Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Turtle Pond Loop trail at Habitat Education Center © Thea Prum

About

Gentle trails wind through deciduous and evergreen forests, across meadows, and around ponds and vernal pools at Habitat, located just seven miles from downtown Boston. A long-standing center for environmental education, Habitat offers year-round programs for all ages. The Georgian-style mansion and beautiful formal gardens can be rented for weddings and other events.

Location: 10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 617-489-5050
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Trails open daily, dawn to dusk

More information & directions >

Art Gallery

In the Gallery • April 1-30

A Quiet Place features oil paintings by Anne Wickham Smith. Exhibit details >

Support Our Goats

Support Our Goats!

Help ensure the Nigerian Dwarf Goats in our herd enjoy healthy, happy lives at Habitat. Learn how >

2019-20 Preschool Naturalists

Preschool Naturalists

We are now accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year. The deadline to apply was March 27.

Preschool Naturalists Application 2019 598.78 kB

2019-20 Home School

Home School Programs

Registration for 2019-2020 will be on a first-come, first-enrolled basis when the announcement is posted in this space in early August 2019.

Sanctuary News & Events

Habitat camper in a staring contest with a goat

Summer Camp Registration is Open!