Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

10/30/2025

Do you need a last-minute costume idea? Look no further! Dress as your favorite bird - and be sure to share your pictures with us if you do!

10/26/2025

Looking to connect with nature and your community? Join our growing team of volunteers and help make Arcadia a welcoming, vibrant place for all!

We’re currently seeking volunteers to:

Greet guests and share your love of nature in Visitor Services
Support hands-on learning in our educational programs
Roll up your sleeves for monthly Second Saturdays Projects to help keep Arcadia beautiful

If any of these sound like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Browse current opportunities and apply here: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/index?agency_id=138010

📸: Phil Doyle

10/24/2025

On Wednesday, November 5, take a deep dive into the world of eBird, one of the largest biodiversity-related science projects in the world. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just beginning your journey, this program is a perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding of birds and contribute to meaningful conservation efforts.

Learn how eBird supports scientific research and habitat management, discuss the tool's value to science, discover how eBird records were used to identify priority fields for grassland bird conservation, and find out how you can help us collect high quality bird data at Arcadia and across western Massachusetts.

This free program is supported in part by the Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative and is a wonderful way to experience community science in action,

RSVP here: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/arcadia/99024-community-science-in-action-using-ebird-to-protect-grassland-birds

📸: Savannah Sparrow, Phil Doyle

10/23/2025

Did you know that your phone can be an excellent tool for exploring outdoors? Here are a few apps to help you search for that perfect hiking trail, record community science data, or identify plant, animals, insects, or birds:

While we typically encourage unplugged exploring for full immersion…there are a few exceptions. Every birder, hiker, and naturalist should utilize these apps to make the most of their outdoor adventures. 

10/22/2025

Get batty with us this Friday, October 24 and learn more about Bats: Creatures of the Night at Arcadia. Head out on bat scavenger hunt, have fun on the trails, play games, and create a bat-themed craft as we explore the hidden world of these fascinating - and often misunderstood - winged mammals.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/arcadia/99051-bats-creatures-of-the-night

📸: Amy Powers Smith

10/20/2025

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the fall with your little ones? Come take a stroll on the trails, dive into nature-themed activities, and create a craft to take home. Early Explorers is a series of programs designed just for young children and their caregivers. Each session has a unique theme and is all about getting outside, exploring, and connecting with nature and other families. Come to one, some, or all!

Join us tomorrow for Early Explorers: Digging into Soil or see all upcoming sessions here: https://bit.ly/3J03ZvX

10/17/2025

Drop by this weekend and sign to get nature on the ballot! The Nature Center at Arcadia is open 9 am-3 pm on Friday and Sunday and Saturday until 4 pm.

Your signature can secure funding for nature!

This weekend is the Protect Water and Nature weekend of action, and we need your signature to get nature funding on the ballot in 2026. With just a few weeks left to sign, now's the time to show your support.

Find us in Cambridge at Head of the Charles this weekend, along with more than 15 Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across Massachusetts. Find a signature collection spot near you: massaudubon.org/natureformass

Want to volunteer? We need a hand collecting signatures at Drumlin Farm's Fall-O'Ween and Moose Hill's Halloween Prowl events next weekend, October 25-26. Check out our volunteer portal to learn more at volunteer.massaudubon.org

River Otter © Jason Gilbody

10/16/2025

Elevate your fall hiking in Western Mass and beyond! Here are some ideas for your next adventure:

Visit some of the highest peaks at Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries to see things from a new point of view. 

10/15/2025

We recently welcomed families from the Holyoke Chicopee CFCE program funded by MA Dept of Early Education and Care (Head Start) for a fun guided program about Creepy Crawlies. Participants and Mass Audubon staff explored the sanctuary and discovered spiders, ants, beetles, a cicada exoskeleton, and several caterpillars. They also rolled logs and discovered salamanders underneath. A great day full of discoveries!

10/14/2025

Two great opportunities to explore High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary in Shelburne this fall!

📅 Oct 23 – High Ledges Natural & Cultural History Hike
Hike through stunning forests and ledges with stunning views of Mt. Greylock and the Deerfield River Valley. Discover wildlife and traces of the past in the landscape as you move through northern hardwood forests, wetlands, fields, and ledge outcrops with an experienced guide.

📅 Nov 8 – Trees at High Ledges
Learn to ID trees without leaves, explore forest ecology, and discuss climate change impacts on this diverse hardwood forest while hiking through the forest to the top of the Ledges to admire the amazing view.

Sign up for one or both and experience the amazing nature of High Ledges this autumn: https://bit.ly/4n9tZ6i

10/12/2025

The Nature Center at Arcadia will be closed on Monday, October 13 but the trails will remain open from dawn to dusk.

10/10/2025

If you haven't signed yet, stop into the Visitor Center at Arcadia and sign this weekend!

Learn more: massaudubon.org/natureformass