Regional News

Great news! After careful analysis and discussions with local officials, we have determined that we can safely re-open our outdoor animal exhibits to visitors on weekends only (Saturday-Sunday, 10 am-2 pm). Visitors must reserve a timed ticket for entry.

Patricia O'Neill, a long-time supporter of Blue Hills Trailside Museum, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019, closing a life spent in service to others and in stewardship to the natural world.

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.

BNC's Willow Tree Youth Leaders recently presented their impactful project to reduce single-use plastic within schools! Their two-year effort was part of the Youth Leaders for Climate Justice (YLCJ) program led by Drumlin Farm. 

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. Registration is still open and early bird prices have been extended!

Get the latest updates regarding the proposed real estate development near the BNC's boundary, on 10 acres of the former Boston State Hospital site.

We're collaborating with local hunger relief organizations to provide healthy produce for vulnerable families in our community. You can help by making a donation, which will be doubled if you give now!

See the amazing work accomplished by the Youth Leaders for Climate Justice (YLCJ) as part of their 2019-2020 season! This video showcase is a culmination of the community action work led by these committed and relentless high school groups from the Boston and MetroWest areas. 

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.

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

Recently, a casual tally along the shore of Stony Brook Pond found more than 90 trees and shrubs bearing dramatic evidence of beaver activity within the last several months. Of course, it helps to know why the beavers are wreaking all this havoc in the first place.

Congratulations to the James family, whose rubber "Wood Duck" was the first to cross the finish line at the 6th Annual Wood Duck Derby on October 5!

Our sincere gratitude to Nathan Feinfeld for helping with a bird conservation project in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. Thanks to his hard work, three new Screech Owl boxes and one new Barred Owl box were installed on MABA's property.