Regional News
Check here for the latest news from Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries around the state.
Boston

Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Looking for a fun night out and a chance to support environmental education in our community? Then gather your friends and join us for Birds & Brew!

Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
This report outlines BNC’s deep community engagement work as we continue our commitment to fostering a Sanctuary of Belonging where all are welcome.
Cape Cod

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The official results aren't out yet, but our Cape Cod Bird-a-thon team is feeling pretty darn good about this year’s statewide competition with other Mass Audubon sanctuaries to find as many species as possible in 24 hours. And there's still time left to donate to our team, including the Lame Ducks, who had their best Bird-a-thon ever!

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Long Pasture’s Nature Play Area has undergone a spring refurbishing. Lasting over 4 weeks and requiring 200 person-hours, the work has included repairs, replacements, and the addition of many new features that offer even more fun and accessibility.
Central

Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Celebrate butterflies with a day of educational fun at the sanctuary, where these amazing insects fly free in their natural habitats! Enjoy nature walks, live caterpillar exhibits, children's activities, and much more.

Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
On Thursday, April 27 at 2:30 pm, youth climate teams will share their changemaker projects with other members of the Worcester community.
Islands

Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary
The Youth Environmental Stewardship program is a paid summer internship that enables island youth to gain hands-on conservation and management experience at our sanctuaries. We have the chance to fund three students—but we need your help to make it happen!

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
As part of Pride at Mass Audubon, a series of events to celebrate Pride Month at wildlife sanctuaries across Massachusetts, the first-ever Martha’s Vineyard Nature-Inspired Drag Show will take place on June 3, 2023, at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn more >

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassman will make you look differently at the birds you see every day, and is a welcome addition to every birdwatcher’s library.

Lost Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Towering over other vegetation at 20 feet tall and dominating the entire shoreline of Hummock Pond, Phragmites Australis, or the common reed is one of the most aggressive and ecologically damaging invasive species found on Nantucket.
Metro South

Blue Hills Trailside Museum
You may see some new faces on your next visit to a Mass Audubon Metro South sanctuary! We're thrilled to welcome four new members to our amazing team.

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration opens on Friday, January 13, 2023, for Moose Hill Nature Camp in Sharon! Campers ages 4.5–16 get outdoors and learn about nature through trail explorations, hands-on activities, themed games, and more. Learn more >

Museum of American Bird Art
You may see some new faces on your next visit to a Mass Audubon Metro South sanctuary! We're thrilled to welcome four new members to our amazing team.
Metro West

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration for Broadmoor Nature Camp in Natick opens on Thursday, January 12 and we’re looking forward to sunshine, summertime, and days filled with wonder and discovery in the great outdoors.

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
A new maple sugaring evaporator will bring a 50% reduction in energy.

Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
On display May 1-June 30
Mass Audubon Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary Gallery presents their May and June show: Renewal, the work of Janet Amphlett and Ingrid Raab.

Magazine Beach Park Nature Center
Magazine Beach hosts Nature in the City Festival once again, offering opportunity to connect with the community, meet a live animal ambassador, visit the food truck, and dance to live music.
North Shore

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River has joined the Motus Wildlife Tracking System! By participating in this exciting collaborative research network, scientists and educators across New England will be able to better understand the ecology and conservation of migratory birds.

Joppa Flats Education Center
We sat down with Kari Sasportas, leader of the award-winning “Big Sit Brant” team at the 2023 Superbowl of Birding, to learn more about their experience at Joppa Flat’s annual birding competition.
South East

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Duck Derby is a fun, community event where thousands of rubber ducks—sponsored by individuals just like you—are released on an incoming tide for an epic race from Buzzards Bay into Allens Pond!

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
We are thrilled to share the latest progress from our saltmarsh restoration and migration project at Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Wareham, as the efforts we initiated in 2022 have yielded exceptional results.

North River Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us in celebrating Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary turning five! We will celebrate both the sanctuary’s natural beauty and the hard work of our property team, volunteers, and partners for their dedication to the restoration and rewilding of Tidmarsh over the last five years.

Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
This year, the South East Team has set a bold goal to raise $20,000 to support our Environmental Education programs. Did you know? Last year, our region provided more than $30,000 in camperships through our sliding scale and scholarship program.
West

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Arcadia Folk Festival enters its fifth year! Enjoy a day of family-friendly activities and performances by an exciting lineup of musical groups. Presented by Mass Audubon, Signature Sounds, and Danco Modern.

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Growing up, I would constantly see Latino communities on the news being bombarded with disaster after disaster. It hurt me to see my community suffering, and I wanted to help them in some way. This sent me down the long and challenging path of environmental justice.

Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
The benefits of nature offered at Mass Audubon's wildlife sanctuaries will now be directly available to patients of three Berkshire health care providers: MACONY Pediatrics of Pittsfield, Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires, and Community Health Programs.

Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
The benefits of nature offered at Mass Audubon's wildlife sanctuaries will now be directly available to patients of three Berkshire health care providers: MACONY Pediatrics of Pittsfield, Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires, and Community Health Programs.

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for the “Wild Thing,” a fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s conservation and environmental education programming in Berkshire County.

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
At Mass Audubon, we are committed to ensuring that every child can experience the friendships, community, confidence, and connection to nature that takes place at our summer camps.