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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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North River Wildlife Sanctuary

Named for the state-designated Scenic River that winds along its northern boundary, the sanctuary features fields, oak forest, and salt marsh that attract a wide variety of birds. Seals are often visible from the riverside platform. 

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Mass Audubon has worked to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife for more than 125 years. Today, we're renowned for our land protection and wildlife conservation, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature.

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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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Andy Warhol's Bald Eagle cropped to the eagle's face
Bald Eagle by Andy Warhol. Silkscreen, 1983. Mass Audubon Collection; Gift of the artist, 1983.
News April 03, 2025

Experience Andy Warhol's Art in Concord

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Artist rendering of a mixed-use waterfront destination in Chelsea
Press Release April 01, 2025

Mass Audubon, GreenRoots, and The Neighborhood Developers Plan New Climate Resilient Park with Housing in Chelsea

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A colorful graphic that reads "Mass Audubon's Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary and Featherstone Center for the Arts flock together" in small text, and "For the Birds" in larger text
Special Event March 31, 2025

For the Birds Art Exhibition & Educational Programs at Felix Neck

Event Date: April 6-26, 2025

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By the Numbers

With the help of our members and supporters, we protect land, offer nationally recognized education programs, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors.

  • 41,000

    acres of protected land

  • 500,000

    visitors to our wildlife sanctuaries

  • 160,000

    members and supporters