Protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people & wildlife
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Get outdoors at one of our wildlife sanctuaries across the state, from the Berkshires to the Cape.
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© Jonathan McElveryGo Wild for Fireflies
This month, as part of our yearlong celebration of wildlife, we're shining a light on the insect that summer wouldn't be complete without: the firefly.
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Birds & Brew at BNC
Kick back with refreshing brews and fun activities at the Boston Nature Center after dark!
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Perkins Island at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield3 Ways to Camp at Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries
Mass Audubon members can elevate their time outdoors by camping overnight at one of three distinct wildlife sanctuaries.
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2026 Wild Thing 5k/10k Race & Walk
Ready, set, GO! Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails for one of the most scenic races in the Berkshires.
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Firefly Fest at North River
Step into a summer evening of wonder and discovery at the North River Wildlife Sanctuary Firefly Fest.
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2026 Cape Cod ADA Anniversary Celebration at Long Pasture
Join us for a free, fully accessible event designed to celebrate inclusivity and connection.
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19th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
Celebrate all things butterflies with a day of educational fun at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats!
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Arcadia Folk Festival
Listen to live music with a beautiful backdrop at the Arcadia Folk Festival.
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Palmer BrookProtecting 858 Acres in Becket, MA
This land, now dubbed Palmer Brook, has long been a conservation priority due to its size, location in a conservation corridor anchored by the 16,500-acre October Mountain State Forest, and potential for carbon storage.
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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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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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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
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Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Cummaquid
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Saturday, June 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Warm and Woolly
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Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln
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Saturday, June 6
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 2 - 10 years
Fish Feeding Fun
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
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Saturday, June 6
12:00-12:30pm
Adults & Families - 2 - 17
Field Trip: Kennebunk Plains Birdwatching
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
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Sunday, June 7
6:30am-2:00pm
Adults
Get to Know the Blue Hills
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Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Sunday, June 7
12:00-1:30pm
Families - children 5 - 17
Nature Journaling
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Sunday, June 7
1:00-3:00pm
Adults
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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
"I realized that, if we’re going to make a large-scale difference, it really needs to start with policy. And to be able to do that in my own town sounded like a rewarding, impactful mission." Read more
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In Your Words
From day camper to volunteer and lifelong nature lover, Sharon Kreamer shares how Wellfleet Bay camps made a lasting impact on her life. Read more
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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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