An introduction to all things Green Beverly. Recommended for new volunteers and those who are interested in GB's history, mission and current projects. Interactive, informative and fun.

The Beverly YMCA will be partnering with the City of Beverly to continue Downtown Trick-Or-Treat this year! Save the date for Thursday, October 29th for this beloved annual event where attendees can explore downtown for treats and activities, with pop-up businesses and organizations along a portion of Cabot St. We'll be resharing information on the event as it becomes available, including sign-up information for businesses and road closure tips for the evening. 

Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails, woodlands, farm fields, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline, trails, and woodlands of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms, while making observations, taking measurements, and learning how scientists study nature as the seasons change.

This is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups.

The class takes place rain or shine, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle.

Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursdays from 9am-12pm on October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Crane Estate: October 1 & 15
Appleton Farms: October 8 & 22
Tuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.

Event Cost: $275

Please join us for a cleanup at Bartlett Gardens / Norman Gilbert Park. We will meet at the Wentzell Avenue entrance at 10 am. We have trash bags, adult-sized gloves, and grabbers to share. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for a downtown litter cleanup, focusing on the side streets between Cabot & Rantoul Streets. We'll meet on Judson Street outside the Cabot Theatre at 10am. We have trash bags, adult-sized gloves, and grabbers to share. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for a cleanup at Ahearn Park / Goldway Playground. We will meet at the bottom of the Pleasant Street ramp at 10 am. We have trash bags, adult-sized gloves, and grabbers to share. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you there!

Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here, deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and fishers, then to generations of the Choate family, and was later a retreat for Cornelius and Miné Crane, who loved the place so much they decided to be buried at the summit.

This year, we are again offering both a Self-Guided and Guided experience. Both will allow visitors to explore the extent of the island. The Guided experience will be led by a trained guide for the first 90 minutes of the program on a more thoroughly interpreted walk across the island, after which visitors will be free to take their time getting back to the boat dock. The Guided experience starts at the island-side boat dock and ends at the Choate Island summit. However, we will have staff and volunteers scattered across the island to provide interpretation for self-guided visitors as well. See ticketing options below for Guided and Self-Guided tours.

Park at Crane Beach, which is at the end of Argilla Road. Parking will be free for this event. Board our shuttle bus to take you straight down to the boat dock (less than 5-minute drive). There you can check in (if you purchased tickets online) or buy tickets “at the door” (if available) before boarding the ferry to the island, which is less than a 10-minute boat trip one-way. The shuttles will run continuously between 10AM and 3PM. The last boat returns from the island at 3PM.

Below is a sampling of events for the day (subject to change):

Talks on Choate Island life, human, and natural history
Proctor Barn open house
Choate House self-guided tours
Hikes to the Crane Burial Site
Self-guided walking tour
Kids scavenger hunt
Shoreline walk and beachcombing
Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch but remember to carry out all that you carry in, and please, no alcohol.

Ticket Options:

Choate Island Day – Guided Experience (Morning) 10AM-12:30PM
Nonmember Adult $50/Member Adult $40, Nonmember Child $35/Member Child $28

Choate Island Day – Guided Experience (afternoon) 12:30PM-3PM
Nonmember Adult $50/Member Adult $40, Nonmember Child $35/Member Child $28

Choate Island Day- Self-Guided Tour
Nonmember Adult $40/Member Adult $32, Nonmember Child $30/Member Child $24

Young explorers are invited to join us in October & November for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures, exercise, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include geocaching, wildlife tracking, bird watching, outdoor survival skills, fort building, teambuilding games, and more.

This is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups.

The class takes place rain or shine, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle.

Homeschool Adventures: Session 2- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on October 13, 20, 27 & November 3.

October 13: Fort Building Design Challenge at The Crane Estate
October 20: Agility & Coordination at Appleton Farms
October 27: Orienteering & Geocaching at The Crane Estate
November 3: Wildlife Tracking & Birding at Appleton Farms
Tuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.

Event Cost: $275

This date marks the fall 2026 World Migratory Bird Day in the Americas--a day to recognize the importance of the annual migrations of millions of birds from their breeding grounds to their wintering sites, and the problems they face along the way. For this walk, we will revisit Sally Milligan Nature Park, Beverly’s premier warbler spot with 26 species reported over the years, numerous other species during the fall migration, and surprise vagrants!

