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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Go Wild for Kemp's Ridleys
This month, as part of our yearlong celebration of wildlife, we’re keeping an eye out for these tiny turtles on the brink: the Kemp’s ridley.
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Insider Picks: Our Property Managers’ Favorite Spots
Given that our Property Managers know every nook and cranny of the sanctuaries, who better to share their favorite spots to explore? We asked. They answered. Here’s what they said...
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46th Annual Fall Festival at Felix Neck: Nesting in Nature
Each year on the day after Thanksgiving, this Vineyard tradition brings the Island community together for a fun and festive celebration of fall.
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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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The Good, The Bad, and The Raven by Preston Singletary. 2026.The Art of Birds: Avians as Muse, Myth, and Mentor
MABA’s series of thought-provoking lectures continues, this time exploring the many ways birds have inspired artists, from Indigenous Tlingit contemporary glass art and Audubon’s work as an artist to large-scale bird sculptures that use natural and recycled materials to call attention to conservation.
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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 AllAutumn Birding: Fall Warblers
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Online
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Tuesday, November 10
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, November 11
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Wednesday Morning Birding
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Wednesday, November 11
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
Nature Tales: Wild Turkeys
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Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont
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Wednesday, November 11
10:00-11:15am
Families with children 1 - 3 years
Birding in a Changing Climate
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Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
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Thursday, November 12
8:30-10:30am
Adults
Little Naturalists
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Thursday, November 12
9:30-11:30am
Families with children 0 - 5 years
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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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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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