Nature Activities
There are so many ways to get outdoors and explore the nature of Massachusetts! Each season presents new opportunities to appreciate the wonders of the natural world, whether it's at one of Mass Audubon's 60 wildlife sanctuaries or in your own neighborhood. Find some inspiration for your next outdoor adventure!

Birding
Once you start to notice the bird life around you, a whole new world opens up.

Walking & Hiking
Find yourself on one of our trails.

Family Fun
Foster the love of nature in the next generation with these opportunities.

Art & Photography
Get inspired by the world around you.

Volunteer
Make a difference in the world by donating your time.

Overnight Trips
Mass Audubon offers overnight trips around New England and beyond throughout the year.
The Best of Fall & Winter

Hawk Watching
Experience the fall hawk migration season, when thousands of hawks move from northern breeding grounds to southern wintering areas.

Fall Foliage
Check out our favorite hikes to soak in the landscape of changing leaves.

Winter Stargazing
It might be chilly out, but winter is usually the best time for stargazing.

Wildlife Tracking
Follow the signs and investigate who left those mystery prints.

Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
Bundle up to explore the snow-covered peaks and valleys.

Maple Sugaring
Taste the sweet sap of Massachusetts's maple sugar trees.
The Best of Spring & Summer

Beekeeping
Support these critical pollinators by learning more about them.

Gardens & Gardening
Visit a demonstration garden, enroll in a community garden, or learn how to create your own at home.

Paddling & Cruises
Explore by water with kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals and programs.

Don't Forget Your Passport to Nature!
Collect unique stickers from the wildlife sanctuaries you visit to fill your booklet and claim a prize.
Upcoming Programs
Bird Research in Action
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Friday, October 10
8:30-9:30am
Adults & Families - 8 - 17
Touch Tank Time
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Friday, October 10
2:00-4:00pm
Families - children 0 - 17
Early Evening Bird Walk
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Ponkapoag Pond, Canton
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Friday, October 10
4:00-6:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Hike & Brew
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Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick
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Friday, October 10
6:00-9:00pm
Adults
World Migratory Bird Day Walk
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Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln
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Saturday, October 11
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Urban Wetlands and Fall Bird Migration
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, October 11
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Stay Connected
Don't miss a beat on all the ways you can get outdoors, celebrate nature, and get involved.