Category Archives: Get Outdoors

Sledding with Wachusett Meadow Camp Director Elizabeth Broughton

Camp Is Coming! An Update on Summer Camp 2021

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Ryan D.

What’s that? Did you say camp is coming? Yes, camp is coming!

Mass Audubon’s camp staff love winter, but we really miss summer camp, and we bet you do, too. Across the state and at one special property in southern New Hampshire, our camp staff is hard at work getting ready for next year.

Even with all the challenges and new protocols, we had an amazing summer in 2020, and we’re confident that our success in delivering a safe summer of camping this past year will guide us into an even better season of discovery, exploration, and fun in the outdoors in 2021.

Check out this video for the latest update on summer camp:

Registration will open a little later than usual, but keep an eye out for more updates from your Mass Audubon nature camp and contact your camp director if you have any questions.

And if you’re missing us as much as we’re missing you, campers, check out our upcoming winter programs for even more fun in nature.

We can’t wait to see you! Now get outside and enjoy nature!

Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry

Fall Fest Fun for All

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Ryan D.
Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry
Manchaug Pond, Sutton, MA © Marty Jo Henry

From October 24–31, Mass Audubon’s Fall Fest offers in-person and virtual programs, free activities, and unique fall experiences for all ages throughout Massachusetts. Here are all the ways you can get in on the fun!

Family Fun Days at Wildwood

Kick off Fall Fest a little early at Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp in Rindge, NH this weekend (October 17–18) where you can enjoy canoeing and kayaking, guided nature walks, archery, tie-dying, campfires, and more fall fun!

Fall Fest Programs

Howl at the full Halloween moon, prowl for owls, travel by hayride, and more with fall fest programs across the state, both in-person and online.

Nature Play Days

Create your own Fall Fest wherever you are with downloadable bingo cards, scavenger hunts, activity sheets, crafts, and more for Young Explorers during Nature Play Days.

Follow Along on Facebook

Make fall crafts, explore the outdoors, and meet spooky animals with us all week long through fun and interactive videos on our Facebook page.

Pumpkin Carving & Painting Contest

Enter our contest by sharing your artistic creations to our Facebook page from October 24–31. Try one of our pumpkin carving stencils or design your own masterpiece!

Fall-unteer at a Sanctuary

There are lots of great ways to give back to your community this fall by volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary near you. Volunteer projects take place outdoors, so you can spend some time working in nature and be socially distanced, too.

Exclusive Mass Audubon Experiences

During our “Fall Fun-raiser” silent auction, you can bid on exclusive Mass Audubon experiences like private strawberry-picking at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, unique animal encounters at Habitat in Belmont, Cape Cod adventures, and more.