Regional News

Mass Audubon has signed a Settlement Agreement to expedite the removal of PCBs from the Housatonic River and floodplain in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment.

We have been working hard—from our homes—to develop ways to support your efforts to connect with nature closer to your home and to keep us connected to each other even during this time when social distancing is crucial.

In this month's message, Sanctuary Director Melissa Lowe shares the many ways people have been encouraging, supporting, and inspiring us during the pandemic—and reflects on the fact that kindness comes in all sizes.

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. 

It's Felix Neck's 50th anniversary, and we're celebrating with a full year of fun, unique events! Join us in honoring and reflecting on the sanctuary's five decades of work inspiring nature heroes.

At Broad Meadow Brook, there is a lot we can do while working remotely. But we can't host field trips, public programs, or special events—and donations to offset these losses are urgently needed.

Since it wasn't possible to host our annual Sheep & Wool Festival this year due to COVID-19, we wanted to bring the festival experience to you—virtually! Get to know the sanctuary's resident sheep, learn all about shearing, connect with our wonderful vendors, and find out how you can help support the sanctuary's flock.

On eBird, Arcadia and Quabbin Park are tied for most bird species seen over the years in all of central and western Massachusetts—241 species. Of the 100 eBird hotspots in Hampshire County, Arcadia is one of only six locations that have more than 200 species observed. 

Register now for this 4-part trail building and stewardship training series! Classes are designed for land managers, conservation professionals, volunteer groups, and volunteer trail stewards. Next workshop is May 21.

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 now open for summer 2020!

You're invited to join BNC's team for Bird-a-thon 2020 from May 15-16. Show your support for BNC's important work by cheering our team on with a donation and/or joining the fun as a team member!

We're collaborating with Food For Free and other hunger relief nonprofits to provide healthy produce for those students and their families. You can help by supporting the project with a donation!

Habitat is excited to announce that we have a new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station now open for public use at the 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!

A mass migration of hundreds of thousands of amphibians takes place every year in early spring in Massachusetts. People from all over the Northeast will travel to watch this phenomenon known as "Big Night."

While schools are closed due to COVID-19, Ipswich River's early childhood educators are finding ways to connect with their preschool students (and families) by using familiar routines and focusing on the learning and comfort that can be found outdoors. 

Wednesdays are going virtual! On May 20, speaker Dean Cycon, the CEO and founder of Dean's Beans Organic Coffee, discuss his socially responsible business in fair trade, shade-grown coffee. 

This year was a fantastic 16th year for the Allens Pond Duck Derby with 5,972 rubber ducks racing on the incoming tide at Barney's Joy. See the official list of the winners, and congratulations to all!

Over the next few months, you'll notice a lot of activity in Daniel Webster's fields including soil augmentation, plowing, and reseeding. It's part of a crucial effort to restore important grassland habitat that's deteriorated over the years.

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.

Our popular Native Plant Sale has gone digital this year! Choose from a wide variety of native perennials that also support pollinators. Pre-order for curbside pickup on June 6-7. Online order forms must be received by June 4.

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!

At Oak Knoll Summer Camp in Attleboro, campers ages 4.5 to 12 have fun, learn about nature, and make friends through outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, games, and art. Registration now open for summer 2020!

Calling all volunteers—we're thrilled to announce the launch of our expanded Volunteer Program! From monitoring trails to helping with construction projects to co-leading education programs, there are lots of new ways you can get involved at the sanctuary.