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  • Through January 1, 2025 – Ode to the Birdhouse

    New Hampshire artist @pamelatarbell will be featured in the Massachusetts Audubon visitor’s center at Habitat Center, 10 Juniper Road in Belmont.

    Tarbell’s series “Ode to the Birdhouse” sets familiar motifs into colorful layers, resulting in kaleidoscopic visual compositions. Oil pigments set the boldly colored shapes into their own hypnotic space on the canvas, while also bolstering the contrast between overlapping patterns.

    Next time you visit, stop by this stunning exhibit to get inspired before you head out into nature! The exhibit will be open Tuesdays-Sundays.

  • Tuesday, October 29, 10:00 am – Boston Committee of the GCA Fall Lecture and Lunch

    The Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America is pleased to announce its Fall Lecture and Lunch featuring David O’Neill of the Massachusetts Audubon Society as the featured speaker.  David is a Conservation Superhero: prior to his senior roles with Audubon, he served as Vice President at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Director of Land Use Policy and Outreach for the Urban Land Institute

    Members of garden clubs who are part of the Boston Committee will receive notice of the October 29 meeting, and a link to register, but if you are missing the information visit https://bostoncommitteegca.org/

  • 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

  • Sunday, August 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – The Golden Hour: Goldenrod Exploration

    Did you know that goldenrod is a keystone plant? That is, a species or group that other species heavily depend on – they are the keystones that hold our ecosystem together! Goldenrod justly earns its keystone status by serving as a host plant to over 100 species of moths and butterflies. It also provides an abundant source of pollen and nectar that supports a multitude of other native pollinators including bees, beetles, flies and wasps. As summer settles into autumn, when not much else is in bloom, these yellow blossoms are an irreplaceable resource. In this program, we will take a closer look at goldenrods and the animals that depend on them. Following a short presentation, have your phone or camera ready for a sunset meadow exploration.

    Join the Massachusetts Audubon Society on Sunday, August 25 from 6 – 7:30 pm at the Boston Nature Center in Mattapan for a fascinating lecture and tour. $13 for Mass Audubon members, $15 for nonmembers. Registration required at www.massaudubon.org Gordon Dietzman photo.

  • Saturday, August 3, 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Getting Started with Nature Journalism

    Celebrate the arrival of summer through the pages of a nature journal. Picture yourself deepening your connection to the natural world, finding beauty in the seemingly common place, etching new and rich outdoor experiences in your brain, and reducing stress by nature journaling. During this workshop led by Sean Kent, we will explore drawing and nature journaling tips and techniques to help you slow down, look closely, and start or improve your nature journaling practice. This is an introductory workshop geared for people who want to get started or improve their nature journaling practice.

    All experience levels are welcome and no art experience is necessary. The program will be held at the Museum of American Bird Art in Canton on August 3 beginning at 9:30 am. $40 for Massachusetts Audubon Society members, $50 for nonmembers. Register at www.massaudubon.org or call or email 781-821-8853 maba@massaudubon.org

  • Thursday, July 25, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – Grassroots Advocacy for Climate Change, Online

    Join a free online session on July 25 at 7 pm to learn about Mass Audubon’s grassroots advocacy program, Climate and Nature Champions, that mobilizes individuals across Massachusetts to speak with one voice on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Whether you have been an advocate before or are new to this work, you can help Mass Audubon fight for land and wildlife protections and climate & nature policies by engaging in our current advocacy campaigns to advance smart solar siting, restore horseshoe crabs, and rescue raptors from rodenticide.

    Levels of participation vary from emailing your representative on a priority issue to organizing a local community around a specific campaign. Join us to learn more and get involved! Register at www.massaudubon.org

  • Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern – The Science Behind Foliage, Online

    Fall foliage in New England is beautiful, unique, and ecologically important. Specific trees, climate, and weather are all needed to create the wide range of colors we witness. Learn why some trees change color and shed their leaves, and why the display varies from year to year. The colorful foliage display and subsequent leaf drop are part of an annual cycle that maintains ecologically healthy habitats. In this online program you’ll discover the impact climate change is having on foliage, how fallen leaves function in an ecosystem, and how ‘leaving the leaves’ in your yard or neighborhood can help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

