BNC trails are open; playground, buildings, & restrooms closed. See guidelines. Read More
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. Please leave dogs and other pets at home.
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Discover the stories of the people who have lived and worked on our land for 200+ years. Read it >
At BNC, our Pathways to Nature preschool provides a high-quality nature program for children ages 3–6. Learn more >
Boston Nature Center Camp will be open for summer 2021 with 11 one-week sessions in Mattapan and 6 one-week sessions at Roxbury Latin School in West Roxbury. We have a new registration process, and sign-up is open from February 3-15.