Special Event: July 25-December 12, 2025
Calling all nature and beer (and wine!) lovers! Over the next several months Mass Audubon will be hosting a series of Hike & Brew programs across the state specifically for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s.
Get outside, enjoy a guided walk or activity at a Mass Audubon sanctuary, and enjoy a drink with old and new friends. Hikes and activities will take place at a casual pace, allowing you to chat with your fellow hikers on the trails as you soak in the nature around you.
Fridays, July 25 & August 15 • 6:00-8:30 pm
Natick and Framingham, MA
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary and Jack's Abby Brewery
Learn about the crucial and sometimes surprising roles that fungi play in the ecosystem, and practice methods for identifying them in the field. Afterwards, head over to Jack's Abby Brewery to socialize with fellow fungi enthusiasts!
Sunday, August 17 • 3:30-6:30 pm
Easthampton and Southampton, MA
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and Glendale Ridge Vineyard
Join us for an afternoon walk at Arcadia learning about late summer plants and wildlife. After the walk, we will meet up at the beautiful Glendale Ridge Vineyard in Southampton, where we will relax with a glass of wine, chat, and observe birds.
Friday, August 29 • 3:30-6:30 pm
Easthampton, MA
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and Abandoned Building Brewery
Go on a relaxed guided hike on the trails to explore the forest and observe plants, birds, mammals, mushrooms, and more. After the hike, we'll head over to Abandoned Building Brewery to grab a drink and hang out.
Friday, August 29 • 3:30-6:30 pm
Easthampton, MA
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and Abandoned Building Brewery
Go on a relaxed guided hike on the trails to explore the forest and observe plants, birds, mammals, mushrooms, and more. After the hike, we'll head over to Abandoned Building Brewery to grab a drink and hang out.
Tuesday, September 23 • 6:00-7:30 pm
Canton, MA
Museum of American Bird Art Education Center
Hike and Brew: Meet at The Nest and go on a relaxed guided hike on the trails to explore the pine grove, brook, and meadow, looking for baby Great-horned Owls, mushrooms, Tree Swallows, blooming Goldenrod, and more. After the hike, we'll head over to a local brewery to grab a drink and hang out.
Art and Brew: Spend the evening printmaking, drawing, and creating nature-inspired art at our beautiful art studio and community space, The Nest. After creating art, we'll head over to a local brewery to grab a drink.
Friday, October 10 • 6:00-9:00 pm
Natick and Framingham, MA
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary and Jack's Abby Brewery
Take a casual evening hike through the sanctuary led by a knowledgeable field teacher, enjoying the golden-hour views and wildlife that become active around sunset. Afterwards, head to Jack's Abby Brewery to hang out with fellow nature enthusiasts.
Tuesday, October 21 • 6:00-7:30 pm
Canton, MA
Museum of American Bird Art Education Center
Hike and Brew: Meet at The Nest and go on a relaxed guided hike on the trails to explore the pine grove, brook, and meadow, looking for baby Great-horned Owls, mushrooms, Tree Swallows, blooming Goldenrod, and more. After the hike, we'll head over to a local brewery to grab a drink and hang out.
Art and Brew: Spend the evening printmaking, drawing, and creating nature-inspired art at our beautiful art studio and community space, The Nest. After creating art, we'll head over to a local brewery to grab a drink.
Friday, December 12 • 6:00-8:30 pm
Natick and Framingham, MA
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary and Jack's Abby Brewery
Ready for a night out that's a little wild? Join us for an after-hours hike through moonlit fields and forest trails as we search for owls under the stars. After the hike, we’ll head over to Jack’s Abby Brewery to socialize and unwind over a well-earned pint. Come for the owls, stay for the ales.
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