Arlington Community Education

Spend time outdoors and join one or both of these guided hikes to locations you might not have visited before. As we explore these extraordinary sites, we’ll take time to gaze at the natural formations we encounter and hear stories of historical significance along the way. These hikes are easy to moderate. Foss Farm, Carlisle: There are several hiking trails, including one that closely follows the Concord River, within this 57-acre parcel of conservation land owned by the City of Carlisle. Parts of Foss Farm are still used for agriculture, with fields used for community gardens and growing feed for dairy cows. Camp Acton, Acton: We will traverse several trails that criss-cross a rugged brook at Camp Acton, home to various New England vegetation and a variety of birds and mammals. Formerly owned by the Boy Scouts, this is one of the area’s largest protected natural areas.