Seasonal Program Highlights
Spring in Massachusetts is a season of renewal and a perfect time to rediscover the natural beauty and historic treasures of your state parks. The Massachusetts DCR invites you to shake off the winter chill and join us outdoors. From blooming landscapes to community-focused events, our spring highlights offer meaningful ways to connect with nature and our shared heritage.
Celebrate Earth Month by giving back during Park Serve Day, our annual day of volunteerism, or enjoy a variety of family-friendly programs and events during April school vacation week. We also invite you to honor Preservation Month in May, which raises awareness about the vital role historic preservation plays in protecting and enhancing our properties. Enjoy guided hikes, wildlife walks, and nature-based interpretive programs.
Lace up your hiking boots, grab your sense of adventure, and click the links to access spring opportunities with DCR!
Walking/Hiking Programs
DCR Celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
Dillaway-Thomas House, Roxbury MA
Throughout 2025 and 2026, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation is proud to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by highlighting the pivotal role our state parks, forests, watersheds, and more played in the fight for independence. Join us in celebrating the spirit of 1776 in the places where history happened.
DCR Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Fun in Nature
Investigate! Fun in Nature downloadable activities to enhance your experience at any DCR park! Activities include seek and find scavenger hunts to awaken all of your senses, a conversation starter set to encourage talks along the trail and creating your own story cube to inspire story- telling!
