Our Work

Massachusetts faces significant challenges—including the rapid loss of wildlife habitat, inequitable access to nature, and the threat of climate change—that deeply affect the health and well-being of our environment and our communities.

And yet, as we emerge from a global pandemic during which more people than ever found sanctuary in nature, signs of hope and optimism abound.

We are determined to meet these challenges and capitalize on people's emergent connection to nature with transformational actions that will ensure future generations have the chance to "go wild."

Salt marsh at Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

Resilient Lands

Protecting and restoring land that provides wildlife habitat, health benefits, and adaptation to climate change.

child with bike helmet and moth at a table talking to Mass Audubon staff — Magazine Beach Nature Center, Cambridge

Access to Nature

Increasing access to nature, so everyone benefits from greenspaces, education, and career opportunities.

2019 Youth Climate Strike in front of MA State House

Climate Change

The world desperately needs immediate, decisive action to respond to the climate crisis. We are mobilizing to act now.

Birds & Wildlife

By monitoring wildlife, Mass Audubon informs important conservation decisions and helps at-risk species.

bright red bird with dark grey wings on a tree strump — Belize

Global Conservation

Mass Audubon’s mission is protecting the nature extends far beyond state lines.

A White-breasted Nuthatch climbs down a tree trunk head-first.

Publications & Resources

Mass Audubon conducts research and produces reports on everything from land use to breeding birds.

Featured Work

Rutland Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

A Pathway to 30x30

This report makes the case for protecting natural and working lands and outlines how the Commonwealth can reach the 30x30 and 40x50 land conservation goals in Massachusetts.
2021 Photo Contest Winner Landscapes @ Eric Dubreuil

30x30 Catalyst Fund

Mass Audubon has created a new $75 million fund to help the state reach its goal of protecting 30% of Massachusetts by 2030. And you can help.
Youth Climate Leadership Program

Mass Audubon's Youth Climate Leadership Program (YCLP) is a youth-led, action-oriented climate action immersion program
Nature in the City

Mass Audubon’s Nature in the City initiative is an opportunity to help address significant inequities in access to nature for cities and environmental justice communities.
Pleasant Valley, Lenox

Growing Solar, Protecting Nature

Mass Audubon teamed up with Harvard Forest to analyze how Massachusetts can build all the solar energy we need while protecting the nature that we have.
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, South Dartmouth

Ecological Restoration

Mass Audubon has a long history of using ecological restoration and management techniques to support healthy wildlife habitats and biological diversity. 
Piping Plover © Jason Goldstein

Coastal Waterbirds

Mass Audubon's Coastal Waterbird Program (CWP) is one of the most effective entities working to protect coastal birds and barrier beaches in North America.

Three young adults kneeling on a boardwalk — Broadmoor

Take Action

We need your curiosity, commitment, and passion to ensure that our lands become more resilient, that more people than ever experience the magic of nature, and that we fight climate change—now and in the future.