Plan Your Visit
Explore this Boston oasis for the chance to see a wide array of birds, butterflies, and plants throughout scenic gardens, meadows, woods, and wetlands. Visit the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center, a community nature center, for fun events, neighborhood connections, and inspiring opportunities to get involved.
Hours
Nature Center
- Monday–Friday
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday, Sunday, & Most Holidays
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 2 miles
- 1 mile
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
500 Walk Hill Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
Upcoming Programs
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Squantum Point Park, Quincy
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Saturday, September 6
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Mindfulness Walk and Art Exploration
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Thursday, September 11
10:30am-12:00pm
Adults
A Nature Year at the Boston Nature Center
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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12 classes starting
Saturday, September 13
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
A Nature Year at Boston Nature Center - Fall Series
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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3 classes starting
Saturday, September 13
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Nature Tales: Butterflies, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, September 13
10:30-11:30am
Families - children 3 - 8 years
Monarch Migration
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, September 13
1:00-2:30pm
Adults
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