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Broadmoor Nature Center is a Model of Sustainability

NATICK, Mass.—The Saltonstall Nature Center (pictured) at Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary has not used any fossil fuels for heating and has saved more than 2 million gallons of water over the past 25 years. And its 128-panel solar array produces more electricity than the building uses.

The nature center, amazingly, has almost no carbon footprint. View its sustainable features with WCVB-TV anchor David Brown.

Visit Broadmoor and take a self-guided audio tour featuring the building's green elements, many of which can be applied to homes.

Plans are underway to incorporate even more sustainable features into the Saltonstall Nature Center.

For more information on how you can support greening efforts at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, contact Mass Audubon's Jill Abrahams at 781-259-2137 or jabrahams@massaudubon.org.

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Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 34,000 acres of conservation land, provide educational programs for 200,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Mass Audubon's mission and actions have expanded since our beginning in 1896 when our founders set out to stop the slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions. Today we are the largest conservation organization in New England. Our statewide network of 47 wildlife sanctuaries welcomes visitors of all ages and serves as the base for our conservation, education, and advocacy work. To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org.