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13 Birthday Wishes for Our 130th Birthday
This year, Mass Audubon turns 130 years old—that's 13 decades of protecting birds, conserving habitats, and inspiring people across Massachusetts to care for the natural world. To celebrate, we’re making 13 wishes—not for cake or candles, but for birds, wild places, and the people who love them.
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Maple Sugaring Festival at the Boston Nature Center
There's nothing quite like the taste of pure maple syrup made from trees you tapped yourself. This sweet New England tradition comes alive at the Boston Nature Center, where you can experience the transformation from fresh sap into liquid gold.
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Starlight & S'mores at Wachusett Meadow
Step into a winter night you won’t soon forget at Wachusett Meadow’s Starlight & S’mores. As daylight fades, the sanctuary transforms into a peaceful, star-lit landscape—inviting you to slow down, look up, and experience nature after hours.
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© Phil Doyle7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
These indoor and outdoor remedies for short days and cold weather will have you feeling brighter, more energized, and inspired to explore.
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Maple Sugaring Weekend at Moose Hill
For over 45 years, Moose Hill has celebrated the magic of maple sugaring season, welcoming thousands of visitors to witness one of our region's most beloved traditions.
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© Jared LeedsWildlife on Tap Lecture Series
Meet us at Cape Cod Beer in Hyannis to learn about wildlife over delicious local beverages during our annual Wildlife on Tap Lecture Series. This four-part event offers engaging presentations by experts, highlighting recent discoveries and local insights in a warm and welcoming setting.
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Woolapalooza at Drumlin Farm
Spring is in the air at Drumlin Farm, and with it comes shearing season! As our sheep say goodbye to their warm winter coats, we’re celebrating with the return of our annual festival dedicated to all things woolly.
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© Patrick RandallMass Audubon Makes $5 Million Commitment to Help Advance Historic State Biodiversity Goals
More than 200 conservation partners gathered at Mass Audubon’s scenic Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in front of Barnstable Harbor and Barnstable Great Marsh yesterday to celebrate Governor Maura Healey’s first-in-the-nation Biodiversity Goals.
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©️ Nick SJNature for MA
We’re advocating for the state to dedicate $100 million annually for conservation and recreation, without raising taxes. But we need volunteers to help move this forward.
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Catalyst Fund at Work: State Officially Takes Ownership of Land in Winchendon & Ashburnham
This came about thanks to passionate town members, dedicated local and state partners, and Mass Audubon’s innovative 30x30 Catalyst Fund—a creative conservation finance fund dedicated to land conservation.
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Mass Audubon Shop
The Mass Audubon Shop is proud to carry a variety of products that help explain, identify, and celebrate the wonders of nature.
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Palmer BrookUrgent Land Project: Protecting Palmer Brook in Becket
The Palmer Brook property offers a rare opportunity to protect a large, pristine, unfragmented parcel that sits adjacent to the largest, protected block of forestland in the Commonwealth.
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At the Root of Our Work
For more than 125 years, Mass Audubon has protected the nature that sustains us all—from the clean air you breathe to the places you explore—so people and wildlife can thrive for generations to come.
Upcoming Programs & Events
See AllWaterWatch Lecture Series: Coexisting with Black Bears in Southeast Massachusetts
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Wednesday, February 18
7:00-8:00pm
Adults
Vacation Week Trailside Explorers: Reptiles
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, February 19
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 2 - 5 years
Vacation Week Trailside Explorers: Herpetology
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Thursday, February 19
1:00-2:30pm
Families - children 6 - 10 years
Whose Tracks Are These?
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The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, Lenox
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Thursday, February 19
1:00-2:30pm
Families - children 6 - 12 years
Friday Morning Birdwatching
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Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury
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Friday, February 20
8:30-11:30am
Adults
Vacation Week Trailside Explorers: Amphibians
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Friday, February 20
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 2 - 5 years
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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.
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In Your Words
"Nature and wildlife are resilient, and we have the power to change the future for the next generation." Read more
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Andy TollandIn Your Words
"From hilltop to rocky headland, from forest to meadow, from farmstead to streamside, I saw things I’d never seen (or perhaps noticed) before in all my decades of rambling throughout the state." Read More
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In Your Words
"[Volunteering] has helped us learn more about and feel connected to the natural complexity and interrelatedness of the world around us." Read more
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In Your Words
"I love working with Mass Audubon, and I enjoy exploring the sanctuaries as a proud member. All the sanctuaries are great, but my favorite is Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick. It was the first wildlife sanctuary I ever visited, and I just love their trails." Read more
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In Your Words
"For my entire life, I have had a heart and passion for nature, the earth, and the environment...Volunteering helped with many important life skills I was working on, including listening, socializing, and co-working." Read more
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In Your Words
“This is a critical moment for our climate, communities, and wildlife that requires us all to work together for our future. I’m excited to bring to it collaborative leadership, optimism, and an instinct for action, along with a deep love of our natural communities here in the state.” Read more
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In Your Words
“Mass Audubon staff members have helped me become more knowledgeable about the natural world, and in turn, I felt the need to do my part in helping to protect wildlife and wild places.” Read more
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In Your Words
"Volunteer work at Mass Audubon has provided opportunities to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds, to learn botany and ecology, to present at the annual Staff Natural History Conference, to drive a tractor, and to keep physically fit." Read more
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In Your Words
"Mass Audubon’s Youth Climate Leaders program has provided me and my peers with the tools to help lead the next phase of this fight. Our mission is to help other young leaders recognize that we each have a powerful voice that we can use to spark change.” Read more
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© James DeshlerIn Your Words
"I was fortunate that I could follow my dreams and do what makes me happy. Not everyone has that luxury. We need to ensure that young people can make a living in science and that some of the coolest, weirdest, offbeat people are scientists. It’s not all people in white lab coats spending time indoors." Read more
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In Your Words
“Being a nature preschooler made me the environmentalist I am today, and I could not be more grateful for the chance I was given." Read more
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