Regional News
Check here for the latest news from Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries around the state.
Berkshires
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Opheodrys vernalis. Are they rare or just hard to find? Observations at all three Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries reveal no Smooth Green Snakes—and raise concerns for the status of this beautiful species.
Cape Cod and Islands
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Now in its 25th year, the annual Cape Cod Natural History Conference features speakers from environmental organizations across Cape Cod discussing a wide array of natural history topics.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
At Wellfleet Bay's Nature Day Camps in Wellfleet and Chatham, campers ages 4 to 17 have fun and make friends as they explore the nature of Cape Cod. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary
After finding a dead bat that wasn't typically found on Nantucket, researchers began monitoring the island’s bat population. They discovered that this federally threatened bat species wasn't so rare on Nantucket after all.
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us at Cape Cod Beer to learn about the Cape's fascinating wildlife while enjoying some locally-crafted brews. January's topic is "Marine Mammal Strandings on Cape Cod."
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
At Felix Neck’s Fern & Feather Day Camp in Edgartown, campers ages 4 to 14 have fun and make friends as they explore the nature of Martha’s Vineyard at our 194-acre wildlife sanctuary. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Central Massachusetts
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy a free reception and the opportunity to meet artist Ann Schunior, whose pottery is on display in the Gallery this winter.
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is now open for Broad Meadow Brook Nature Day Camp in Worcester! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet Finch, Monarca, Willow, and the rest of Wachusett Meadow's flock! Enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, local vendors, crafters, kid's activities, and more.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore over 12 miles of sanctuary trails on snowshoes and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the winter woods. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us!
Connecticut River Valley
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
An enchanted family evening celebrating one of nature's most spectacular spring events—the annual migration of thousands of amphibians to the vernal pools in which they were born.
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
At Arcadia Nature Day Camp in Easthampton, campers ages 4–16 spend time discovering special places, meeting new friends, playing games, and having fun outside. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Greater Boston
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Come explore the wonders of owls with friends and family! Go on a full moon owl prowl, or join us for an up-close and personal view of some of our local owl species.
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is now open for Broadmoor Nature Camp in Natick! We’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with adventure in the great outdoors.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
At Blue Hills Nature Day Camp in Milton, our unique location atop scenic Chickatawbut Hill invites campers ages 3.5-14 to discover nature through hands-on exploration, creative play, and active learning. Registration opens January 21!
Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
BNC is teaming up with Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary to offer Mass Audubon members shares of fresh, organic vegetables from late May through early October. Register before March 1 to save $50!
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us on Groundhog Day as we dig into climate and weather science and watch Ms. G (the Official State Groundhog of Massachusetts) deliver her 14th prognostication! Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring?
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Students are invited to take part in Youth Leaders for Climate Justice at Drumlin Farm! This ongoing collaboration engages local high school teams to work on climate justice projects that help their local and global communities.
Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
No school? No problem. We offer four days of programs for ages 5-12 filled with indoor and outdoor winter activities, games, crafts, and scientific experiments. New this year—an overnight adventure trip for teens ages 13-17!
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Weekly sessions at Moose Hill Nature Camp in Sharon have campers discovering the sanctuary, getting dirty in farm fields, experimenting with science, dabbling in art, and venturing to new places. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
At Stony Brook Day Camp in Norfolk, campers ages 4 to 15 discover our wildlife sanctuary's forest, fields, and wetlands during weekly sessions. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Museum of American Bird Art
Need some adventure during School Vacation in February and April? Children ages 5-11 can come to MABA and explore different nature and art themes each day!
Museum of American Bird Art
Need some adventure during School Vacation in February and April? Children ages 5-11 can come to MABA and explore different nature and art themes each day!
North Shore
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
See live birds of prey up-close like never before with Wingmasters! You'll be introduced to different types of raptors including eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls during these exciting indoor presentations.
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ipswich River's new director, Amy Weidensaul. "I grew up in Massachusetts and, after a long career with the National Audubon Society in Maryland and Pennsylvania, I’m returning home," says Amy.
Joppa Flats Education Center
Celebrate the joy of winter birding with our ever-popular annual event! Each January, birding teams of all ages go head-to-head in a 12-hour race to spot as many species as they can.
Joppa Flats Education Center
Drop in to Joppa Flats this winter for an up-close wildlife experience! Watch bird banding expert Ben Flemer as he presents live demonstrations on bird research and banding. Every Sunday at 10 am.
South of Boston
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
At Mass Audubon Adventure Camp at Redbrook in Plymouth, campers ages 4 to 10 enjoy a unique nature-and-sports experience featuring active games, creative art projects, and hands-on explorations of nature. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
The South Coast Sanctuaries team is very excited by the privilege of adding the grounds of the Sacred Heart Retreat Center to our Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. It is an incredibly important parcel and a huge conservation success story.
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Plan for a summer of delicious meals by joining Moose Hill's CSA program. Get freshly-harvested, sustainably-grown produce from late May through September. Register by March 1 and save $50!
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us at Stellwagen Beer Company for an evening of local beer, live music, swing dancing, games, and camaraderie—all in support of our educational programs in South Shore schools.
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
At North River Nature Day Camp in Marshfield, campers ages 4 to 15 discover our wildlife sanctuary's forest, fields, and wetlands during weekly sessions. Registration now open for summer 2020!
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend school vacation week at Oak Knoll! Each day, children ages 5-12 will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, experiments, crafts, and animal encounters.
Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
At Mass Audubon Adventure Camp at Redbrook in Plymouth, campers ages 4 to 10 enjoy a unique nature-and-sports experience featuring active games, creative art projects, and hands-on explorations of nature. Registration now open for summer 2020!