As the season of giving approaches, I want to thank you  for what you do to protect the nature of Massachusetts every day.

Together, you are 125,000 strong: members, volunteers, and passionate advocates who act, speak, and even march on behalf of wildlife and wild lands.

Because of you, there are beautiful landscapes to explore and enjoy, from the mountains of Western Massachusetts to barrier beaches on the Cape and Islands.

I hope you are encouraged by what’s possible when we work together, and are inspired to make a gift to Mass Audubon. We are counting on you to meet the challenges the new year will bring.

Your gift will have even greater impact thanks to three wonderful supporters who have pledged to match all donations from today through Giving Tuesday, up to $15,000! 

We need you. Nature needs you. And now, more than ever, we all need nature.

Gary Clayton
President

One more thing! As a way to say thank you, if you make a donation of $35 or more, we’ll send you a free “Nature Needs You” Mass Audubon tote bag!

As a way to say “thank you” to those who’ve served our country in the military, we’re offering veterans and their families free admission to our wildlife sanctuaries this Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11.

As the largest nature conservation organization in the state, Mass Audubon invites vets and family members this Saturday to discover our network of sanctuaries and nature centers, ranging from the beaches and salt marshes of the Cape & Islands to the mountains, woodlands, and rivers of the Berkshires.

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, there are almost 370,000 veterans living in the Bay State, and Mass Audubon is grateful that they and their spouses, partners, and children are among the more than half-million visitors who enjoy Mass Audubon sanctuaries each year.

Find a sanctuary near you and please help us spread the word!