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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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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

  • View of mountains at sunset in North Adams
    2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric Dubreuil

    30x30 Catalyst Fund

    Mass Audubon has created a new $75 million fund to help the state reach its goal of protecting 30% of Massachusetts by 2030. And you can help.

  • Felix Neck's Fall Fest at dusk, with people eating at picnic tables in front of food trucks

    Fall Festivals & Halloween Events

    Celebrate the fall season with local food, live music, lawn games, craft beer, nature-inspired art, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and spooky Halloween fun at festivals and events across the state! 

  • Nestbox in field at sunset

    Your Guide to Birdhouses

    Discover which birdhouse is best for your favorite species with Mass Audubon's birdhouse guide. Download our free nesting chart to start attracting local birds to your yard today!

  • An owl flying through a forest with a mouse in its beak
    Jenny Zhao

    A Campaign to Rescue Raptors

    Mass Audubon is launching a campaign to reduce the use of rodent poisons across Massachusetts.

  • A CIT at Broadmoor Nature Camp reads a picture book to two campers seated on the grass in the shade
    Broadmoor Nature Camp, Natick

    6 Nature Inspired Books to Add to Your Shelf

    In this list, we’ve gathered our favorite nature-inspired books, for adults and children, that will deepen your appreciation for the natural world.

  • Painting of Concord River
    Summer on Concord River by Barry Van Dusen

    Museum of American Bird Art

    The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is home to Mass Audubon's extensive art collection. 

  • Mass Audubon Shop Exterior Photo

    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. 

  • 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. 

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Broadmoor

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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Latest News

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Gyrfalcon --Iceland (1966) by Robert Verity Clem

Gyrfalcon --Iceland (1966) by Robert Verity Clem

News October 07, 2024

A New Chapter for the Museum of American Bird Art

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Manchester-by-the-Sea's harbormaster on a boat bringing trees to Kettle Island
News October 07, 2024

How to Preserve Kettle Island’s Coastal Waterbird Habitat

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Dr. Nathan Senner standing on a summit overlooking mountains

Dr. Nathan Senner is the new Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology

Nathan Senner
Press Release October 03, 2024

Mass Audubon Names Nathan Senner as New Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology

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By the Numbers

With the help of our members and supporters, we protect land, offer nationally recognized education programs, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors.

  • 41,000

    acres of protected land

  • 500,000

    visitors to our wildlife sanctuaries

  • 160,000

    members and supporters

  • Woman with short gray hair, a button up shirt, and gray pants standing against a rock wall.

    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."

    Jeanne Li
    Volunteer
  • Woman with short hair smiling at the camera. Green grass and leaves are in the background.

    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.”

    Jocelyn Forbush
    Chief Conservation Officer, Mass Audubon
  • Man with a hat stands smiling next to a large, camouflaged scope.

    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

    Shawn Carey
    Wildlife Photographer, 2022
  • Girl with a purple sweatshirt holds a large vegetable in her hand, moving it from one bucket to another.

    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

    Ollie Perrault
    Youth Climate Leader, 2022
  • Person holding large lens camera close to face

    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."

    Michael Bryant
    Photographer
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    In 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

    Scott Edwards
    Professor and Mass Audubon Board Member
  • Young girl with long blonde hair looking at the camera.

    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

    Phoebe Klein Taylor
    Former nature preschooler now CIT, 2023
  • stephanie kane smiling with a mass audubon hat on

    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

    Stephanie Kane
    Climate Champion