Regional News
Check here for the latest news from Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries around the state.
Berkshires
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon submitted two court documents supporting a strong Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit governing the implementation of the crucial environmental cleanup of the Housatonic River.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for our annual free day of fun and learning for people of all ages! Enjoy nature exploration activities, live-animal presentations, music, and nature arts and crafts.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
We are proud to call Guardian Life Insurance a Summit Level Community Partner. By participating in this innovative program, Guardian provides many great benefits to its staff as well as vital support for Mass Audubon’s ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and wild lands.
Cape Cod and Islands
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for a screening Birders:The Central Park Effect, an entertaining profile of the birdwatching community of Central Park—an important stop for migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Christopher Green is the sanctuary’s new volunteer coordinator, but it’s not the first time he’s worked here.
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for this annual event featuring a chef’s tasting, live auction, dancing, celebrating, and relaxing under the stars—all in support of Long Pasture's conservation and education programs.
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Come to Long Pasture on May 5 or 12 to learn more about our new drop-off enrichment program for kids ages 3–5! Our education staff will be on hand to discuss the program and answer any questions you might have.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
We offer many opportunities to participate in wildlife research and protection efforts as a citizen science volunteer in our monitoring and survey projects. Training sessions for first-time volunteers take place in March and April. Don't miss out on a uniquely rewarding experience—sign up today!
Central Massachusetts
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Celebrate butterflies with a day of educational fun at the 11th Annual Butterfly Festival. Walks, workshops, arts and crafts, children's activities, face painting, food, and more!
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Wheelabrator Millbury sponsors free sanctuary admission for Millbury residents four times a year. Join us once each season and explore all that Broad Meadow Brook has to offer—for free! Next event is July 14, 2018.
Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Get up, get out, and enjoy the day! Join us at Pierpont Meadow in Dudley for an afternoon of fun, free activities for the whole family.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Come meet Finch, Monarch, Taggley and the rest of Wachusett Meadow's flock! Enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, local vendors, crafters, kid's activities, and more.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Wachusett Meadow will hold its annual Hey Day event on September 15, 2018. Don’t miss our farm-related demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities for people of all ages!
Connecticut River Valley
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Looking for a way to get your kids outdoors this summer? Check out Arcadia Nature Day Camp!
Greater Boston
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the beauty of spring bird songs and colors with naturalist-led birding explorations, then join us for a homemade breakfast at the Nature Center.
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Guided by a visiting teacher naturalist in the classroom, students will use bird puppets to experience how natural selection works as they try to survive with their adaptations in the island environments available to them.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Opening March 17, our newest gallery exhibit showcases the work of 19 artists inspired by spring in New England. Be sure to join us on May 2 for a free reception and the opportunity to meet the artists.
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
We want to make sure that every child in our community who wants to experience BNC Summer Camp is able to do so—but we can't do it without your support!
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
If your child has enjoyed a single-session program at Drumlin Farm, we highly recommend you take it to the next level!
Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Celebrate spring at Habitat with our annual herb sale followed by the 6th Annual Goat Gala. Come for the herbs, and stay for the goats!
Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us from 6-8 pm on Thursday, May 17, for a free reception celebrating the artist whose work is on display in the Habitat Gallery throughout the month of May.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
With the support of a recently awarded grant, Moose Hill is working to increase upland habitat diversity and improve early successional habitat for plants and wildlife. Work on the project began in mid-February and will be completed by the end of June. Updated March 26.
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Come cheer the ducks on while also enjoying our Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 6. The race will begin at approximately 2:00 pm.
Museum of American Bird Art
Registration is now open for Wild at Art Summer Camp, which combines art, nature, and fun in a beautiful setting. Give your child the chance to experience the transformative power of art and nature!
North Shore
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for a day of nature and fun featuring Marcia and Mark Wilson of Eyes on Owls. An unforgettable natural history experience for the whole family!
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Join naturalist and author Mary Holland on May 5 for a visual journey through the 12 months of the year, highlighting the natural events that take place during the different seasons in New England.
Joppa Flats Education Center
Looking for a way to get your kids outdoors this summer? Check out Joppa Flats Summer Camp!
South of Boston
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn about nature, meet new friends, and have fun outside this summer at Mass Audubon Adventure Camp at Redbrook! Half-day, full-day, and extended-day options are available.
Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
We can't even begin to articulate the importance of our Great Neck volunteers. That's why we're proud to announce that we were recently designated as a Certified Service Enterprise by the Points of Light Institute!
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
North River Nature Camp was named Best Summer Camp in Macaroni Kid South Shore Boston’s 2018 Gold Daisy Awards! Many thanks to our loyal community for nominating and voting for us.
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend a warm spring evening with friends and community members strolling lantern lit gardens, enjoying delicious food and drink, and listening to live music—all for a good cause!
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for some fun programs on May 12, all of which support Oak Knoll's Bird-a-thon team! Go on hike with a naturalist, enjoy breakfast, build a birdhouse, and find out how you can help protect the birds of Massachusetts.
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanctuary Director Lauren Kras has spent the winter getting Tidmarsh in tip-top shape. Learn more about what she's been up to and what's to come.