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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Arcadia Folk Festival
Listen to live music with a beautiful backdrop at the Arcadia Folk Festival.
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Foot it for Felix 2025: 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
From live shows and music to a mouthwatering cookout, sweet treats, and surprise activities for all ages, this celebration is packed with energy, discovery, and delight.
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© J JonesHey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow
Celebrate our agricultural history with live music, hay rides, and family-friendly activities.
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MABA in the Wild: Mass Audubon’s Art Collection on View Across the State
This summer, the Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) hits the road, bringing a curated selection of pieces from the collection to eight Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries.
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Rutland Brook Wildlife SanctuaryA Pathway to 30x30
This report makes the case for protecting natural and working lands and outlines how the Commonwealth can reach the 30x30 and 40x50 land conservation goals in Massachusetts.
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Jenny ZhaoRescue Raptors
Mass Audubon is launching a campaign to reduce the use of rodent poisons across Massachusetts.
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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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A Nature Year
Join A Nature Year for an immersive natural history experience.
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© Diane LombaPhoto Contest
We're seeking photos that highlight people in nature, capture the beauty of Massachusetts wildlife, and/or celebrate our stunning landscapes.
Connect With Nature
Our Work
Mass Audubon has worked to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife for more than 125 years. Today, we're renowned for our land protection and wildlife conservation, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature.
Upcoming Programs & Events
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Friday, August 22
9:00am-12:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Family Guided Kayak Tour - Single Boat
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Friday, August 22
10:00-11:30am
Adults & Families - 5 - 17
Butterflies, Beetles, and Other Bugs
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Friday, August 22
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 6 - 12 years
Family Guided Kayak Tour - Double Boat
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Friday, August 22
10:00-11:30am
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Nature Tales: Snakes
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Friday, August 22
10:00-10:45am
Families - children 3 - 5 years
Summer Evening Nature Walk
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Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Friday, August 22
7:00-8:30pm
Families - children 5 - 17
Take Action
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.
Latest News
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Art and Nature: A Lasting Relationship Reflected through the Collection at the Museum of American Bird Art
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Surpassing Our Land Protection Goal of 10,000 Acres Ahead of Schedule
Keep ReadingBy the Numbers
With the help of our members and supporters, we protect land, offer nationally recognized education programs, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors.
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43,000
acres of protected land
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500,000
visitors to our wildlife sanctuaries
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160,000
members and supporters
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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
“Mass Audubon staff members have helped me become more knowledgeable about the natural world, and in turn, I felt the need to do my part in helping to protect wildlife and wild places.” 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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In Your Words
"Mass Audubon’s Youth Climate Leaders program has provided me and my peers with the tools to help lead the next phase of this fight. Our mission is to help other young leaders recognize that we each have a powerful voice that we can use to spark change.” Read more
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© James DeshlerIn Your Words
"I was fortunate that I could follow my dreams and do what makes me happy. Not everyone has that luxury. We need to ensure that young people can make a living in science and that some of the coolest, weirdest, offbeat people are scientists. It’s not all people in white lab coats spending time indoors." Read more
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In Your Words
“Being a nature preschooler made me the environmentalist I am today, and I could not be more grateful for the chance I was given." Read more
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