News & Events

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
In the summer of 2021, we conducted pilot studies at both Allens Pond and Great Neck wildlife sanctuaries on the South Coast. The results we found will help inform future land management decisions as we work to enhance turtle nesting habitats at these two properties.

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
All sections of Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary finally re-opened to visitors in May 2021—including the expanded area that encompasses the former Sacred Hearts property!

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Allens Pond and Great Neck have been awarded $150,000 through an EPA program to restore saltmarsh habitats and make them more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
A lot has happened since Mass Audubon acquired the former Sacred Hearts property in summer 2019! We've made great progress in restoring these 110 acres to their natural, wild state.

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
We are thrilled to announce that the $2.6 million goal was met to protect the Sacred Hearts property! Our offer was officially accepted on February 14, and we're excited to be on our way to purchasing 110 acres to expand Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.