November 23, 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
Come on over to the BNC and stretch your legs with a walk on our trails, and stretch your mind with an exploration of our fore... Learn More >
Come on over to the BNC and stretch your legs with a walk on our trails, and stretch your mind with an exploration of our fore... Learn More >
Come on over to the BNC and stretch your legs with a walk on our trails, and stretch your mind with an exploration of our fore... Learn More >
