Plan Your Visit
A community nature center and wildlife sanctuary with trails that traverse meadows, woods, and wetlands; home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 species of plants.
Hours
Nature Center
- Monday–Friday
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday, Sunday, & Most Holidays
- 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 2 miles
- 1 mile
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
500 Walk Hill Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
Connect with Boston Nature Center
Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
Upcoming Programs
See moreBoston Area Beekeepers Open Hives
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, August 2
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 5 - 12 years
Boston Area Beekeepers Open Hives
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, August 9
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 5 - 12 years
Summer Bird Walk at Belle Isle - Winthrop Side
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Sunday, August 10
8:00-10:00am
Adults
DCR Summer Nights - Carson Beach
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Wednesday, August 13
6:00-8:00pm
Families - children 0 - 17
Summer Bird Walk at Squantum Point Park
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Squantum Point Park, Quincy
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Saturday, August 16
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Boston Area Beekeepers Open Hives
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Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
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Saturday, August 16
10:00am-12:00pm
Families - children 5 - 12 years
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