A Fantastic Year for Mass Audubon’s 21st Annual Duck Derby
October 03, 2024
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Mass Audubon celebrated a milestone with its 21st Annual Duck Derby at Allens Pond. Under cloudy skies and a refreshing breeze, 3,007 rubber ducks raced on the incoming tide at Barney's Joy in hopes to secure first place.
Racing Rubber Ducks Raises Critical Funds
The race kicked off with an exciting launch where a crew of staff and volunteers worked together to drag the giant net full of ducks out into the channel and release them. This year's winner was pulled by none other than FUN 107's Christopher "Gazelle" Arsenault who followed the event closely and posted a fun duck race video about the day.
We are thrilled to report that duck sponsorship sales brought in over $20,000 to support Mass Audubon! Every dollar will go towards supporting our efforts to maintain climate resilient habitats, strengthen our ecological management programs, and provide access to nature for all.
Congratulations to Our Grand Prize Winner
We are excited to announce that Christine Munroe from Somerset, MA, is the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Duck Derby! Her duck, "Ella Munroe," was the first to cross the finish line, securing the top spot in the race.
A huge congratulations to Christine, as well as our runner-up and the "Slacker Quacker" winner! Thank you to everyone for your participation and continued support of Mass Audubon and Allens Pond. We couldn’t do it without you!
| Prize | Duck Name | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| $5000 Grand Prize | Ella Duck | Christine Munroe (Somerset, MA) |
| Family Membership Runner Up | Kenan | Betty Slade (Westport, MA) |
| Amazing Racer (1 Duck) Entry in the next Duck Derby Slacker Quacker | Large Marge | David Clark (Taunton, MA) |
Thank You to our Volunteers, Sponsors, and Participants
A special thanks to all the volunteers who supported this year’s Duck Derby, both leading up to and on race day. Your hard work and dedication make this incredible event possible, and we are deeply grateful for your tremendous support!
We also extend huge thanks to our generous Duck Derby sponsors.
- Lead Sponsor: Daniel J. Galli & Associates
- Supporting Sponsors: The Bayside Restaurant, Fiber Optic Center
- Community Sponsors: Sylvan Nursery, My Generation Energy
- Additional thanks go to our Event Sponsor: South Coast Harvest Festival
Please consider supporting these businesses and letting them know you appreciate their commitment to protecting the nature of Massachusetts! This tremendous, combined support makes it possible for all duck sponsorship fees to directly support Mass Audubon's work.
Members Make a Difference
Your support makes all the difference! If you were not able to join Allens Pond for Duck Derby this year, please consider joining Mass Audubon to receive updates on next year's event or donating today to protect the nature of Massachusetts.