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 December 5.

We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at Trailside! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.

Trailside's winter art exhibit features mixed media collages by Helen Lozoraitis. On display December 1, 2019–January 31, 2020. 

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.

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

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.

We have the cure for cabin fever—snowshoeing at BNC! Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us, and explore the great outdoors during a beautiful season.

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!

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! 

Spend some with your little one every Friday afternoon creating art, participating in STEAM activities, listening to stories, and exploring the outdoors. Each week has a different theme!

Come on an exciting walk this winter through the woods using this unique Native American invention! Beginners and experts welcome. 

Stony Brook teamed up with Oak Knoll and Moose Hill wildlife sanctuaries to host a Youth Climate Action Summit at Wheaton College. The event, held on November 13, was attended by more than 100 area high school students and teachers. 

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!

Thank you to the more than 60 volunteers who helped make this year's Annual Fall Fair one of the best ever! Over 1,350 visitors attended the festivities, and more than $10,000 was raised to support Stony Brook's educational programs.

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.