February 21, 2019
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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: Monday–Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturday, Sunday & Monday holidays, 10 am-4 pm; Trails daily, dawn to dusk
Sanctuary News & Events
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is now open for Boston Nature Center Camp in Mattapan and West Roxbury! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at BNC! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.
Upcoming Programs
Join us for some winter bird explorations as we observe our hardy winter species and enjoy a dash of color against the snowy l... Learn More >
Join us as we tap, collect, and boil down sap from the Maple trees found at the Boston Nature Center. Try your hand at tapping... Learn More >
Would you like to support the Boston Nature Center while enjoying time outside? Do you need volunteer hours for work or school... Learn More >
Birthday Parties
Nature Preschool
At BNC, our Pathways to Nature preschool provides a high-quality nature program for children ages 3–6.
