Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Snowshoeing in winter at Habitat Education Center

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 • March 2-31

"Tree" © Patricia Crotty

The Forest for the Trees features paintings and mixed media artwork by Patricia Crotty. More Information >

Support Our Goats

Support Our Goats!

Habitat's goats munching on evergreen branches

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 is 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

Art Show Reception