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 >
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
Special Event December 21, 2018
Come to the BNC to celebrate the winter solstice and the last full moon of 2018! We'll take a moonlit stroll to find tracks and listen for owls, then warm up inside with apple cider while creating some solstice art.
Upcoming Programs
Move, learn, and create every Wednesday at the BNC with Early Explorers. Each program introduces young...
Come to the BNC to help celebrate the first day of winter - the winter solstice, the longest night of...
Listen to a nature-themed story and then join our Teacher Naturalist for a short walk around the trails...
Birthday Parties
Nature Preschool
At BNC, our Pathways to Nature preschool provides a high-quality nature program for children ages 3–6.
