance at Solstice Illumination Night. Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough holds a Solstice Celebration. This is just a sampling,  Fees and times vary, so to check them all out visit www.thetrustees.org for details.

  • Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Totally Tomatoes Cooking Class

    It’s tomato season on Powisset Farm in Dover. Come learn new and creative recipes using farm-fresh tomatoes. Led by a PowissetCooks! instructor, participants will get to learn ways to prep and cook these delicious red (and orange….and yellow) beauties. The class will take place August 26 from 6 – 8, and is $64 for Trustees members, $80 for nonmembers.

    Included in this class:

    • Cooking demonstration and partially hands-on learning experience.
    • Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.
    • Recipes to take home.
    • A meal to enjoy on-site or to take with you.

    Class is limited to 8 participants to allow for social distancing within the classroom space. Pre-registration is required 2 days prior to a class or event. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. 

    Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-west/event-56175.html

  • Friday, December 21 – Winter Solstice Celebrations with The Trustees

    Friday, December 21 – Winter Solstice Celebrations with The Trustees

    Various properties managed by The Trustees will host Winter Solstice Celebrations on December 21.

    The earliest event (4:30 – 7 pm) takes place at Long Point Wildlife Refuge in Martha’s Vineyard. Follow the luminaries on a a self-guided trail walk through the woods at Long Point. The path begins and ends at our visitor center where we’ll have a fire pit complete with s’mores and warm beverages to keep you toasty. Trustees members $5, nonmembers $10.

    Join Musketaquid Arts and Environment and the Old Manse in Concord from 6 – 9 pm to celebrate the shortest day of the year There will be a roaring fire, smores, and hot cider to warm us, and music from the Voices of the Earth Chorus. Warm up inside the Old Manse during our free open house.

    If you are in Ipswich, take a leisurely hike through the dunes of the Crane Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the winter solstice. On this, the shortest day of the year, we’ll take advantage of the dark with a stroll beneath the stars. We’ll warm up after our walk with hot cider, rum, and refreshments in the Tavern at the Inn at Castle Hill. The perfect balance to counteract the bustle of the holiday season! Please note: We will be hiking up and down dunes, through soft sand, for approximately 2½-3 miles – a fairly strenuous hike. $32 Trustees members, $40 nonmembers.

    The William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, from 6 – 7:30 pm, will have a small bonfire to burn the yulelo. You will share some favorite 19th century winter poems and learn about the history of the Christmas tree. Afterwards, enjoy hot cocoa and a 19th century baked treat in the dining room (or stay at the bonfire!). Feel free to bring your favorite poem, too! $5 suggested donation.

    On a different note, Powisset Farm in Dover will host a Solstice Fondue Dinner from 6 – 8 pm. Fondue is a tradition dating to the 18th century, based on the classic combination of melted cheese and wine. Enjoy the camaraderie of cooking at your table as you prepare classic fondue — inspired by the contemporary bounty of the farm — for yourself and your tablemates. Learn about the fondue tradition from our local Swiss food historian. Bring your friends for a delicious evening out in the warm environment of Powisset’s farm kitchen. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Please note space is limited and pre-registration is required. Email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. $40 adult members, $50 nonmembers. This event is part of the Powisset Cooks! program.

    In Milton, at Governor Hutchinson’s Field, from 6 – 8 pm, come together with family and friends on the darkest day of the year, and celebrate the return of the light. We’ll gather around fires to make s’mores, tell stories, and watch a talented fire dancer perform to music. $9 Trustees members, $15 nonmembers.

    For complete details on all these celebrations, visit http://thetrustees.org.

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  • Sunday, August 19 – Sunday, November 4 – Traveling Biergartens at Historic Estates and Gardens

    Notch Brewing and the Trustees of Reservations conservation group are partnering to take Notch beer on the road to parks, farms and other gorgeous settings managed by the Trustees. Each traveling biergarten will present communal outdoor seating, games, special programs like fun runs, and beer served in half-liter steinkrugs. Also, each Trustees site has its own admission fees. Go online for specific details.

    August 19 — Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich
    August 24-25 — Francis William Bird Park, Polley Lane, East Walpole, MA featuring Dog Day on August 25
    September 6-9 — Powisset Farm, 37 Powisset Street, Dover
    September 13-16 — Stevens Coolidge Place, 137 Andover Street, North Andover, featuring an Oktoberfest
    September 22-23 — Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, part of its Craft Festival
    October 5-7 — Chestnut Hill Farm. 9-99 Chestnut Hill Road, Southborough, featuring Sunday’s Harvest Fest
    November 3-4 — Castle Hill at Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, during the annual Art Show and Sale

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  • Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Latkes & Lanterns

    Celebrate the festival of lights with lanterns and latkes at Powisset Farm in Dover, a property of The Trustees of Reservations. Join the in the kitchen on Wednesday, December 13 from 5 – 7 while they experiment with a variety of potato (and other root veggies) pancake recipes, using fresh produce from the farm, and then create lanterns for everyone to bring home.

    Please note that most classes include options for vegetarians and vegans. For more information about what we’ll be cooking, contact Nicole at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org. This event is part of the Powisset Cooks! program. Trustees members $20, nonmembers $32. Call 508-785-0339 x 3003 to register.

  • Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Powisett Pesto

    Pesto is traditional made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, but on Tuesday, July 19, beginning at 6:30 pm at Powisset Farm in Dover, learn how versatile pesto can actually be and how many different versions you can make. We will be using veggies and herbs from the farm and participants will get to leave with their creations and new ideas. Please note that most classes include options for vegetarians and vegans.

    Registration is required 2 days prior to a class or event. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please contact Nicole at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org to find out if there is space remaining. This Trustees of Reservations event is part of the Powisset Cooks! program. $36 for TTOR members, $45 for nonmembers. To register, call 508-785-0339, x 3003.  Image from www.paleonewbie.com. (This program will be repeated July 23 from 10 – 12)

  • Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Culturing Dairy

    Learn how to make yogurt, butter, and kefir (also known as fermented milk) in your own home. On Saturday, July 16, from 10 – noon, the Trustees of Reservations will be using local milk from Powisset Farm, 31 Powisset Street in Dover, Massachusetts, to teach you the basics, and participants will get to taste and take home samples.

    Registration is required 2 days prior to this class or event. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please contact Nicole at nnacamuli@thetrustees.org to find out if there is space remaining This event is part of the Powisset Cooks! program. $52 for TTOR members, $65 for nonmembers. Call 508-785-0339, x 3003.