{"id":7213,"date":"2016-03-16T16:27:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-16T20:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=7213"},"modified":"2016-03-17T10:44:59","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T14:44:59","slug":"celebrating-100-years-of-wildlife-sanctuaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/celebrating-100-years-of-wildlife-sanctuaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating 100 Years of Wildlife Sanctuaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sanctuaries<\/a>When Mass Audubon was first founded in 1896, its original purpose was to discourage the buying and wearing of feathers of any wild birds. It quickly became not only the leading force in the protection of birds but also the predominant resource for educating the public about birds. This was accomplished through a series of lectures, calendars, and bulletins.<\/p>\n

But it wasn\u2019t until 1916, when Dr. George W. Field offered Mass Audubon the use of his estate in Sharon as a bird sanctuary that Mass Audubon had a \u201cliving laboratory\u201d, a place to connect people with birds in their natural environment.<\/p>\n

According to the 1921 \u201cStory of the Massachusetts Audubon Society\u201d, the 225-acre Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary was billed as a place Mass Audubon could \u201cshow how birds may best be attracted on any farm or estate, to attract and protect them over a large area, and especially to make the place so interesting to the general public that they will make pilgrimage to it to learn the methods employed.\u201d<\/p>\n

And pilgrimage they did. By 1920, 2,600 visitors came to Moose Hill, representing 23 states as well as Canada, Cuba, Japan and England.<\/p>\n

\"Moose-Hill---Trailmaster-and-kids\"<\/p>\n

Fast forward 100 years, and Mass Audubon welcomes some 500,000 visitors to 56 of our 100 wildlife sanctuaries each year.\u00a0On top of that, some 235,000 adults and children enjoy sanctuary-led programs and classes every year, from bird and wildflower walks to cheese-making workshops to canoe and kayak trips.<\/p>\n

These wildlife sanctuaries also serve as the base for our conservation work. Dedicated Mass Audubon staff and volunteers have rescued\u00a0cold-stunned sea turtles and snowy owls, protected some 150 endangered plant species, and protected lands that have provided safe passage for mammals, such as the bobcat and moose, to roam free.<\/p>\n

Join the Celebration<\/a><\/h3>\n

There are at least 100 reasons and ways to celebrate 100 years of wildlife sanctuaries<\/a>. Here are just a few of those ideas:<\/p>\n

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Blue Hills Trailside Museum \u00a9 Kent Harnois<\/p><\/div>\n

100<\/strong>th<\/strong>\u00a0Day Celebration<\/strong>: On April 9, which just happens to be the 100th\u00a0day of the year,\u00a0enjoy free admission, guided nature walks, and family friendly, hands-on activities at most of our wildlife sanctuaries. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Share Your Photos<\/strong>: Snap a few amazing photos while you\u2019re out and about on our wildlife sanctuaries. Share via whichever social media channel you prefer. Check in or tag the sanctuary and be sure to use the hashtag #sanctuaries100 when sharing!<\/p>\n

Be Inspired<\/strong>: Looking for a little inspiration to get outdoors?\u00a0View a slideshow<\/a>\u00a0of our wildlife sanctuaries and find a sanctuary near<\/a> you!<\/p>\n

Brush Up on History:<\/strong>\u00a0Enjoy an interactive historical overview<\/a> of Mass Audubon\u2019s wildlife sanctuaries.<\/p>\n

Share Your Stories<\/strong>: Have a great story or experience to share from one of our wildlife sanctuaries? We want to hear it! Share in the comments or email us<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Miss a Beat<\/strong>: Be sure to subscribe to this blog (at top right) to have stories delivered right to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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