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  • Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Fall-oween on the Farm

    Celebrate the season with a full day of autumn fun at Fall-oween at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on October 24 from 9 – 5. Check in when you arrive. Preregistration is not required.

    Wander through vibrant fall foliage and take a once-a-year festive hayride through the fields. Visit the Creepy Critter Mansion for an up-close look at snakes, insects, and other crawlers, and don’t miss the return of the ever-popular Hay Play area—perfect for climbing, jumping, and rolling around.

    Stations around the farm feature crafts, games, facepainting, and storytelling sessions with the one-and-only Drumlin Witch. Meet one of our iconic owl wildlife ambassadors, then stick around to dance to the Harmony Highway Band as they fill the farm with lively tunes. Enjoy food options from local food truck vendors as well as cider, doughnuts and other classic fall treats. Come dressed in your favorite costume for a special free farm prize!

    Each activity runs in several time blocks throughout the day, so come when you can and stay as long as you’d like.

    *Note: Special event pricing for Fall-oween on the Farm will apply to all visitors, including Mass Audubon members and Lincoln residents. No library passes are accepted for this date. Your admissions fee contributes to supporting our work. Thank you! Adult members $10, nonmembers $15. Child members $8, nonmembers $12. For more information visit https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/drumlin-farm/103948-fall-oween-on-the-farm

  • Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 am – Field Trip to the Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay will hold its first meeting of 2026/2027 on Tuesday, September 22 at the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Mattapan, followed by a picnic lunch. This is a members only event. The Sanctuary is an oasis not far from the center of the city that is home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 plant species. We’ll explore a young Miyawaki Method mini-forest, as well as learn about an exciting new initiative to de-channelize the canterbury brook with a full restoration of the brook and its wetlands.

    Bring your lunch and enjoy an optional picnic with fellow GCBB members outside if the weather cooperates, or inside if it doesn’t. If you are not yet a member of the Club but wish to become one, visit https://gardenclubbackbay.org/join

  • Friday, September 11, 10:30 pm – 12:00 noon – City Streams Walk

    The Charles River Watershed Association is sponsoring a City Streams Walk on Friday, September 11 from 10:30 – noon. It’s part of the Meet Your Watershed Event Series. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, 500 Walk Hill Street in Mattapan. Join CRWA and Mt. Hope Canterbury Neighborhood Association for a walking tour of Canterbury Brook. For more information visit https://www.crwa.org/events

  • Saturday, August 8, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – 19th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival

    Expect a day full of wings, wonder, and smiles at the 19th Annual Barbara J Walker Butterfly Festival, noon – 4 at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester. Watch butterflies fly free in their natural meadow and garden habitats, take naturalist-led walks to learn how they live and migrate, and get up close with live caterpillars exhibited by The Caterpillar Lab to see the full life cycle in action.

    Kids can explore butterfly crafts, and the whole family can join guided garden tours to discover which plants support butterflies and other pollinators. Show off your wings by coming in costume for the chance to win a prize!

    Round out the day browsing local vendors, exhibitors, and a native plant sale. Members receive an additional 10% off gift shop purchases on the day of the festival.

    Adult members $5, nonmembers $6. Children under 2 may attend for free. Registration with Mass Audubon required at massaudubon.org

  • Sunday, April 12, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Habitats & Adaptations with Mass Audubon

    Join Newton Community Farm for Habitats and Adaptations with a naturalist and Animal Ambassadors from Mass Audubon. How do animals adapt physically and behaviorally to their environment? Learn how climate change may be affecting both habitat and animals. We hope to have two special guests common to farms and gardens join us for this event: a rabbit and a snake.

    Whether you’re a home gardener, animal lover, or just curious about the natural world, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leading naturalist about how wildlife is being effected by climate change. Perfect for nature lovers, families, and anyone curious about our changing world and what is happening to wild.

    Where: Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459, Upper level of the barn—enter through white door.

    When: Sunday, April 11, 2026 at 1 pm

    Parking: Street parking is available on the farm side of Winchester and Nahanton Streets. Handicap parking is available in the driveway.

    Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child (up to age 17). Register at https://www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/events/habitatsandadaptations-with-mass-audubon-wbec8

    To request a waiver of the registration fees, please email admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org.

