Trails Open at Specific Sanctuaries Throughout State

LINCOLN, MA.— Mass Audubon has re-opened trails on many of its wildlife sanctuaries across the Commonwealth, from the Cape and Islands and Greater Boston to Worcester County, the Connecticut River Valley, and the Berkshires.

Its nature centers and other buildings remain closed at present, but after careful analysis and discussions with local officials and community leaders, the state’s largest nature conservation nonprofit is welcoming its members and other visitors to miles of trails on more than 30 wildlife sanctuaries.

The re-opened sanctuaries have been selected based on a variety of conditions, including being able to manage capacity for expected level of use (both on the trails and in the parking areas) as well as support from the communities where they are located.

Additional sanctuaries will opening in the coming weeks.

Vice President of Wildlife Sanctuaries and Programs Gail Yeo said, “This is wonderful news for Mass Audubon members and the greater public, because we all value and appreciate the benefits of being outdoors and connecting with nature.

“But it’s so important that visitors maintain social distancing and other behaviors that help keep everyone safe as we make progress against COVID-19,” Yeo noted, “ and we’re proud that Mass Audubon can offer people an array of trails that beckon one and all in this time of uncertainty and stress.”