Mass Audubon Blogs

With our first major statewide snowstorm behind us, winter has certainly arrived in Massachusetts. The shoveling, snow blowing, and slippery driving conditions may not be ideal, but there’s nothing like a fresh blanket of snow to bring out the beauty of nature in winter. In that spirit, here are five gorgeous winter landscapes from our […]

Go snowshoeing, find nature-inspired gifts, look for owls, search for sea turtles, learn about coyotes, attend a potluck, and more at a wildlife sanctuary this weekend. Connecticut River Valley Attend a Holiday Craft Workshop at Arcadia in Easthampton and Northampton to make nature crafts using recycled, non-plastic materials. Bring your imagination and we’ll supply the […]

Give Thanks for Nature by Getting Outside Instead of heading to the mall this Black Friday, consider heading outdoors! Mass Audubon sanctuaries are offering a wide range of programs through the weekend, from hiking to wreath making. Sign up for one today! Climate Central → Brookline votes to ban oil and gas pipes in new […]

Each year, Mass Audubon sanctuaries across the state set up banding stations to track Saw-whet owl migration. Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, Moose Hill in Sharon, and Daniel Webster in Marshfield all have dedicated crews of Saw-whet owl banders. November is the best time to find these tiny predators, as large numbers are passing through Massachusetts on their migration route.   Saw-whets were an under-studied […]

Scott and Gladys Olson generously donated their 4.9-acre property in Princeton, to have it become part of the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. While modest in size, the parcel situated at the intersection of Gates and Goodnow roads near Wachusett Meadow’s western boundary represents a significant addition to the 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary.   Benefits for People […]

Glorious sunsets start in late afternoon and seem to go on and on, especially after a storm. While the sanctuary closes to visitors at dusk, join a special Owl Prowl program to explore some of the trails at night and learn about the world of our night time inhabitants. Exploring in the snow is special […]

You can now charge your car at your next visit to Drumlin Farm with one of our new electric vehicle charging stations. As part of an ongoing statewide initiative at Mass Audubon to decrease carbon emissions and increase access to greener transportation options for our communities, Drumlin Farm, PowerOptions, and Eversource, collaborated on the new […]

In lieu of our usual birding venue, Plum Island, because of the annual deer culling on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, David Larson and I led today’s Wednesday Morning Birding program from Joppa Flats up along the New Hampshire coast, Seabrook to Rye.  The sky was overcast to mostly cloudy; temps in low 30s F; […]

Can you believe it’s December already? And we are seeing our first significant snowfall of the season? December is the month of holidays, invitations to parties, and lots of time with family and friends. With the hectic schedule, you may need some time to just unwind and take a breath – nature therapy is here. […]

Like the birds they’ve banded since September, assistant bird banders Nancy Ransom and Lila Fried are moving on to their overwintering locations. Both young women worked under the direction of master bander, James Junda, who oversees the sanctuary’s banding station as well as a station on South Monomoy in Chatham. The two split their time […]

Experience the wonders of winter and learn new ways to enjoy the outdoors year-round during our February Vacation Week Teen Adventure Trip: Winter in the Whites! Trip Overview This trip embraces the challenges of winter and focuses on the outdoor opportunities unique to the season. We’ll explore Mount Monadnock and the White Mountains by snowshoe […]