Mass Audubon Habitat

Mass Audubon Habitat 88-acre wildlife sanctuary with 4 miles of trails The visitor center is a brick Georgian-style mansion where monthly art exhibits can be viewed.
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Just 6 miles northwest of downtown Boston, Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is a 90-acre urban oasis that has been devoted to environmental education since 1970. Over 2.5 miles of gentle trails wind through deciduous and evergreen forests, across meadows, around 2 ponds, and along a wetland containing a vernal pool. Outside, there’s a pleasing and calming formal garden. The building and gardens can be reserved on weekends for weddings and other events.

What's that loud, deep croaking coming from the pond? 🐸 It's Bullfrog mating season, and you can hear them calling from ...
06/12/2026

What's that loud, deep croaking coming from the pond? 🐸

It's Bullfrog mating season, and you can hear them calling from half a mile away or more. Take a walk around turtle pond and keep an eye out for splashing along the water's edge as they hop around—they're a lot bigger than you might expect!

📸 American Bullfrog by Cheryl Rose

This juvenile Red-tailed Hawk has been frequenting our community gardens lately. Something tells us it’s not here for th...
06/10/2026

This juvenile Red-tailed Hawk has been frequenting our community gardens lately. Something tells us it’s not here for the veggies, but there’s a good chance we’re getting extra help with pest control instead!

Late spring blooms like Mountain Laurel and rhododendrons bring so much color and vibrance to our day 🌸 What flowers hav...
06/04/2026

Late spring blooms like Mountain Laurel and rhododendrons bring so much color and vibrance to our day 🌸 What flowers have you seen popping up recently?

Happy Pride Month! Nature is for everyone. No matter who you are or how you identify, the natural world welcomes you wit...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Nature is for everyone. No matter who you are or how you identify, the natural world welcomes you with open arms 🌈🌳

This Pride Month, be you by getting outdoors, celebrating with your friends and family, and joining one of Mass Audubon’s Pride programs across the state. Learn more about the festivities: massaudubon.org/pride

Tucked under an umbrella of leaves, the mysterious Jack-in-the-pulpit is blooming ☂Unlike other flowers, these guys are ...
05/28/2026

Tucked under an umbrella of leaves, the mysterious Jack-in-the-pulpit is blooming ☂

Unlike other flowers, these guys are pollinated by small flies and fungus gnats. While the shape is similar to that of carnivorous pitcher plants, they aren't carnivorous...though many unsuspecting insects do become trapped inside. Keep an eye out in moist areas near water to see if you can spot them!

Habitat’s visitor center and trails will be open tomorrow for Memorial Day! We hope to see you outside 🌲
05/24/2026

Habitat’s visitor center and trails will be open tomorrow for Memorial Day! We hope to see you outside 🌲

Pink Lady's Slippers are blooming! These native orchids can live up to 20 years, but not every plant blooms each year. T...
05/22/2026

Pink Lady's Slippers are blooming! These native orchids can live up to 20 years, but not every plant blooms each year. This season looks like a fruitful one for us, so keep your eyes open as you walk through the pine forests 🌷 (These flowers are sensitive, so it's important to look and leave them be so they can stay wild.)

Today is ! Did you know there are nearly 400 species of bees in Massachusetts? Pollinators play an extremely important ...
05/20/2026

Today is ! Did you know there are nearly 400 species of bees in Massachusetts? Pollinators play an extremely important role in our ecosystems, and we're happy to support them by protecting crucial habitat and planting native wildflowers in our demonstration garden. 🐝

The view from under the blooming wisteria arch feel so magical, we might just have to sit out here and romanticize life ...
05/19/2026

The view from under the blooming wisteria arch feel so magical, we might just have to sit out here and romanticize life ✨

Summer programs are now up on our website! ☀ Here's a sample of what we have in store:🌱 Foraging for jams and herbal tea...
05/17/2026

Summer programs are now up on our website! ☀ Here's a sample of what we have in store:

🌱 Foraging for jams and herbal tea
🐦 A year-long birding series
🦇 After-dark wildlife walks
🍺 Hike & brews..and so much more!

Get excited for summer and check out the full program calendar at massaudubon.org/habitatprograms.

Address

10 Juniper Road
Belmont, MA
02478

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16174895050

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