Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people & wildlife
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Our Work
Mass Audubon has worked to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife for more than 125 years. Today, we're renowned for our land protection and wildlife conservation, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature.
Spotlight
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Flocktober Event Series Takes Flight
Celebrate the fall season with craft beer and spirits, local food, live music, lawn games, nature-inspired art, hayrides, and more at Flocktober events across the state!
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Growing Solar, Protecting Nature
Mass Audubon teamed up with Harvard Forest to analyze how Massachusetts can build all the solar energy we need while protecting the nature that we have.
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, SharonExplore Member Newsletter
Check out highlights from the latest issue of Explore, our quarterly newsletter for Mass Audubon members.
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Environmental FellowEarly Career Programs
Start your career on the right path with these opportunities for students and young professionals.
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Mass Audubon Shop
The Mass Audubon Shop is proud to carry a variety of products that help explain, identify, and celebrate the wonders of nature.
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Nature in the City
Mass Audubon’s Nature in the City initiative is an opportunity to help address significant inequities in access to nature for cities and environmental justice communities.
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Climate Champions Program
Mass Audubon is seeking energetic and dedicated volunteers to join our dynamic Climate Champions team.
Upcoming Programs & Events
See AllEarly Bird Walk at Wellfleet Bay
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Tuesday, October 3
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Destination Birding With a Scone: Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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Tuesday, October 3
8:00-11:00am
Adults
Homeschool at Moose Hill
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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
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17 classes starting
Tuesday, October 3
9:30am-12:00pm
Age 9 - 12
Wednesday Morning Birding
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Wednesday, October 4
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Wednesday Walks at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Wednesday, October 4
10:00-11:00am
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Nature Walks for Adults
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, October 4
10:00-11:30am
Adults
Take Action
We need your curiosity, commitment, and passion to ensure that our lands become more resilient, that more people than ever experience the magic of nature, and that we fight climate change—now and in the future.
Latest News
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In Your Words: Our Environmental Fellows
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Broadmoor's Annual Seed Sale Happening Now
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Wachusett Meadow, Princeton, MA © Mathew Boisvert
Five Golden Truths About Goldenrods
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With the help of our members and supporters, we protect land, offer nationally recognized education programs, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors.
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41,000
acres of protected land
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500,000
visitors to our wildlife sanctuaries
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160,000
members and supporters
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© James DeshlerIn Your Words
"I was fortunate that I could follow my dreams and do what makes me happy. Not everyone has that luxury. We need to ensure that young people can make a living in science and that some of the coolest, weirdest, offbeat people are scientists. It’s not all people in white lab coats spending time indoors." Read more
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In Your Words
"Mass Audubon’s Youth Climate Leaders program has provided me and my peers with the tools to help lead the next phase of this fight. Our mission is to help other young leaders recognize that we each have a powerful voice that we can use to spark change.” Read more
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In Your Words
"Volunteer work at Mass Audubon has provided opportunities to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds, to learn botany and ecology, to present at the annual Staff Natural History Conference, to drive a tractor, and to keep physically fit."
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In Your Words
“Mass Audubon staff members have helped me become more knowledgeable about the natural world, and in turn, I felt the need to do my part in helping to protect wildlife and wild places.” Read more
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In Your Words
“Being a nature preschooler made me the environmentalist I am today, and I could not be more grateful for the chance I was given." Read more
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In Your Words
"I am grateful for the Mass Audubon team and the Climate Champions community. In this community, each of us is heard, informed, and empowered. We’ve learned from each other’s unique perspective and supported each other as we work toward meaningful solutions." Read more
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