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Field Guide to Boston
Getting outdoors during winter in New England
ResumeHere in New England, our seasons are a big part of our regional identity.
There are two in particular, the first being fall, with its beautiful colors, crisp air and quintessential autumnal activities like apple picking and leaf-peeping.
And then there's the second. The one we all love to hate: Winter.
Bone-freezing, snow-shoveling, dark and dreary winter.
But biases aside, that doesn't mean that New England winter doesn't have its own assortment of natural splendors that can be enjoyed with a simple trip outdoors.
We speak with two local outdoor enthusiasts and experts to help motivate us to get out from under the covers and snowshoe-up: Kristen Swanberg , Managing Director of Engagement & Education at The Trustees of Reservations; and Renata Pomponi - Senior Regional Director at Mass Audubon for the Metro Boston Area.
Where to go
Ready for a romp in the snow? Here are some suggestions for where to go from Kristen Swanberg and Renata Pomponi.
Suggestions from Kristen Swanberg and the staff at The Trustees of Reservations:
- Noris Reservation in Norwell, Mass.
- Charles W. Ward Reservation in Andover, Mass.
- Cormier Woods in Uxbridge, Mass.
- Menemsha Hills in Chilmark, Mass.
- Brooks Woodland in Petersham, Mass.
- Cormier Woods in Uxbridge, Mass.
- Crane Beach in Ipswich, Mass.
- Shattuck Reservation in Medfield, Mass.
- Peaked Mountain in Monson, Mass.
- Copicut Woods in Fall River, Mass.
Suggestions from Renata Pomponi and the staff at Mass Audubon:
- Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, in Lincoln, Mass.
- Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, in Natick, Mass.
- Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Belmont, Mass.
- Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Topsfield, Mass.
- Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, in Plymouth, Mass.
- Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, in Mattapan, Mass
- Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, in Easthampton, Mass
- Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, in Princeton, Mass.
- Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, in Sharon, Mass.
This segment aired on February 2, 2022.
