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!
![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
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![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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Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Westport
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Class 3 of 26
Sunday, June 30
8:30-9:30am
Adults
Yoga at the Stone Barn
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Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Westport
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Class 3 of 24
Monday, July 1
9:30-10:30am
Adults
Seashore Discovery
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Monday, July 1
10:00-11:30am
Adults & Families - 1 & up
Bobolinks and Other Breeding Birds at Edith Wharton Park
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Tuesday, July 2
8:00-10:00am
Adults
Introduction to Education Volunteering: Marine Habitats & Touch Tanks
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Tuesday, July 2
8:30-11:30am
Adults
Wildlife Encounters
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
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Tuesday, July 2
10:00-11:00am
Adults & Families - 0 & up
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