Educational Programs

The Science on the Slopes Program – a season long series of special education sessions to instruct guests about the environment and science around the mountain.

“A Closer Look at Wachusett Mountain” – a self-guided tour manual.   Wachusett Mountain Ski Area and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation work together to preserve the natural beauty of Wachusett Mountain while providing year-round recreational activities for all to enjoy."A Closer View Of Wachusett Mountain" is a 15-page informational booklet outlining the history, environment, wildlife, geology and fun facts about the mountain. If you would like to know more about Wachusett Mountain and the State Reservation, you may request a free copy of the booklet by e-mailing us or stopping by the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area base lodge.

Visitor education with the installation of 12 interpretive kiosks on the mountain relating to environmental information and history of the area.  You can also print the following articles:

• Scenic Vistas and the Midstate Trail
• Old Growth Forests Are Rare
• What is an Old Growth Forest
• The Mystery of Lucy Keyes
• The Site of the Roper Family Farm
• Where Two Great Watersheds Meet
• Snowmaking at Wachusett Ski Area
• The Nature of Wachusett Mountain
• Recreation at the Mountain
• The House at the Summit
• Native American History

No Child Left Inside – Wachusett helped support the new Ma. Department of Conservation & Recreation environmental education initiative at its annual KidsFest event by providing complimentary admission and SkyRide tickets to program participants to have access to DCR programs including a Birds of Prey display, Hawk Watch guide and Ponding demonstration.