Join educator Hannah at Sheep Pasture for an up-close animal experience. Meet our cows, chickens, and sheep and learn more about them. Participants will get to make their own fresh butter to try as well. The program will end with a hayride through the property. Families are encouraged to stay and enjoy the property following the program, take a walk on the trails, or enjoy a picnic.

Registration $40 per family

Family-friendly fun searching under rocks and logs for bugs! Each participant will receive their own bug catcher to use in the Bug Classroom. Then, we will create a bug-themed bookmark to take home!

Pricing: Member $12 | Non-member $20 | Free for children 3 and under

Register here!

Join Sheep Pasture in celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, with a guided evening hike through scenic trails in the soft golden hour light! Whether you're an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, or just looking to reconnect with nature, this is a perfect way to mark the turning of the season. 

Please bring a water bottle, wear sturdy shoes, and come ready to soak in the sights and sounds of Sheep Pasture as we greet summer. Please be advised that some trail surfaces may contain uneven terrain, roots, and small rocks.

Adult crafters come together for this new series at NRT. Join artist Dana Hourigan and NRT to make your very own nature crafts. In this session, we will create Shell Ornaments. All materials will be provided.

Welcome spring with a new skill! Join Lori Miller-Freitas for a hands-on adult workshop and build a nesting box for one of nature's most beloved backyard visitors — the Eastern Bluebird. All materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and leave with something to entice our Blue Bird buddies. 

Kathy Balestrier from “The Colony” will be coming onsite to do a kid-friendly presentation on beekeeping. We will learn about bees, the art of beekeeping. This will be a full participation immersive experience, and she will be bringing her bee buddies.

$10 per person
Under age 7 is free

Adult crafters come together for this new series at NRT. Join artist Dana Hourigan and NRT to make your very own nature crafts. This session we will create Rododendron Leaf bookmarks. All materials will be provided. This program is for people 18 and up.

Members - Free
Non-Members - $10

This 3-part series is in partnership with Easton Grange 196. Whether you’re a green gardener or have a green thumb, enjoy a series of one-hour classes led by Easton Grange members Lisa and Ed.

The classes are free to join, but have limited availability to make sure to register!

Class 1: Planning and Planting | April 1 from 2-3 PM

Class 2: Transplanting and Maintenance | April 29 from 2-3 PM

Class 3: The Harvest | June 13 from 10-12 PM

Located at the Carriage House building.

Join educators Hannah and Nathan and special guests Shovel Town Brewery for Stargazing and Sips. Enjoy an evening under the night sky looking at different constellations and spotting other celestial objects using a Celestron telescope.

Participants will also receive a complimentary tasting from Shovel Town Brewery. Snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be available as well. Flashlights and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Tickets are $22 for members, $25 for non-members

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Sheep Pasture with a guided Vernal Equinox hike! Join NRT Educators Hannah and Nathan as we explore forests, fields, and wetlands, searching for signs of the changing season. From budding leaves and blooming flowers, to singing birds and wood frogs in our vernal pool. Along the way, we’ll learn what makes the equinox such a special day of the year.
This slow-paced, 90-minute hike is part of our Sheep Pasture After Dark series, offering a unique chance to experience the property after hours. Programs are fully outdoors, rain or shine, and suitable for all ages unless noted. Please bring a flashlight, sturdy walking shoes, water, and dress for the weather.
Programs meet at the Carriage House (307R Main Street, North Easton), located across from the chicken coops. In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted.

Pricing: Members $12 Non Members $20 Under 3 is free

Due to predicted temperatures and current condition of trails, this program is canceled. We will reschedule for a future date. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates

Meet Seabiscuit! This one hour program will feature Seabiscuit, our education rabbit. Learn all about him and his rabbit adaptations. The program will finish with a craft.

Educator Nathan is turning our attention to the night sky! Identify constellations and hear the stories written in the stars. Participants will observe the moon and stars using a high quality telescope. Warm up by the fire and enjoy s'mores to conclude the night. Be sure to bundle up and bring a flashlight for this program! (Red light flashlights are encouraged).

Pricing: Members - $12
Non-Members - $15
Under 3 - Free

Light refreshments will be served as we gather to connect, reflect on our accomplishments, and look ahead to the year to come. All members are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Join NRT Educators Nathan and Jess for our Owl Prowl Night Hike! We’ll uncover the secret lives of these birds of the night, search the night for the owls that live at Sheep Pasture, and dissect owl pellets to figure out what owls eat! Participants should bring their own flashlights and comfortable walking shoes.

We're partnering with Shovel Town Brewery to host a Hike and Brew at Sheep Pasture! Join us for a guided hike as we discuss some of the different local flora and fauna and how they can be used in your favorite brews. Following the hike, participants will hear from Shovel Town Brewery on how they make some of their popular brews! Each ticket includes a beer tasting.

Get ready for the spooky season with a family friendly night hike focused on bats! Discover different species of bats that live locally and attempt to spot them at dusk. Following the walk, participants are invited to make their own trick or treat bags. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flashlight. Family-friendly costumes are welcome!

This family-friendly event will feature local crafters, delicious food trucks, a petting zoo, pony rides, live music, and plenty of seasonal fun for all ages.
Tickets are $5 per person (under 3 is free) and only available at the gate.
Parking is available onsite, please enter through the Community Gardens located on Route 138.

Join us for a reflective and immersive experience as we walk The Path—the same trail made famous by Stonehill professor, scientist, naturalist, and writer Chet Raymo in his beloved book The Path: A One-Mile Walk Through the Universe.

Parking is available onsite by the Carriage House. The gardens are a short walk from the parking area. Please allow enough time to park and walk to the gardens. The entire excursion will cover about a mile of trail and traverse some uneven terrain.

A two-part adventure with our friends at the Easton Children’s Museum. Make your own Fairy House or Gnome Home and place it in just the right spot for curious critters and sprites to visit!

SOLD OUT Experience a Guided Sensory Forest Immersion
Join facilitator Marion Wingfield for a contemplative walk through the beautiful grounds of Sheep Pasture. Find peace in the arms of Mother Nature through mindful awareness and gentle exploration.

Kathy Balestrier from “The Colony” will be coming onsite to do a kid-friendly presentation on beekeeping. We will learn about bees, the art of beekeeping. This will be a full participation immersive experience, and she will be bringing her bee buddies.

Join us for this free event as we celebrate World Bee Day!