Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
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. Read more >
HOURS: Mon–Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat–Sun, & Mon holidays, 10 am-4 pm
TRAILS: Open daily, dawn to dusk
Upcoming Programs
Listen to a nature-themed story and then join our Teacher Naturalist for a short walk around the trails...
...because it was the chicken's day off!Snoods, wattles and gobbles... learn these terms and more about...
Mientras que los tonos del mundo natural se convierten en colores cafés y colores tostados, los...
Birthday Parties
Nature Preschool
At BNC, our Pathways to Nature preschool provides a high-quality nature program for children ages 3–6.