Strong coffee, great beer, plenty of seats + outlets
Remote workers, founders, creatives, tradespeople, artists, community builders and all sorts of good humans

Green Beverly Office hours from 12-2pm!

Please join us for a cleanup at Gillis Park / Pleasant View. We will meet at the Porter Street entrance to the playground at 10 am. We have trash bags, adult-sized gloves, and grabbers to share. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an evening celebrating the people and community making Newton more sustainable — with great food, good company, and inspiration.

This year, we’re proud to honor four outstanding environmental leaders:

️Senator Cynthia Creem
️ Bill Ferguson, Former Co-Director of Sustainability
️ Newton Energy Commission
️ Kay Masterson, Owner, Johnny’s Luncheonette and Cabot's

Together, we’ll celebrate local leadership and the progress our community is making toward a more sustainable future.
You'll also enjoy:
A cocktail reception with open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and our signature cocktail and mocktail
Delicious, sustainable food
Presentation of the 2026 Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards
Raffles and more
Convenient parking right at the venue
Your support powers Green Newton's work to protect the environment and fight climate change at the local level.

Event Cost: $75

An enchanting woodland hides an eerie graveyard, haunted pirate ship, stylish scarecrows, and thousands of hand-carved glowing jack-o’-lanterns. The larger-than-life seasonal displays and family-friendly frights—expanding and evolving every year—are perfect for all ages.

Tickets are $27 for Adult Trustees Members/$32 for Nonmembers. $10 for Child Nonmembers/$15 for Nonmembers. Tickets are free for children under age 2. There will also be select Value Nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays which offer tickets for $25/$20 for Adults. Advance timed ticket purchase is required as no tickets will be sold on-site.

Join us in October for weekly homeschool programs exploring the seasonal rhythms of the trails, woodlands, farm fields, and coastlines of the Crane Estate and Appleton Farms! October is a great time to see how nature is changing and getting ready for winter. Participants will explore the coastline, trails, and woodlands of The Crane Estate & Appleton Farms, while making observations, taking measurements, and learning how scientists study nature as the seasons change.

This is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group work specialized activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups.

The class takes place rain or shine, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle.

Homeschool Scholars: Seasonal Rhythms- This 4-class series program takes place on Thursdays from 9am-12pm on October 1, 8, 15, & 22.

Crane Estate: October 1 & 15
Appleton Farms: October 8 & 22
Tuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.

Event Cost: $275

Speaker:  Capt. Peter Dickman, Beverly Harbormaster

Talk Description
Lobstering has shaped the North Shore for centuries, transforming lobster from “poor man’s food” into a valuable commercial fishery and a core part of the region’s maritime heritage. As fishing gear evolved from wood to long-lasting wire, new challenges emerged. Lost or abandoned lobster traps can persist on the seafloor for decades, continuing to capture marine life in a process called ghost fishing. This derelict gear harms habitat, affects fisheries, and is a growing concern in harbors worldwide. 

Harbormaster Peter Dickman will explain how recent changes in maritime law have made it possible for coastal communities to address this issue and will present plans for the Beverly Harbor Derelict Trap Recovery Project. Funded through a Fishing Trap Removal Assessment and Prevention program grant from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the project will use scuba-based recovery operations over two winter periods to locate, remove, and document abandoned traps, improve marine habitat, and support sustainable reuse or recycling of recovered materials. Learn about this collaborative effort to protect marine life, support sustainable fishing, and honor the working waterfront tradition. 

Free and open to adults. Questions? Contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org.

Please join us for a downtown litter cleanup, focusing on the side streets between Cabot & Rantoul Streets. We'll meet on Judson Street outside the Cabot Theatre at 10am. We have trash bags, adult-sized gloves, and grabbers to share. We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you there!

An introduction to all things Green Beverly. Recommended for new volunteers and those who are interested in GB's history, mission and current projects. Interactive, informative and fun.

Come on down to Lynch Park to celebrate Harbor Fest! There will be lots of free family fun, live music, local vendors, food, and a beer garden!

Green Beverly will be there with a table, so come by and say hi!

Bring your curiosity, your questions, or just show up for the FREE coffee and friendly conversation. We'll be inside or on the back patio, so dress accordingly for the weather!

Mark your calendars, coffee lovers and sustainability enthusiasts!

This is part of Green Beverly's Office Hours Series, and here's the best part: everyone is welcome. Got burning sustainability questions? Brilliant green ideas? Just craving good conversation over great coffee? Pull up a chair. We'd love to see you!

