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
Support urban environmental education by joining us for a night of beer tasting, live music, bird demonstrations, pub food, and more. Tickets on sale now! This is a 21+ event; valid ID required.
Please join friends, supporters, Sanctuary Committee Chair Jocelyn Heywood, and Anne and Peter Brooke Sanctuary Director Julie Brandlen for a special evening of environmental education.
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
