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
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.
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
