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Growing up, I would constantly see Latino communities on the news being bombarded with disaster after disaster. It hurt me to see my community suffering, and I wanted to help them in some way. This sent me down the long and challenging path of environmental justice.  

Come visit our Nature Preschool at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary.

Youth is our future; this is why it’s important to take action. Action comes in many forms like working on composting projects, joining environmental programs, and so much more. 

Fourth grade students at Farmington River Elementary School in Otis were inspired to raise money for Mass Audubon’s conservation work after learning about the plight of Monarch butterflies and working with Mass Audubon educators.

John Green is a very well-known and respected naturalist with a specialty of birding by ear who has worked throughout the Connecticut River Valley since the 1970s. For decades, John has been inspiring Connecticut River Valley program participants with his knowledge of the natural world, birding expertise, and beautiful photography.

"Mass Audubon’s work is wonderful and much needed, especially in the age of climate change and ever-rising population. How can you not want to take on this fight?"

Mass Audubon educators at based at Arcadia were presented with a unique opportunity when they approached the Easthampton Learning Foundation (ELF) about a grant for nature programs in the district’s schools.  

The tower overlooking the Mill River was renovated last fall to improve safety, aesthetics, and function. Now you can come see the handiwork (and scenery) for yourself!

If you've ever enjoyed a walk on Arcadia's trails, parked in our plowed lot in winter, or admired the sanctuary's energy-efficient upgrades, then you've benefited from the work of Trevor Chalmers.

Charlotte Hood and Tom Gregg, Student Conservation Association Interns, are wrapping up their eight-month internship and have lessons and gratitude to share.

More than 50 volunteers turned out in the last days of October 2020 to help restore a floodplain forest at Arcadia. Now, a second round of funding will expand the restoration effort to an additional 5 acres.

With 249 total species reported on eBird, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary tops the list as the #1 birding hotspot in all of central and western Massachusetts.