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  • Thursday, July 29, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Nature of Summer, Online

    Summertime in Massachusetts is filled with unique seasonal wonders and mysteries. What insects can you hear, and do you know how to tell the temperature by crickets chirping? Why do we see turtles sitting on top of logs on sunny summer days? What animals are raising their young and how do different wildlife species survive in summer conditions? Learn the how and why of summer phenomena, as well as ways to explore, enjoy, and protect nature close to home. This July 29 online presentation sponsored by Mass Audubon Education will be taught by Patti Steinman, Doug Lowry, and Lucy Gertz. $10.

    A portion of this program is funded through the generosity of the Alvarium Foundation. You will receive the Microsoft Teams Link to log into the program in your confirmation. An email reminder will also be sent to you 24 hours before program start. Register now with our secure payment portal.

  • Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 pm – Coloring the Conservation Conversation, Online

    The Massachusetts Audubon Society will feature Dr. J. Drew Lanham online on Wednesday, June 2 at 7 pm on Coloring the Conservation Conversation. Dr. Lanham is Alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Master Teacher at Clemson University. In the last installment of this free virtual speaker series On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces, Dr. Lanham will discuss what it means to embrace the full breadth of his African-American heritage and his deep kinship to nature and adoration of birds. Register at https://www.onbelongingoutdoors.org/

  • Carroll Property Added to the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon

    At the end of January, Mass Audubon received a donation from Bill Carroll and the Carroll Family of 2.73 acres of land next to the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) in Canton, MA.

    The new addition—called the Carroll Property—features a lovely series of rapids, or cascades, of Pequit Brook that runs along the Main Loop Trail. Most of the land is a vibrant red maple swamp teeming with various species of native plants and animals.

    This donation of land will be added to MABA’s existing 121-acre wildlife sanctuary, which was established by the bequest of Mildred Morse Allen in 1989.

    If you want to see this property for yourself, just take a walk on the Main Loop Trail at MABA! When you get to the rapids at Pequit Brook, look across and you will see the maple swamp of this property.  For additional information visit https://www.massaudubon.org/our-conservation-work/land-conservation/news-project-updates/success-stories/new-addition-at-maba

  • Wednesdays, February 3 – February 17, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Birds in the Landscape, Online

    Each landscape invites its own unique collection of plants and animals. In this Berkshire Botanical Garden three-part online class with Zach Adams, learn about three native New England landscapes and the birds that call them home. Bird identification, habitat and conservation will be addressed as we explore woodlands, wetlands and grasslands. BBG members $30, nonmembers $45. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/birds-landscape

    Zach Adams has been studying birds since childhood, when he fell in love with the sounds of wood ducks and redwing blackbirds in the marshes. He holds a BS in Environmental Science from Juniata College and has worked as an educator and program leader since the age of 16. From reptiles and amphibians to live birds of prey, he enjoys teaching on any topic in nature. Zach has been a Teacher Naturalist for Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Sanctuaries since November 2018, where he leads programs in birding, hiking, tracking and canoeing. He is passionate about ornithology and the opportunity to share his love for birds with everyone around him. 

  • Thursdays, January 7 – 28, February 4 – 18, and March 4 – Massachusetts Wildlife Success Stories, Online

    Wildlife restoration efforts in Massachusetts can provide surprisingly good news within the wild world. Several animals, including some that were endangered or at risk, have made a comeback. The work takes collaborative partnerships, public support, habitat management, and many, many hours in the field by dedicated scientists and volunteers, but it is so worth it. Learn the stories of how populations dwindled and returned, and what it took to get there. The Massachusetts Audubon Society is sponsoring eight sessions online beginning January 7, from 7 pm – 8 pm. Discussions will include the Wood Duck, Black Bear, Loon, Osprey, Blanding’s Turtle, Diamondback Terrapin, Bald Eagle Peregrine Falcon & American Kestral, and Spadefoot Toad. $90 for Mass Audubon members, $120 for nonmembers. Register at www.massaudubon.org or email education@massaudubon.org. Below is the Grand Prize winning photograph from the Mass Audubon 2020 Photo Contest, by Patrick Randall.

  • Thursday, December 17, 6:30 pm – A Green New Deal for Boston, Online

    Thursday, December 17, 6:30 pm – A Green New Deal for Boston, Online

    The Blue Hills Climate Action Coalition presents a virtual lecture series on the climate crisis, showcasing a diverse mix of perspectives from within the climate crisis movement. Speakers will include climate change researchers, activists, youth leaders, and social scientists covering a variety of issues related to climate change, community resilience, and grounds for action. The series will be held on Zoom; pre-registration is required to receive the link to join the video-conference. 

    On Thursday, December 3, at 6:30, hear about A Green New Deal for Boston. What could the Green New Deal look like at the municipal level? Boston City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michelle Wu will share her recently published 15-point plan to address climate change and the important role municipalities can play in the future of our planet. Register HERE

    The Blue Hills Climate Action Coalition is comprised of organizations from the communities surrounding the Blue Hills committed to working together to address the challenges of climate change in our communities.  

    The Our Climate Crisis lecture series is co-sponsored by Blue Hill Observatory, Brookwood Community Farm, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Friends of the Blue Hills, Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, Mass Audubon, Milton Public Library, Neponset River Watershed Association, Quincy Climate Action Network, Sustainable Milton, The Trustees of Reservations.

  • Thursday, November 12, 6:30 pm – Climate Danger to the Fore River Basin, Online

    The Algonquin (Enbridge) transmission compressor station sited in the Fore River Basin brings many dangers to our region and to our planet. Alice Arena is the founder and president of the Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station in Weymouth, and on November 12 at 6:30 pm on Zoom she will discuss what a compressor is and does, what it means for our health and safety, and what the push for more methane distribution and use will do to our planet.

    The Our Climate Crisis lecture series is co-sponsored by Blue Hill Observatory, Brookwood Community Farm, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Friends of the Blue Hills, Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum, Mass Audubon, Milton Public Library, Neponset River Watershed Association, Quincy Climate Action Network, Sustainable Milton, The Trustees of Reservations. Free. Register HERE

  • Thursday, November 12, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Lichens, Online

    Thursday, November 12, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Lichens, Online

    The Massachusetts Audubon Society will present an online class on Thursday, November 12 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm on the topic of Lichens. Mass Audubon members $20, nonmembers $24. Register at www.massaudubon.org

  • Monday, November 2 – Mass Audubon Fall Fest 2020 Bidding Deadline

    In addition to all the fun happening at Massachusetts Audubon Society properties October 25 – November 1, we’re kicking off the Fall Fest Silent Auction Fun-raiser. This virtual auction features amazing private behind-the-scenes experiences at our wildlife sanctuaries across the state. Visit the Mass Audubon bidding website by clicking HERE.

    Place your bids by November 2 for a chance to win:

    • Close-up encounters with animals, including a red fox, owls, and goats
    • Private Strawberry picking at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln
    • Night hike & overnight evening at Ipswich River in Topsfield
    • Owl prowls & birding trips
    • Working with bird & ecological researchers
    • Nature trivia night
    • Sunset hayride & dinner
    • Nature journaling workshop
    • Kayaking excursions

  • Thursday, November 5 and November 12, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Nature Writing 2, Online

    The Massachusetts Audubon Society will offer a two session course in Nature Writing beginning Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm. Mass Audubon member price $50, nonmembers $60. Register at https://www.massaudubon.org/program-catalog/results/all-audiences/adults/(keywords)/online