About MABA Education Center

The Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) Education Center connects people with nature through art. Located on a beautiful 121-acre property, the MABA Education Center offers art-inspired educational programs for people of all ages.

Location

963 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
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Hours

Trails: Open daily, dawn to dusk

Facilities

• Parking
• Picnic Area

Acres

121

Trail Mileage

2 miles
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Things to See & Do

• Classes and workshops that include hands-on programs in drawing, photography, watercolor, and other mediums; gallery talks; and nature exploration. 
• Activities for families as well as programs for schools; child and teen groups; and adult community groups.
• Drop-off Vacation Week programs (ages 5-13) in December and April, plus our Wild at Art Summer Camp (ages 4-15) from June through August.
• Two miles of trails that wind through a meadow, forest, and red maple swamp
• Bird photography blind to capture that perfect shot without disturbing wildlife.

Property Regulations

All of the land at our wildlife sanctuaries is protected. By conserving these open spaces, Mass Audubon, along with our members and partners, is able to fulfill its mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts. When visiting, please take note of the following regulations: 

• No dog walking or horseback riding; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome) 
• No walking off trail  
• No collecting or picking natural items
• No bike riding or operating motorized vehicles; day passes are available for powered mobility devices   
• No running, swimming, or camping 
• No operating drones or other remote-controlled vehicles   
• No fishing, hunting, trapping, or releasing of animals   
• No feeding wildlife   
• No smoking 

Photography Guidelines

Mass Audubon welcomes visitors to capture the beauty and wonder of our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries through photography. If you would like to use a wildlife sanctuary for commercial photography purposes, please review the complete guidelines and learn how to schedule a time.