Group Programs
Group programs offer a chance to experience nature and wildlife in unique and engaging ways. These programs are suitable for senior centers, libraries, garden clubs, historical groups, scout troops, homeschools, and other organizations. Programs typically 1 hour in length, with 45 minutes of content and a chance for Q&A.
Adult Group Programs
Our education staff is committed to an inquiry-based integrated teaching approach. We offer online and on-site and outreach programs specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of your group.
Schedule an Adult Group Program
To schedule a sanctuary visit, please contact your preferred wildlife sanctuary.
To request a presentation for your group, please fill out our form and someone will be in touch to schedule it. We offer a variety of topics for presentation in person at your meeting or delivered virtually, see the list below.
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Presentation Topics
Introduction to Birds & Birdwatching
Find out what makes birds unique within the animal kingdom, where and how to locate birds in different settings, and basic bird biology and behavior.
Discover the Joys of Bird Feeding
We’ll discuss different feeder types, the best seeds to use, the birds they’ll attract, how to outsmart squirrels, and other ways to encourage birdlife into your yard and community.
Living with Wildlife in Massachusetts
Learn about commonly encountered wildlife such as deer, coyote, and raccoons, and their intersection with the wild and developed spaces we inhabit.
Landscaping & Gardening for Wildlife
Learn how you can support local species by utilizing wildlife-friendly gardening practices in your home, business, and community settings.
Climate Impacts & Solutions
Take a look at the effects of climate change in your own neighborhood, and what actions you can take individually and collectively to mitigate them.
Fireflies
Learn how and why fireflies light up and how to identify them by their flash patterns, as well as a wide array of environmental issues these lightning bugs help inform us on.
Owls of Massachusetts
Discover owls’ significance in local habitats, conservation efforts to protect them, and the best times, locations, and methods for identifying owls by sight and sound.
Pollinators
Learn about the wide variety of pollinators in New England, why they are important, and what you can do to help them thrive in your landscape.
Tracks & Signs of Local Wildlife
We can see the story of winter played out in subtle signs that are all around us; learn how to look for and interpret some common wildlife signs you may find in the winter.
Birding By Ear
Learn how, why, and which birds are singing. Get to know vocalizations, differences between songs and calls, and how to decipher what you hear.
All About Hawks
Learn all about the most common species of hawks in Massachusetts, including how to tell them apart, their life cycles, and their hunting abilities.
The Nature of Spring
Learn the seasonal dynamics of nature in spring, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife.
The Nature of Summer
Learn the how and why of summer phenomena, as well as ways to explore and protect nature close to home.
The Nature of Fall
This program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of the nature of Massachusetts in fall, including the plants and animals that experience it.
The Nature of Winter
This program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife.
Youth Group Programs
Our educators love working with homeschooling families, scout troops, recreation departments, and other youth development organizations to provide engaging outdoor nature experiences.
To learn more or schedule a group program for children, please contact your nearest wildlife sanctuary.