What to expect:

• Free drip coffee on us (while it lasts!)

• Your favorite espresso drinks available for purchase

• Cozy indoor seating or breezy back patio vibes (dress for the weather—it's open air!)

• Genuine connections with neighbors who care about our community

Getting here: We'd love it if you could walk or bike over! Every small step counts.

Find us at beantrust coffeebar, and come as you are. Can't wait to share some coffee and conversation with you.

Huge thanks to Erik Modhal @beantrust.community for making this happen!

Join us at New Entry’s Annual Farm to Table Dinner for an evening of culinary delight and community connection!

Enjoy a delicious meal crafted from the freshest local ingredients, meet fellow food enthusiasts and farmers, and tour New Entry's incubator farm. Discover how New Entry’s farmer training and local food access programs are making a difference.

Event Cost: $150

Come recycle your electronics and styrofoam, while also supporting Ipswich environmental programs

CUMMINGS PROPERTIES CLIENT E-WASTE EVENT 2026

Cummings Properties and Clutec Technology Recycling are proud to announce a partnership to offer E-Waste Recycling events for select Cummings locations in September 2026.   These events are open to any and all Cummings Properties clients that want to utilize this service.  Please see our event schedule, event rules, pricing and accepted items below.

For more information visit this link.

Park(ing) Day is an annual event for people to reclaim urban space from cars to support art, activism, and cultural expression. It is an international event, and Beverly's entry will re-program two parking spaces on Cabot Street near Federal Street for art and play.

Young explorers are invited to join us in September & October for a 4-part homeschool series that will get them active & moving with nature adventures, exercise, and outdoor skill building. While exploring Appleton Farms & the Crane Estate, participants complete active adventures & design challenges that will exercise both their body & mind. Some potential activities include kayaking, tide pooling, wetland exploration, orienteering, gardening, obstacle course design, and more!

This is a drop-off program that is open to ages 5-11 and will include small group activities based on age and peer mentoring opportunities between age groups.

The class takes place rain or shine, with as much time spent outdoors as possible. Students should arrive dressed for the weather and bring a lunch and water bottle.

Homeschool Adventures: Session 1- This 4-class series program takes place on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4pm on September 15, 22, 29 & October 6.

September 15: Tidepool & Shoreline Exploration at the Crane Estate
September 22: Kayaking Adventure at the Crane Estate
September 29: Ponding & Invasive Species Management at Appleton Farms
October 6: Obstacle Course Design Challenge at Appleton Farms
Tuition for the 4 classes is $275 for Trustees Members and $325 for nonmembers. Registration covers all listed session dates.

Event Cost: $275

Join our annual 100 Mile Potluck at our lovely Church in the Wood setting
Create an appetizer, entrée, salad, or dessert, using locally grown vegetables and fruit from area farm stands, Farmer’s Markets or from your back yard garden, fruit trees or locally grown meat, poultry and seafood.
What can you find? Which grocery store ingredients are made within 100 miles of NSUU? It’s fun and surprising to read product labels and learn they are from our area: (King Arthur’s Flour, local honey, Cape Ann sea salt, Stacey’s Pita Chips, Cabot cheese, Polar Beverages… Ipswich clams etc.)
This is our end of the summer green challenge

Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church and North Shore Nature Programs team up to offer monthly nature walks guided by Andrew Prazar, founder of North Shore Nature Programs. We gather at the Choate Farm parking lot. The walks take place along well-marked trails and are free and open to all ages. Children are encouraged to participate. Optional-Scan the barcode to register for weather updates and cancellations.

Strong coffee, great beer, plenty of seats + outlets
Remote workers, founders, creatives, tradespeople, artists, community builders and all sorts of good humans

Green Beverly Office hours from 12-2pm!

Please join us for an online informational meeting on Tuesday September 1st, from 7-8pm.  (If you are not able to attend but are interested just let me know and I can schedule a time to talk with you.)

LINK:

Window Dressers informational meeting

Tuesday, September 1 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jwh-uewz-htw

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 920-249-5275‬ PIN: ‪925 869 980‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jwh-uewz-htw?pin=7540269483530

Looking forward to the impact of this project - it will save folks money on their heating bills - and be so fun to do together in community!   

Celebrate International CoastSweep by helping remove and categorize marine debris. The data collected supports efforts to better understand and reduce marine pollution. Meet at the John George Park parking lot at noon. Tools and supplies will be provided.