November 25, 2020
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Please Note:
BNC trails are open; playground, buildings, & restrooms closed. See guidelines. Read More
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: Trails open daily, dawn to dusk (no restrooms)
Hike-a-thon sanctuary promo
Hike-a-thon • November 27-29
Let's get as many people as possible outside after Thanksgiving! Participate from anywhere. Join us >
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Sanctuary News & Events
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event December 9, 2020
Sanctuary Committee Chair Bill Perkins and Anne & Peter Brooke Sanctuary Director Julie Brandlen warmly invite you to this year's virtual Annual Meeting. RSVP by December 8!
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
BNC's Willow Tree Youth Leaders recently presented their impactful project to reduce single-use plastic within schools! Their two-year effort was part of the Youth Leaders for Climate Justice (YLCJ) program led by Drumlin Farm.
Upcoming Programs
During this virtual program you will meet the reptiles that live at the BNC: Sammy (eastern corn snake), Patty (bearded dragon... Learn More >
Not all mushrooms go south for the winter. Join acclaimed mycologist Lawrence Millman to find out about the mushrooms you can... Learn More >
Not all mushrooms go south for the winter. Join acclaimed mycologist Lawrence Millman to find out about the mushrooms you can... Learn More >