  • Friday, March 13 – Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition 2026 Conference

    The 2026 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference will be held on Friday, March 13th at UMass Amherst. Register by Friday, February 20th for early-bird pricing!

    MassLand is excited to host Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon, Health Director for the Trust for Public Land, who will speak on Nature and Health — a Pediatrician’s Perspective. Tandon is a general pediatrician and health researcher who has dedicated her career to advancing children’s health by promoting healthy behaviors and reducing disparities. In particular, her work has focused on play equity (“play for all children”), and promoting access to physical activity and outdoor recreation. In her new book, Digging into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids, she explores how and why children and their families are happier, healthier, and more resilient when spending time outdoors. Dr. Tandon is also (co-)author on several other papers and studies about the relation between the outdoors and healthy children, healthy communities.

    The Conference is sponsored in part by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, The Trustees, Mass Audubon, The Nature Conservancy, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Fields Pond Foundation, Greenbelt (Essex County Land Trust), Kestrel Land Trust, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Wildlands Trust, and others listed on the Conference web page https://massland.org/events/land-conservation-conference.

  • Saturday, May 31 – Submission Deadline for America the Beautiful Challenge Grant Photo Contest

    Calling local photographers of all ages. Submit original photographs of the Massachusetts Coastal Pine Barrens for a chance to have your work featured at the Plymouth Public Library, win prizes courtesy of the Massachusetts Audubon Society and the South East Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance, and contribute to the documentation and conservation of our pine barrens. Submit Photos Online at https://bit.ly/4l9nctj. For more information see: THE CALL FOR PHOTOS—Locally-Found, Globally-Rare—Your Photographs of the Massachusetts Coastal Pine Barrens.

  • Friday, February 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – The Superpowers of Winter Birds

    Come to Berkshire Botanical Garden for a Winter Family Friday where you will enjoy MASS Audubon’s The Superpowers of Winter Birds on Friday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to noon. $10. Register HERE

    Have you seen any birds around you that never flew south for the winter? From tiny chickadees to massive hawks, these hardy animals have special ways to find their own food and shelter in the bitter cold. At this indoor program with Mass Audubon, get to know your feathered neighbors: which birds stay, why they don’t migrate, and their amazing strategies (or clever tricks) to brave the cold. A mix of short, interactive presentations and hands-on family activities will inspire you to look for wild birds in your backyard or beyond.

    Nicaela Haig is a teacher-naturalist with Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries. Having connected people to wildlife as an environmental educator for over a decade, she currently coordinates public programs year-round in the Berkshires while supporting programming for adults and families throughout western Massachusetts. She has a lifelong fascination with the ways that people and wildlife interact.

  • Tuesdays, September 17, October 8, November 12, & December 10, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Fall Phenomena Series

    Dig into fall’s amazing display of seasonal transformations in this four part online series with the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Insects and spiders are laying their eggs to overwinter, wildflowers are dispersing their seeds for next spring, deciduous trees are bursting with color, and wildlife populations undergo impressive transitions while preparing for winter. Discover the unique features on display each month through the eyes of a naturalist, and then venture out to observe these phenomena close to home. Each online presentation will include optional field exercises you can try in your neighborhood, and a list of related in-person programs you can join to practice your skills.

    Each Fall Phenomena session stands alone, but if you register for this full series before it starts on 9/17/24 you get all 4 sessions listed below for the price of 3.

    September 17: In the Field

    October 8: In the Forest

    November 12: Seeds, Nuts, & Berries

    December 10: Transition to Cold Weather

    To join the full series after it starts and receive recordings of the session(s) you missed, email education@massaudubon.org for assistance. To register online visit www.massaudubon.org Mass Audubon members $45, nonmembers $60.

  • Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Wings, Webs, & Wonders: Milkweeds & Monarch Migration, Online

    Embark on a captivating journey into the enchanting world of Monarch Butterflies, a fascinating delight to see in flight or alighting on a warm summer day. Uncover the extraordinary bond Monarchs share with their habitat, particularly native milkweed plants which are essential to their life cycle and survival. Delve into the saga of their epic migration, one of nature’s greatest marvels, and learn how protecting milkweed habitats is crucial in safeguarding the future of these magnificent butterflies and their habitats. This Massachusetts Audubon Society online session takes place September 10 at 7 pm, and is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Register at www.massaudubon.org