Programs & Activities at Arcadia
Mass Audubon's Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary offers a wide variety of programs, classes, and activities for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone! Offerings include programs for schools, groups, adults, families, and children.
![Students testing forest soils with an outdoor cup experiment © Phil Doyle](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/arcadia/images/students-testing-forest-soils-with-outdoor-cup-experiment-c-phil-doyle-750/1336504-1-eng-US/students-testing-forest-soils-with-outdoor-cup-experiment-c-phil-doyle-750.jpg)
Family Fun
Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your family.
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Birds & Birding
Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.
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Art & Photography
Use Arcadia as inspiration for your latest masterpiece.
![Preschool story time at Arcadia](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/media/sanctuaries/arcadia/images/preschool-story-time-at-arcadia-750/307521-1-eng-US/preschool-story-time-at-arcadia-750.jpg)
Nature Preschool
Our outdoor classroom offers limitless opportunities for investigation, observation, and discovery throughout the changing seasons.
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Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
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Programs for Groups
Whether you’re looking for programs for your community group, garden club, Scout troop, or more, our teacher naturalists can help!
Upcoming Programs at Arcadia
See all programsFirst Child in the Woods: Caregiver and Infant/Young Child Walk
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Saturday, September 7
10:00-11:00am
Families - children 0 - 5 years
Nature Journaling with Author Naila Moreira
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Saturday, September 7
12:30-2:00pm
Families - children 7 - 13 years
Hawk Watch at Blueberry Hill
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Blueberry Hill, West Granville
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Saturday, September 14
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
Late Afternoon Walk at Quabbin Reservoir Gate 29
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Quabbin Park, Belchertown
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Sunday, September 15
4:00-6:00pm
Adults
Bird Walk at Graves Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
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Graves Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Williamsburg
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Saturday, September 21
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Botanical Drawing
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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5 classes starting
Monday, September 30
9:30am-12:30pm
Adults
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