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Hale is open for recreation daily and trails are freely accessible during current hours. Any vehicle without a member parking decal is subject to a $10 daily parking fee, payable in person at the gate. Contact-free payment is available and encouraged.

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1K+ acres of adventure open to the public daily, programs that reimagine learning and serve 15K people throughout Greater Boston every year.

Music in the Barn on June 8 will feature folk-rock

Music in the Barn on June 8 will feature folk-rock trio Three at Home, singer-songwriter Tim Van Ness, and singer-songwriter duo The Doppelgangers. Support local artists across a range of genres, from country to blues to reggae and Americana. Shows are the second Thursday of every month this spring. 7–9:30 PM. ACLC. $15 in advance/$20 at the door.

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Congratulations to this year's Hale Poetry Contest

Congratulations to this year's Hale Poetry Contest Winner. Join us at Poetry Night at Hale on June 7 (link in bio) to hear JD read their poem. @jd_gevry_poetry

Queer Forest Ecology and Trans Conservation
By J.D. Gevry

didn’t you know: trees communicate
with their offspring and familial elders through
chemical signals from their roots—
vital substances shared among them
sustaining lives in times
of lack; a family-sharing system
operating solely underground, but
isn’t that Us? We
found each other in
tender tendrils reaching roots We
rustled our leaves in shifting winds
until heard in open sky
you see that? a pale gray bird
landing on my branch, to
bend the swishy switch beneath
bosoms plumped with curiosity—
curiosity; isn’t that what they always say in the
straight(s)-forward way?
never mending the places they break their
uninvited weight
pressing in their passing
a careless seat claimed before
hurry burst departure their
dull-feathered flight home
my family, they gather
blue hydrangea tears in baskets
woven with
slender twigs and
heavier things; a nest to carry abundant blossoms in then
gently place the browning-petal orbs in Our heirloom vases
as though still beautiful—
how they wilted so swiftly in that
hostile sun, once cut
revived with gratitude in the solace of
familiar home I am
never a solitary oak quivering
among the lumberjacks
I am of your acorn
I have been conserved

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Hi! I'm Lindsey! I help manage the waterfronts at

Hi! I'm Lindsey! I help manage the waterfronts at Hale with a primary focus on #HaleFamilyandCommunity. I also provide administrative assistance to Hale’s many camp and youth programs. As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), I have seen firsthand the importance of the programs like those at Hale. I love spending time with my dog, Moby, who loves to walk, hike, and run with me. I also enjoy cycling, camping, and spending time on the beach, and with family and friends.

Summer staff learn many skills on the job that can

Summer staff learn many skills on the job that can be transferred into both their professional and personal lives—it's why our counselors, lifeguards, activity specialists, and facilitators return year after year. If you’re passionate about education, ready to serve as a role model, and committed to safely delivering fun experiences in the great outdoors, apply for a #summerjob at Hale today!

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