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Mass Audubon's protects 112 wildlife sanctuaries across the state, with more the 60 featuring trails that you can explore.

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Spring at Its Best

Skunk Cabbage © Kathy Pillsbury

Four Early Signs of Spring

Long before the trees leaf out and baby songbirds hatch, you can look for these early signs that a new season is finally arriving.
Observation Tower at Arcadia

10 Places in Massachusetts You Need to Visit this Spring

Whether you're craving wildflowers, baby animals, or scenic strolls under blooming trees, these 10 must-visit spots showcase the very best of the season—and they’re all right here in Massachusetts.
Gardens & Gardening

Wander through a native pollinator garden, learn about beekeeping, and find gardening programs!
Black-and-white Warbler

What in the Warblers?

Every May, warblers migrate north from their southern winter locations in their colorful breeding plumage, giving birders the chance for a closer look at these spectacular winged beauties. Check out where and what to look for.
Trout Lily © Richard Welch

Take a Walk on the Wildflower Side

To help you fully appreciate this spring wildflower season here are some tips for where to look, what to look for, and when to find all kinds of spectacular blooms.
Carolina Spring Beauty

Spring's Fleeting Blooms

Early spring marks the prime time for a small handful of whimsical flowers to shine: spring ephemerals. A keen eye can transform your next early spring walk into a floral treasure hunt.
Endicott, Wenham

The Unfolding Fern Story

Ferns are noted for their beautiful, lacy foliage on the forest floor, but there is a lot more to say about this interesting group of plants than their famous greenery.
Cook's Canyon, Barre

Go With the Flow

For thousands of years, flowing water has carved through the New England landscape, creating waterfalls, brooks, streams, and rivers. These Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries boast unique water features worth the visit.