Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people & wildlife
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Get outdoors at one of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, from the Berkshires to the Cape.
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Beaver © Ilene HoffmanGo Wild for Beavers
This month, as part of our yearlong celebration of wildlife, we’re deconstructing the world of Massachusetts's hardest-working ecosystem engineer: the North American Beaver.
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Vote Yes on 6
Mass Audubon is one of 90+ organizations and businesses advocating for the state to dedicate as much as $100 million annually to conserve land and protect clean water, improve outdoor recreation, and build climate resiliency.
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Fall Festivals & Halloween Happenings with a Wild Twist
From moonlit walks with costumed characters to hayrides, pumpkin carving, and live music, fall and Halloween events for all ages are right around the corner.
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Duck Derby 2026 at Allens Pond: Race for the Coast
For more than 20 years, Duck Derby has been one of Southeast Massachusetts' most unique conservation traditions.
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Tunes and Tales on the Trails at Wellfleet Bay
Gather the whole family for this festive, event where the trails invite exploration and the sanctuary comes alive with music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments in nature.
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© J JonesHey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow
Celebrate our agricultural history with live music, hay rides, and family-friendly activities.
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2026 State of Wellfleet Harbor Conference
Stay up to date on what's going on in the harbor and hear the results from studies and surveys taking place.
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Emerald Ash Borer © National Park Service: K. Stoll/NPS, Public Domain5 Tree Pests That Threaten Forest Health
To do your part in supporting healthy Massachusetts forests, first familiarize yourself with these five common tree pests.
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Chelsea Waterfront Park
Mass Audubon, GreenRoots, and The Neighborhood Developers are working to acquire 18 acres of waterfront property in Chelsea and transform it into climate-resilient park with mixed-income housing and community amenities.
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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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At the Root of Our Work
For more than 125 years, Mass Audubon has protected the nature that sustains us all—from the clean air you breathe to the places you explore—so people and wildlife can thrive for generations to come.
Upcoming Programs & Events
See AllAn Introduction to Nature Journaling and Drawing
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Monday, October 5
10:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Birding by Habitat: The Coast
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Online
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Tuesday, October 6
7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Birding by Habitat Series
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Online
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6 classes starting
Tuesday, October 6
7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Early Bird Walk at Wellfleet Bay
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Wednesday, October 7
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Fall Migration Bird Walk: Warblers, Sparrows, & Vireos
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Wednesday, October 7
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Fair Weather Birding
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Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
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Wednesday, October 7
8:00-9:30am
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.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Arcadia Nature Preschool
Event Date: October 17, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm
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Protecting Massachusetts' Coastal Plain Ponds
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In Your Words
"My goal was to create eye-catching signs that would be more graphic and include tidbits of information concerning Piping Plovers and the sand dunes. It is important to teach adults and children why the dunes should be left undisturbed." Read more
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In Your Words
"I realized that, if we’re going to make a large-scale difference, it really needs to start with policy. And to be able to do that in my own town sounded like a rewarding, impactful mission." Read more
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In Your Words
From day camper to volunteer and lifelong nature lover, Sharon Kreamer shares how Wellfleet Bay camps made a lasting impact on her life. Read more
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In Your Words
"Nature and wildlife are resilient, and we have the power to change the future for the next generation." Read more
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Andy TollandIn Your Words
"From hilltop to rocky headland, from forest to meadow, from farmstead to streamside, I saw things I’d never seen (or perhaps noticed) before in all my decades of rambling throughout the state." Read More
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In Your Words
"[Volunteering] has helped us learn more about and feel connected to the natural complexity and interrelatedness of the world around us." Read more
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In Your Words
"I love working with Mass Audubon, and I enjoy exploring the sanctuaries as a proud member. All the sanctuaries are great, but my favorite is Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick. It was the first wildlife sanctuary I ever visited, and I just love their trails." Read more
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In Your Words
"For my entire life, I have had a heart and passion for nature, the earth, and the environment...Volunteering helped with many important life skills I was working on, including listening, socializing, and co-working." Read more
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In Your Words
“This is a critical moment for our climate, communities, and wildlife that requires us all to work together for our future. I’m excited to bring to it collaborative leadership, optimism, and an instinct for action, along with a deep love of our natural communities here in the state.” 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." Read more
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