    This program is one part of a 4-session online Fall Phenomena Series. By registering for the series, you get access to all 4 sessions for the price of 3. You do not need to register for other sessions, or the full series, to enjoy this one. Mass Audubon members $15, nonmembers $20. Register at www.massaudubon.org

  • Wednesday, October 4, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern – Seeds, Nuts, and Berries, Online

    Fall is a great time to take a closer look at all the ways plants ensure their next generation successfully develops and thrives. The Massachusetts Audubon Society will explore the inner workings of seeds, nuts, berries, drupes, and more as we review how native plants prepare for winter and the subsequent spring in this online program on October 4 at 7:30 pm Eastern.

    Interested in learning more? This program is one part of a 4-session online Neighborhood Naturalists Series. By registering for the series, you get access to all 4 sessions for the price of 3. You do not need to register for other sessions, or the full series, to enjoy this one. Mass Audubon members $25, nonmembers $30. To register, and for more information on the dates and times of the other sessions, visit https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/mass-audubon-education/89086-seeds-nuts-berries

    You will receive the Microsoft Teams Link to log in to this online program in your confirmation. An email reminder will also be sent to you 24 hours before program start. Tia Pinney, Education Coordinator and Senior Naturalist for Metro West, will instruct.

  • Massachusetts Audubon Society 2022 Ring-Standard Calendar

    This is the 125th edition of the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s unique desktop calendar. It has been the perfect gift for generations, measuring 4.25 x 3.25 inches and designed to stand up in the gold box it comes in. This year’s motif was originally made for the 1948 edition by Mary Sage Shakespeare. It is printed on recycled paper and made in the USA. Ordering on ($16.95) helps the organization continue its mission protecting more than 40,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. Order today at www.massaudubon.org

  • Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Field School: Bees and Other Pollinators

    Early fall is a magnificent time to explore outer Cape Cod; empty beaches, agreeable weather and an abundance of pollinating insects.

    Raise your awareness about the vital role bees and other insects play in our environment. Animals pollinate about 75% of all the food, fiber, beverages, and medicine used by humans, and insects, especially bees, are the primary pollinators. Emphasis of this course will be on the natural history, biology, and identification of pollinators including the often unnoticed but hard-working native bees. Learn about their habitat requirements and conservation issues.

    This two-day course on September 11 and 12 from 8 – 4 will include an online evening lecture and time in the field spent searching for the diverse assortment of pollinators found on Cape Cod, including Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and the surrounding natural communities.

    Please be prepared for spending time outside in sunny, open environments and off-trail in search of insects. We recommend wearing light-colored clothing and pack long pants and close-toed shoes for time in the brushy habitats. Bring plenty of drinking water and sunscreen, and possibly even a wide -brimmed hat. Binoculars, a 10X or 20X magnifyling glass (or jeweler’s loupe), and backpack in which to carry items is also recommended. Pack a brown bag lunch for each day, light daytime snacks will be provided. Like bees, we need sustenance!

    * Please note: the hours listed on the schedule may vary from the sample schedule in the field school brochure and are subject to change based on tides, staff, optimal wildlife sightings, and other variables. A detailed schedule will be prepared and sent to registrants in advance.

    Due to COVID protocols, participants will need to provide their own transportation to field trip locations around the Cape.

    This course is one of serveral Cape Cod Field Schools offered. Visit www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay/fieldschools.

    Instructions and Directions:

    Advance registration is required and is accepted on-line, over the phone, or through the mail. Payment in full is due upon registration. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation letter, then 2-3 weeks in advance of your course you will receive an email with detailed information related to the class.

    Due to COVID protocols, participants will need to provide their own transportation to field trip locations around the Cape.

    $325 for Mass Audubon members, $350 for nonmembers.

    Cancellation received less than 30 days before starting date may result in forfeit of entire course fee. If we can fill your spot with another registration then your balance is returned, less the $50 nonrefundable administration fee. The sanctuary reserves the right to cancel any course with a full refund to registrants.

    For a complete listing of Field School courses visit http://www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay/fieldschools Registration is required. Register now with our secure payment portal.

    For more information, contact:

    Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary P.O. Box 236, State Highway Rte. 6 South Wellfleet, MA 02663 wellfleet@massaudubon.org