HINGHAM – The Trustees of Reservations will host student activities at their properties in Marshfield, Norwell and Hingham from February 21 to 26.
“Families are eager to find special things to do during the holidays and The Trustees create unique programs to encourage them to spend time outdoors,” Anne Smith-White, portfolio director of Trustees South Shore, said in a statement.
Students ages 12 to 15 can participate in a “Climate Change Challenge” by participating in games and observation at Weir River Farm in Hingham on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22-23. Participants learn about global warming.
Weir River will also host a “Biomimicry-in-Action Workshop” on Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25, both from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teens enrolled in this program learn about natural world composition and engineering design.
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Both programs cost $150 per person for non-Trustee members and $120 for Trustee members. Registration is required.
For preschool and elementary school children, “Open Barnyard” offers the chance to meet the farm animals that live on Weir River Farm. This activity will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on February 22, 23, and 24.
The Norris Reserve in Norwell, the Daniel Webster Estate in Marshfield and Weir River Farm, World’s End and Whitney and Thayer Wood in Hingham will host the “South Shore Reindeer Quest” through February 26. Walk through the properties to find the wooden reindeer made by Scout troops and scan QR codes to learn about what makes each reindeer unique. This activity is free and families of all sizes with children of all ages are welcome.
An evening bonfire and guided walk will also take place at World’s End.
Registration is required for these events, which cost $15 per adult and $10 per child; for Trustees members, the cost is $9 per adult and $6 per child.
“We hope that people of all ages will visit our beautiful properties this winter, whether they’re signing up for a program or just heading out to explore the trails,” Smith-White said.
The Trustees is a statewide nonprofit that seeks to preserve the landscape of 120 properties. For more information and ticket sales, visit thetrustees.org/events.
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