Summer is here and outdoor adventures await at Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state. If you’re not yet a member, you can join today for just $32—half off the regular rate! You’ll receive free admission to all 58 Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries, discounts on programs, and more.
Here are five ways to enjoy your membership:
1. Head out on the water by kayak, canoe, or aboard a cruise with expert naturalists.
![Kayak Long Pasture](https://blogs.massaudubon.org/yourgreatoutdoors/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2018/06/KayakLongPasture.jpg)
Kayaking near Long Pasture in Barnstable
2. Swap the slide for a stump jump. Our Nature Play Areas let kids connect with the outdoors through natural elements and unstructured exploration.
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Nature Play Area at Arcadia in Easthampton and Northampton
3. Grab your camera and snap a pic of your outdoor adventures, be it a close up of a dazzling dragonfly or nature-inspired selfie. And don’t forget to enter the Photo Contest!
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© Pauliina Swartz
4. Reach (or exceed) your daily step count along hundreds of miles of trails, where you can see incredible views along the coast and countryside.
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View from Pleasant Valley in Lenox
5. Learn how to tell a bluebird from a blue jay or a hawk from a falcon on guided bird walks.
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Eastern Bluebirds © Rosemary Sampson
Join now and start enjoying your great outdoors today! Learn more about the great benefits of membership >