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.
![Students and Teacher with School Bus in background](https://www.massaudubon.org/var/site/storage/images/8/0/7/1/1601708-1-eng-US/f2e9e5f22923-IMG_7847-1920x1280.jpg)
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
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Tuesday, July 2
7:30-9:00pm
Families - children 5 - 12 years
First Child in the Woods: Caregiver and Infant/Young Child Walk
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Saturday, July 6
10:00-11:00am
Families - children 0 - 5 years
Parking Lot Birding
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Sunday, July 7
7:30-8:30am
Adults
Summer Photography Walk
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Sunday, July 14
11:00am-1:00pm
Adults
Summer Scavenger Hunt
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
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Wednesday, July 17
1:00-2:00pm
Families - children 5 - 12 years
Insects at Laughing Brook
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Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Hampden
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Saturday, July 20
10:00-11:30am
Families - children 4 - 12 years
Stay Connected
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