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The Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
617-933-4900 https://www.masshort.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Gardens at Elm Bank are located on the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's 36 acres on the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, MA. The site includes open fields and meadows, streams and pools, wooded areas and formal gardens. Among these are the Bressingham Garden designed by Adrian Bloom; the historic Italianate Garden; the Garden to Table Chef's Garden; an educational New England Trial Garden; and Weezie's Garden for Children, each with its own unique theme. Regularly scheduled children's activities take place Tuesday through Sunday. Please check the website for a downloadable map of the grounds and a schedule of events, lectures, and classes. The grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are handicap-accessible.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the Bacon Free Library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free admission for ONE person.
Additional instructions:
-This is a single-use pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the Bacon Free Library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people at $2 per person. Children under age 2 are always free.
Additional instructions:
-Valid during normal hours of operation at any Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary.
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
-This is a single-use pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
[Details/Reserve]
The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free parking for 1 car at a Massachusetts State Park.
Additional instructions:
-Pass is not eligible for use at the Gardens at Elm Bank; the Quabbin Reservoir; the Squantum Point, NorthPoint, or Draw Seven Commuter Lots; camping; or any on-street DCR location that charges an hourly rate.
Please note that the Morse Institute Library pass must be returned to the Morse Institute Library by 9:30am the day after your reservation. Overdue fines are $3/day. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
The Trustees of the Reservations preserve and protect more than 100 special properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value—nearly 25,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. From Crane’s Beach in Ipswich and World’s End in Hingham to The Old Manse in Concord and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, visitors to Trustees sites enjoy local history and nature in its various forms: beaches, meadows, forests, swamps and more.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 2 adults and children at family membership admission pricing.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is recommended for some sites. Each site has its own admissions policy and pricing. Visit the Trustees of Reservations website to verify your destination’s policy and pricing.
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount. If pre-registering, select the GO Pass ticket option or enter the discount code from your email reservation.
-Pass is valid for admission only; other discounts are not eligible.
-Popular Trustees destinations with admission fees include Bartholomew’s Cobble, Castle Hill, Crane Beach, deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, Fruitlands Museum, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, and World’s End.