July 18, 2019
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Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
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Located just outside of downtown Boston on the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the Boston Nature Center is a community-based urban sanctuary. Trails and boardwalks traverse meadows and wetlands, home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 species of plants. Year-round programs help foster an appreciation for nature and the environment.
Location: 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
Phone: 617-983-8500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturday, Sunday & Monday holidays, 10 am-4 pm; Trails open daily, dawn to dusk
Nature Preschool
Nature Preschool
Our Pathways to Nature preschool provides a high-quality, hands-on nature program for children ages 3–6. Enroll Today >
Facility & Event Rentals
Host an Event at BNC
We offer a unique and natural setting for birthday parties, social events, meetings, & public programs! Get the Details >
Sanctuary News & Events
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon is proud to offer free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families through Labor Day thanks to the Blue Star Museums program.
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
We're teaming up with Moose Hill, our sister wildlife sanctuary in Sharon, to offer Mass Audubon members the opportunity for fresh, organic vegetables over the course of 18 weeks! Started May 30.
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is now open for Boston Nature Center Camp in Mattapan and West Roxbury! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Upcoming Programs
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, 1399 Bennington St. East Boston, MA 02128, meet in the parking lot. Join our Coastal Waterbird E... Learn More >
The Boston Food Forest Coalition is a grassroots non-profit land trust, growing a network of neighborhood-based, publicly acce... Learn More >
Drop in at the Boston Nature Center Saturday mornings from June to August and learn all about honey bees from the Boston Area... Learn More >
