Located just outside of downtown Boston on the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the Boston Nature Center (BNC) 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. Read more >
HOURS: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat, Sun, & Mon holidays 10 am-4 pm TRAILS: Open daily, dawn to dusk
Join BNC for our free annual festival celebrating all things raptor, plus the 16th Anniversary of the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center in Mattapan.
Boston Nature Center is proud to offer free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day through the Blue Star Museums program.
We want to make sure that every child in our community who wants to experience BNC Summer Camp is able to do so—but we can't do it without your support!
Looking for a place to have an exciting and memorable birthday? We offer birthday parties with fun outdoor activities led by a naturalist. Learn More
Nature Preschool
At BNC, ourPathways to Nature program provides a high-quality nature preschool for children ages 3.0 to 6. Learn More >
Location: Mattapan Trails: 2 miles
An urban sanctuary with trails and boardwalks that traverse meadows and wetlands; home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 species of plants. Details >
Location
500 Walk Hill Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
617-983-8500 Email Us
