Walks and talks that are guided by experts and dedicated to close observation and deep appreciation of the world.
Saunter with leading naturalists and learn directly from nature as you observe and reflect. Or, saunter alongside historians in the footsteps of Henry. Or, enjoy a “true sauntering of the eye” with lectures that take deep dives into topics of nature, society, and history.
SPRING 2024
Welcome Bees to Thoreau Farm!
Sunday, April 28
1pm
At Thoreau Farm
FREE
Thoreau Farm Garden Clean-up
Saturday, May 4
7 – 10am
At Thoreau Farm
FREE
A Birding Saunter with Peter Alden
4-6pm
$25 per person. Registration required.
Held in conjunction with the Day of Birds in honor of the book launch of A Year of Birds, this saunter will explore the birds in Thoreau Farm’s own backyard.
Peter Alden is a Concord author and naturalist. He has spent 55 years leading birders and travelers to over 100 countries on the seven continents and the seven seas. He is the author of more than 15 books on North American and African wildlife, including the National Audubon Society’s Regional Field Guide Series and has sold over 3 million copies. He serves on the Thoreau Farm Trust board of directors and is part-time at the Thoreau Society’s Shop at Walden Pond.
**We do not exclude anyone for inability to pay. Please be in touch if you would like assistance covering this fee.
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Have an idea for a saunter destination, topic, or leader? Email your suggestions to info@thoreaufarm.org
PAST THOREAU SAUNTERING SOCIETY PROGRAMS
Sunday, February 11, 2024 – Super Cup Sunday Fungus Saunter with Lawrence Millman
Sunday, October 29, 2023 – “My vicinity afford many good walks”; A Saunter Exploring Thoreau Farm’s Biology & History
Sunday, May 21, 2023 – “My vicinity afford many good walks”; A Saunter Exploring Thoreau Farm’s Biology & History
Sunday, February 12, 2023 — Super Cup Sunday Mushroom Saunter
Sunday, October 23, 2022 — A Mushroom Saunter with mycologist Dr. Lawrence Millman
Sunday, October 16, 2022 — Autumnal Tints Saunter with Peter Alden and Ken Turkington
Sunday, September 25, 2022 — Determined to Know Beans: A Biological & Historical Saunter of Thoreau’s Bean Field at Walden Pond.
Sunday, September 11, 2022 — A Saunter with Peter Alden at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
**Saunters proceed rain or shine and fees are non-refundable. Should your plans change, your saunter fees can be applied to a future saunter.