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Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary. Gardner

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Spring at Its Best

  • Red flowers with bee

    Gardens & Gardening

    Wander through a native pollinator garden, learn about beekeeping, and find gardening programs! 

  • black and white warbler on side of tree
    Black-and-white Warbler

    What in the Warblers?

    Every May, warblers migrate north from their southern winter locations in their colorful breeding plumage, giving birders the chance for a closer look at these spectacular winged beauties. Check out where and what to look for.

  • Trout Lily blooming
    Trout Lily © Richard Welch

    Take a Walk on the Wildflower Side

    To help you fully appreciate this spring wildflower season here are some tips for where to look, what to look for, and when to find all kinds of spectacular blooms.

  • grouping of purple skunk cabbage
    Skunk Cabbage © Kathy Pillsbury

    Four Early Signs of Spring

    Long before the trees leaf out and baby songbirds hatch, you can look for these early signs that a new season is finally arriving.

  • white flower on forest floor
    Carolina Spring Beauty

    Spring's Fleeting Blooms

    Early spring marks the prime time for a small handful of whimsical flowers to shine: spring ephemerals. A keen eye can transform your next early spring walk into a floral treasure hunt. 

  • A dirt pathway leasing into a thick, green forest. Both sides of the trail are covered by tall, green ferns.
    Endicott, Wenham

    The Unfolding Fern Story

    Ferns are noted for their beautiful, lacy foliage on the forest floor, but there is a lot more to say about this interesting group of plants than their famous greenery.

Two Young Adults Walking on Grassy Trail

Mass Audubon Adventure Map

How many wildlife sanctuaries have you visited? Hit hundreds of miles of trails and check off each sanctuary as you go with this downloadable map.

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