Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people & wildlife
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Get outdoors at one of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, from the Berkshires to the Cape.
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Monarch Butterfly © Scott LewisGo Wild for Monarch Butterflies
This month, as part of our yearlong celebration of wildlife, we're admiring the mighty butterflies that grace our airways and gardens: the monarch.
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Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge2026 Summer Nights with DCR
Every summer, Mass Audubon and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) team up to offer a suite of free, family-friendly events during those long, warm, beautiful New England summer evenings.
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19th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
Celebrate all things butterflies with a day of educational fun at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats!
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Outdoor Concert with Sweet Wednesday
Spread out your picnic blankets, enjoy a cold sweet treat, and kick back for a summer evening of music in the outdoors featuring local band Sweet Wednesday!
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Arcadia Folk Festival
Listen to live music with a beautiful backdrop at the Arcadia Folk Festival.
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Foot it for Felix 2026: 5K Run (or Walk) at Felix Neck
Get moving for a good cause at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary! The Foot it for Felix 5K winds through the sanctuary’s scenic nature paths, offering stunning views and fresh inspiration at every turn.
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Cape Cod Wildlife Festival
Bring the whole family to this free, fun-filled event and connect directly with local wildlife organizations working to protect animals and their habitats across Cape Cod and beyond.
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Red-tailed Hawk © David MorrisRockin' with Raptors at Boston Nature Center
Get ready for a wild day of family fun! Come face-to-face with awe-inspiring birds of prey, buzz into the fascinating world of bees, and laugh out loud at whimsical puppet shows all at the Boston Nature Center.
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Chelsea Waterfront Park
Mass Audubon, GreenRoots, and The Neighborhood Developers are working to acquire 18 acres of waterfront property in Chelsea and transform it into climate-resilient park with mixed-income housing and community amenities.
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Mass Audubon Shop
The Mass Audubon Shop is proud to carry a variety of products that help explain, identify, and celebrate the wonders of nature.
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At the Root of Our Work
For more than 125 years, Mass Audubon has protected the nature that sustains us all—from the clean air you breathe to the places you explore—so people and wildlife can thrive for generations to come.
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
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Wednesday, August 5
4:00-5:30pm
Families - children 4 - 17
Ceramics Open Studio Series
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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4 classes starting
Wednesday, August 5
7:00-9:00pm
Adults
Ceramic Toadstool & Mushroom House Workshop
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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4 classes starting
Wednesday, August 5
7:00-9:00pm
Adults
Early Birders Walk
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Thursday, August 6
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Birding in a Changing Climate
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Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield
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Thursday, August 6
8:30-10:30am
Adults
Mudflat Limbo at Duxbury Beach
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Duxbury Beach, Duxbury
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Thursday, August 6
9:30-11:00am
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
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We need your curiosity, commitment, and passion to ensure that our lands become more resilient, that more people than ever experience the magic of nature, and that we fight climate change—now and in the future.
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In Your Words
"My goal was to create eye-catching signs that would be more graphic and include tidbits of information concerning Piping Plovers and the sand dunes. It is important to teach adults and children why the dunes should be left undisturbed." Read more
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In Your Words
"I realized that, if we’re going to make a large-scale difference, it really needs to start with policy. And to be able to do that in my own town sounded like a rewarding, impactful mission." Read more
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In Your Words
From day camper to volunteer and lifelong nature lover, Sharon Kreamer shares how Wellfleet Bay camps made a lasting impact on her life. Read more
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In Your Words
"Nature and wildlife are resilient, and we have the power to change the future for the next generation." Read more
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Andy TollandIn Your Words
"From hilltop to rocky headland, from forest to meadow, from farmstead to streamside, I saw things I’d never seen (or perhaps noticed) before in all my decades of rambling throughout the state." Read More
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In Your Words
"[Volunteering] has helped us learn more about and feel connected to the natural complexity and interrelatedness of the world around us." Read more
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In Your Words
"I love working with Mass Audubon, and I enjoy exploring the sanctuaries as a proud member. All the sanctuaries are great, but my favorite is Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick. It was the first wildlife sanctuary I ever visited, and I just love their trails." Read more
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In Your Words
"For my entire life, I have had a heart and passion for nature, the earth, and the environment...Volunteering helped with many important life skills I was working on, including listening, socializing, and co-working." Read more
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In Your Words
“This is a critical moment for our climate, communities, and wildlife that requires us all to work together for our future. I’m excited to bring to it collaborative leadership, optimism, and an instinct for action, along with a deep love of our natural communities here in the state.” Read more
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In Your Words
"Volunteer work at Mass Audubon has provided opportunities to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds, to learn botany and ecology, to present at the annual Staff Natural History Conference, to drive a tractor, and to keep physically fit." Read more
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