Mass Audubon’s Instagram account is hitting the road.
For the next few months, our wildlife sanctuaries will “take over” the feed for a few days at a time, showing off what makes each sanctuary so unique.
First stop: Drumlin Farm in Lincoln. Don’t miss a post. Be sure to follow Mass Audubon on Instagram and check out #sanctuarytakeover
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton/Northampton © Phil Doyle
Have you heard? We’ve teamed up with Zipcar to make it easier to get to our wildlife sanctuaries! Here’s the deal: Now through the end of the year, Mass Audubon members can join Zipcar at half price, and Zipcar members can join Mass Audubon at a special rate, too!
The perks of this partnership don’t stop there: through August 15, take a Zipcar to our staffed wildlife sanctuaries and claim $10 in driving credit toward future adventures. And for Zipcar members who want to check out our wildlife sanctuaries before becoming members, here’s a free ticket to a staffed wildlife sanctuary of your choosing.
Now that we’ve got all of the explaining out of the way, here are 7 ways to make the most of your Ziptrip to our wildlife sanctuaries:
We have 56 wildlife sanctuaries just waiting to be explored! Whether you’re renting a Zipcar for the weekend or just an afternoon jaunt, we have a wildlife sanctuary close by.
With more than 160 miles of trails to explore, you’ll definitely want to bring a pair of comfortable shoes. Also, some of our wildlife sanctuaries are located off the beaten path, so bring a snack!
Hawks, foxes, turtles—there’s no telling what you might see! If you don’t have binoculars, simply enjoy New England wildlife from a distance. Give the wildlife sanctuary a call beforehand —many of them have loaners!
Many of our 20 nature centers have art galleries, interactive exhibits, and very helpful staff that can tell you the ins and outs of the wildlife sanctuary.
During the work week, it can be hard to find a moment’s peace! Take a moment during your visit to totally disconnect from everything and reconnect with nature: listen to the birds, take in the views, and breathe in the fresh air.
Summer in New England doesn’t mess around. Bring sunscreen and bug spray!
Tag your location and use #massaudubon so we can see how your day of exploration went!