Carver’s Pond Hike

Challenge yourself with a hike through one of our preserved conservation areas. We'll start the hike in the morning for a chance to spot some unique birds amidst the beautiful colors of fall.

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Sun., Oct. 18, 2026 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost $12 per member, $22 per nonmember
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Experience the wonders of the woods on a guided hike through one of Holden Arboretum’s preserved natural areas.

Carver’s Pond is a challenging hike that offers stunning views of wetlands and wildlife, a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We’ll start the hike in the morning for a chance to spot some unique birds amidst the beautiful colors of fall.

Terrain: up to 4.0 miles, unmanaged trails, steep hills, narrow and uneven. Expect muddy conditions and navigating around fallen trees. Hiking poles and sturdy, waterproof shoes recommended.

Age: Adult, teens 15 & over with adult

Time: 8 a.m. – noon

Location: meet your guides at the Long Science Center | You will take a van to the trailhead.

Carver’s Pond Hike
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Price: $12 per member, $22 per nonmember

Mike Watson

Mike Watson

Wildlife Conservation Biologist

Mike has been the Conservation Biologist at Holden since 2007. His work focuses primarily on wildlife issues such as bird and bat surveys, conservation efforts to support species and/or communities, deer population management, and human-wildlife conflicts. Specific projects include coordinating Holden’s nest box program to support a variety of native cavity-nesting bird species, tracking changes in bat activity in response to forestry treatments, and tracking seasonal movements of the local breeding population of dark-eyed juncos. Mike also assists with non-wildlife projects, including beech leaf disease assessments, deer browse impacts to native vegetation, and hemlock woolly adelgid monitoring.

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Holden Arboretum Security

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