Regional News

Experience unforgettable journeys, from an exploration of the biodiversity-rich Sky Islands of Arizona to endangered species conservation projects on Hawaii's Big Island and more. Each themed night offers a location-based buffet dinner and engaging visual presentation. Next program is November 7.

October's exhibition features paintings of the natural world by Yvonne Unger, on display at the Broadmoor Gallery through October 30. 

Support Broadmoor's education and conservation programs and feed the birds all winter by buying your bird seed from us this year! Order deadline is October 22.

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.

Trailside's fall art exhibit features captivating urban wildlife photography by Peter Green. On display October 1–November 30. 

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!

Students are invited to take part in the next Youth Climate Summit on November 23! This ongoing collaboration engages local high school teams to work on climate justice projects that help their local and global communities. 

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. 

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! 

Meet other nature enthusiasts and learn about local natural history in this special two-part program! Meet on October 23 for a discussion of Winter World by Bernd Heinrich, and then again on November 2 for a naturalist walk.

The title of the classic family TV show brings to mind childhood whimsy and cleverness—mixed in with a little innocent trouble and complications. In real life, however, beavers can cause lots of problems and require constant monitoring. 

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!