Nature Activities
There are so many ways to get outdoors and explore the nature of Massachusetts! Each season presents new opportunities to appreciate the wonders of the natural world, whether it's at one of Mass Audubon's 60 wildlife sanctuaries or in your own neighborhood. Find some inspiration for your next outdoor adventure!
![Cropped picture of Great Egret wings out taking a step](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/5/9/8/5/1825895-1-eng-US/70e3d9270eda-7608Kimberly_Robbins48589_1920x1280.jpg)
"Picture This" Photo Contest
Enter your best photographs of Massachusetts wildlife, plants, and landscapes for a chance to win our annual photo contest.
![Man and woman with binoculars closeup](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/marketing/images/man-and-woman-with-binoculars-closeup-750/547714-1-eng-US/man-and-woman-with-binoculars-closeup-750.jpg)
Birding
Once you start to notice the bird life around you, a whole new world opens up.
![Three adults walking on a trail](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/6/2/6/1/1601626-1-eng-US/0bf34246f095-IMG_9782-1920x1280.jpg)
Walking & Hiking
Find yourself on one of our trails.
![Family exploring nature](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/drumlin-farm/images/family-walking-750/813378-1-eng-US/family-walking-750.jpg)
Family Fun
Foster the love of nature in the next generation with these opportunities.
![Photographer taking picture](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/6/9/1/9/1599196-2-eng-US/d5fa670e8399-6339Alison_Leedham34635-1920x1280-794dc64e-d77c-4e85-b945-8f8dabbd20f1.jpg)
Art & Photography
Get inspired by the world around you.
![Volunteer planting](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/marketing/images/volunteer-at-oak-knoll-750/1235400-1-eng-US/volunteer-at-oak-knoll-750.jpg)
Volunteer
Make a difference in the world by donating your time.
![Group walking in a row in a field with mountains behind them](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/2/4/2/4/1774242-1-eng-US/c958efa81bf0-Arizona_Eric_Schultz_1920x1280.jpg)
Overnight Trips
Mass Audubon offers overnight trips around New England and beyond throughout the year.
The Best of Spring & Summer
![Beekeeper holding apiary section with bees](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/6/6/9/8/1618966-1-eng-US/a6e1788cb2cd-5.23.20-9049-1920x1280-e225a583-21cb-45a7-91e1-48dc30ff8f0b.jpg)
Beekeeping
Support these critical pollinators by learning more about them.
![Volunteers working in the gardens at MABA](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/maba/images/volunteers-working-in-gardens-at-maba-750/868176-1-eng-US/volunteers-working-in-gardens-at-maba-750.jpg)
Gardens & Gardening
Visit a demonstration garden, enroll in a community garden, or learn how to create your own at home.
![Late spring veggies from the Farm at Moose Hill CSA](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/moose-hill/images/late-spring-veggies-from-moose-hill-csa-750/146323-2-eng-US/late-spring-veggies-from-moose-hill-csa-750.jpg)
Farms & Farm Shares
Taste locally grown sustainable produce from spring through fall.
![Three canoes with two people in each paddling down a river. Dead trees and green vegetation on the banks are in front of them.](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/5/4/2/1/1601245-2-eng-US/af64c1599724-Ipwich-River-September-2022-19-1920x1280-.jpg)
Paddling & Cruises
Explore by water with kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals and programs.
![Sandy beach with grass on one side and ocean on the other](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/3/4/0/0/1610043-1-eng-US/ef6d672bc870-IMG_2588_Sampsons.jpg)
Explore the Coast
Learn more about the critical habitats found on Massachusetts's Cape and Islands.
![Parents & infant looking gazing out from an overlook at High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary in spring © Phil Doyle](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/arcadia/images/young-family-looking-at-ct-river-valley-in-spring-at-arcadia-c-phil-doyle-750/1233711-1-eng-US/young-family-looking-at-ct-river-valley-in-spring-at-arcadia-c-phil-doyle-750.jpg)
Retreat to the Berkshires
Take in breathtaking views from the Berkshire mountains.
The Best of Fall & Winter
![Rough-legged Hawk on the ground](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/4/8/8/6/1856884-1-eng-US/61c107633bc7-1478ChristopherCiccone5020-1920x1280.jpg)
Hawk Watching
Experience the fall hawk migration season, when thousands of hawks move from northern breeding grounds to southern wintering areas.
![Yellow, orange, and green trees line a pond with grassy vegetation. A boardwalk over the water leading into the woods is on the left.](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/1/8/7/1/1601781-1-eng-US/aefb426c3942-Broadmoor-1920x1280.jpg)
Fall Foliage
Check out our favorite hikes to soak in the landscape of changing leaves.
![Colorful, starry night sky framed by tree silhouettes](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/9/8/7/4/1774789-1-eng-US/a4d9edba614e-4244Andrew_March31661-1920x1282-a47a2b4e-5b0c-4dbb-ae30-8f9fc862f590.jpg)
Winter Stargazing
It might be chilly out, but winter is usually the best time for stargazing.
![Wildlife tracks at Waseeka](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/departments/marketing/explore/wildlife-tracks-at-waseeka-750/367941-1-eng-US/wildlife-tracks-at-waseeka-750.jpg)
Wildlife Tracking
Follow the signs and investigate who left those mystery prints.
![kids and adults snowshoeing](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/3/4/7/8/1618743-1-eng-US/3fb562e6d821-WMWinterOpenHouse-Snowshoeing-1920x1278.jpg)
Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
Bundle up to explore the snow-covered peaks and valleys.
![Five trees with silver maple buckets stand in a foggy, rocky ground.](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/5/8/4/1/1601485-2-eng-US/5075d38541d9-2.7.20-5911-1920x1280-710a0dcf-083d-4294-82ab-ff69f7b3482f.jpg)
Maple Sugaring
Taste the sweet sap of Massachusetts's maple sugar trees.
![Passport to Nature booklet open in bunch of flowers](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/7/3/3/1/1901337-1-eng-US/33fc5ef2d80b-KForesto-17-1920x1280-30819485-4e1a-4fbb-a0ce-545d02d81459.jpg)
Don't Forget Your Passport to Nature!
Collect unique stickers from the wildlife sanctuaries you visit to fill your booklet and claim a prize.
Upcoming Programs
Yoga at the Stone Barn
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Stone Barn at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Dartmouth
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Class 23 of 30
Sunday, September 8
8:30-9:30am
Adults
Yoga at the Stone Barn
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Stone Barn at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Dartmouth
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Class 23 of 24
Monday, September 9
9:30-10:30am
Adults
Birding at The Mount
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The Mount, Edith Warton's Home, Lenox
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Tuesday, September 10
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Introduction to Education Volunteering: The Tide Pools of Plum Island
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Tuesday, September 10
9:00am-1:00pm
Adults
Nature Adventures for Young Folks - Tuesdays
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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27 classes starting
Tuesday, September 10
9:30am-1:30pm
Age 3.5 - 5.5
Wings, Webs, & Wonders: Milkweeds & Monarch Migration
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Online
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Tuesday, September 10
7:00-8:00pm
Adults
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