Regional News

Register now for the next session in our 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 September 12.

The Mass Audubon sanctuaries of Greater Boston are proud to offer free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families through Labor Day thanks to the Blue Star Museums program.

Great news! Thanks to REI's first-ever "Loving Our Local Outdoors" member vote grant, Broadmoor will receive a funding award to repair and reroute nine miles of hiking trails.

After working at Blue Hills for over 50 years, Sanctuary Director Norman Smith has made the decision to retire as of November 2, 2019. 

Originally constructed in 1960 as one of Trailside's very first exhibits, it's time to improve the otter pool to meet modern standards while enhancing the educational experience.

We’re not 100% sure what got David hooked on birds. We think it started with airplanes—an early enthusiasm. Then in kindergarten, his wonderful teacher Jeanette Reynolds did a unit on birds. Each kid had to make a bird out of paper—David’s was a Cedar Waxwing.

Local television station Boston 25 WXFT spotlighted the BNC in the first part of their "Zip Trip" news segment earlier this month!

Boston magazine's annual Best of Boston® feature has honored three Mass Audubon Wildlife sanctuaries for 2019—including Boston Nature Center!

Sometimes one visit just isn't enough! Fall series programs at Drumlin Farm give little ones and youth the opportunity to continue their learning and exploration every week. 

We're excited about all the new programs and events—as well as classic favorites—in store for September through April! Time to start planning your best fall and winter on the farm ever.

Plan for delicious meals throughout the holiday season with Drumlin's CSA program. Get freshly-harvested, sustainably-grown produce from September through November! Fall CSA starts Wednesday, September 11.

Boston magazine's annual Best of Boston® feature has honored three Mass Audubon Wildlife sanctuaries for 2019—including Drumlin Farm!

Ever try to get your kids to eat carrots? It’s not always easy. But for students in grades K–5 at Somerville public schools, eating carrots is part of the after school curriculum thanks to a partnership with Drumlin Farm.

Team Habitat had a wonderful 24 hours during Bird-a-thon 2019—our team recorded 168 beautiful bird species across the state of Massachusetts and raised over $6,000!

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

Join our teacher naturalists at 3:00 pm every Thursday this month for a free 1-hour hike around The Bog at Patriot Place in Foxboro! 

Get to know two of the people who've made a real impact at the sanctuary this summer—intern Hannah Greene and volunteer Erich Wilmot!