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Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary. Gardner

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  • Yellow, orange, and green trees line a pond with grassy vegetation. A boardwalk over the water leading into the woods is on the left.
    Broadmoor, Natick

    10 Unforgettable Fall Hikes in Massachusetts

    Explore these favorite trails to see the best of Massachusetts nature in the fall. 

  • Dark-eyed Junco sitting on branch among fall leaves
    Dark-eyed Junco

    Fall Birding Hotspots

    When the heat of summer fades, the crispness of fall signals birders to get outdoors and search for fall migratory birds. Don’t know where to start? Check out our favorite fall birding hotspots at Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries. 

  • An orange-red leaf on a tree against green pine needles.
    Pleasant Valley, Lenox

    The Timing of Fall Foliage

    Have you ever noticed that the progression of fall foliage follows a natural schedule? Certain plants become colorful early in the season, and others take their time. Here’s a guide to autumn color changes.

  • looking up at the tree canopy in fall -- reds, yellows, oranges, greens
    Road's End Wildlife Sanctuary, Worthington

    Buds, Bark, Branches, and Beyond

    The trees at our wildlife sanctuaries have experienced the different seasons for decades, centuries even. Each fall, they draw the gaze of visitors who marvel at the vibrant red, yellow, orange, and more subtle green hues in oak, maple, and beech forests. And while fall is no doubt glorious, our trees stand out throughout the year—some more than others thanks to their unique stories. 

  • Atop a brown grassy hill overlooking fall foliage with water below. Mountains off in the distance.
    Pleasant Valley, Lenox

    Fall at Its Best in the Berkshires

    Few places display the breathtaking splendor of fall like the Berkshires. Leaf peepers travel from across the globe to experience the reds, oranges, and yellows that can be found at these four wildlife sanctuaries. 

  • Family walking down trail surrounded by bare fall trees
    Moose Hill

    Embracing Stick Season in Massachusetts

    Contrary to Noah Kahan’s album Stick Season, we love Massachusetts because it’s the season of the sticks!

Two Young Adults Walking on Grassy Trail

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How many wildlife sanctuaries have you visited? Hit hundreds of miles of trails and check off each sanctuary as you go with this downloadable map.

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