Regional News

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. 

Song Sparrow © Shawn Taylor

Join us this fall and winter for sociable and educational bird talks! Warm beverages and sweet treats will be provided. Next program is December 13.

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. 

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Felix Neck Sanctuary Director Suzan Bellincampi recently published her second book, The Nature of Martha’s Vineyard, a collection of nature essays that gathers the best of the nature columns she's penned over more than 16 years. 

On November 28, educators for Grades K-12 are invited to join us for a training in this award-winning, interdisciplinary, nationally recognized program! Participants will receive a copy of the newly revised Project WILD guides as well as a Certificate of Completion.

Play is the natural work of children. Our preschool program allows children to spend time outdoors learning, explore the wonders of nature, build friendships, and develop a deeper sense of place. Enrolling now for Spring 2019 session (starts January 29).

Arcadia is celebrating 75 years of conservation in the Pioneer Valley! We're planning a wide variety of fun events and programs in honor of our anniversary, all of which will be open to the public and people of all ages and abilities.

Polar Bear (Photo: Dave Larson)

Voyage from the pristine waters of British Columbia’s inside passage to bird population recovery efforts in the Caribbean and more. Each themed night offers a location-based buffet dinner and presentation of images in an exotic location. Next program is November 15.

Trail, October © Janet DeLonga

In this exhibit celebrating the DCR's 125th Anniversary, 14 artists present works in a variety of mediums that celebrate the DCR's 125th Anniversary. Join us on October 24 for a free Artists' Reception! On display September 8–November 28. 

BNC has been selected as one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program. The grant will support the wildlife sanctuary’s “Pathways to Nature Preschool Outreach Program” for a three-year period, from 2014-2017.

Calling all high school students! You're invited to join a special semester-long experience with Drumlin Farm to plan and carry out your own climate action project in your community. Deadline to apply is December 21.

Vermont Stream © Hilary Baldwin

This month's exhibit, which features paintings by Hilary Baldwin and Catherine Bartlett-Hirani, is on display at the Habitat Gallery from November 1–December 2.

Chipmunk © Justin Miel

Think you know nature? Prove it! Join us at Moose Hill for an evening series of nature-themed trivia, with questions about the natural world and tests of your outdoor skills. Next event is November 14.

Cover image: Black-bellied Plover by Melvin G. Lawrence (1870-1932)

Many of the most important birds in the history of decoy-making were made in Massachusetts. In this new, lavishly produced art book, thirty-six never-before-published historical photographs are combined with important, new historical material. 

In September 2018, Stina MacDougall celebrated 25 years as a staff member at Ipswich River. In honor of this special milestone, Sanctuary Director Amy Weidensaul reflects on just what Stina has meant to the sanctuary. 

Teams checking posted results at the end of the day

Save the date for the next Superbowl of Birding on Saturday, January 19, 2019!

Spannocchia in Portugal

The 2018 Duck Derby was a close race, but duck "Trish" took first place in the end. After much deliberation, owner and Grand Prize Winner Patricia Vasconcellos has decided on her destination—and it's a first for the Duck Derby!

Need an adventure during December Vacation Days? Join Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary staff as we explore a different nature them each day!

School may be closed, but nature’s playground is wide open! Through both indoor and outdoor activities, we’ll explore winter adaptations through play and adventure.

Oak Knoll is excited to announce our 2018-19 programs designed exclusively for the homeschool community! These drop-off programs provide a wonderful opportunity for homeschoolers to meet with other students in a social environment while engaging with the natural world. 

We're thrilled to announce that a generous donor has issued a matching challenge grant to help Tidmarsh build a strong foundation and reach its full potential!