Mass Audubon Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary

08/29/2026

🦆 Ready, Set, Quack... Duck Derby is Back!

For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be entered for a chance to win $5,000 cash or one of three unforgettable experiences:

🦋 Backyard Habitat Makeover
Transform your yard or community space into a thriving haven for wildlife.

🌊 Coastal Birds Expedition
Explore Massachusetts' coastal habitats alongside the experts working to protect them.

🦉 Up Close & Wild Animal Encounter
Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable experience with one of Mass Audubon's animal ambassadors.

Every duck you sponsor helps support Mass Audubon's conservation, environmental education, and community engagement programs across southeast Massachusetts.

🎟️ Adopt your duck today: http://massaudubon.org/duckderby

08/27/2026

Join us and Governor Maura Healey this Sunday, August 30 at 10 AM for the YES on 6 Rally at Hammond Pond Trailhead in Chestnut Hill!

Show your support for protecting water and nature in Massachusetts, and pick up free campaign swag like lawn signs and buttons!

Save your spot: https://actionnetwork.org/events/yes-on-6-rally-w-governor-healey/

08/25/2026

That's a wrap on this year's Science of the South Shore series at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library!

One of the young naturalists from our final session was so inspired by meeting Shelly the turtle that he couldn't wait to keep the adventure going at home.

His parent shared this note along with the amazing creation pictured here:

"As soon as we got home, he wanted to craft a turtle body that he could attach to the turtle shell he had painted at class. He named it Shelly, like the real Shelly he got to meet at class."

We'd say Shelly's new look is absolutely turtle-rific! Moments like these remind us that a connection with nature doesn't end when class is over. 🌿🐢✨

08/19/2026

A butterfly's visit may seem fleeting, but moments like these remind us how closely connected plants, pollinators, and healthy habitats truly are.

08/17/2026

Every walk offers a new perspective. Grab your camera, head outside, and discover the moments, colors, and wildlife that make each day in nature unique. 🌿📸

Plan your visit at https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/tidmarsh

08/14/2026

Breathe deep, relax your shoulders, and take a moment enjoy the beauty of nature.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

The sanctuary is buzzing with life!

Native wildflowers and flowering shrubs are putting on a spectacular display while providing food for the bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators that depend on them.

Stop by and see this vibrant partnership between plants and pollinators in action.

08/08/2026

Sanctuary stargazing? Yes please!

📅 Friday, August 14
🕥 8:00-9:30 pm

The peak of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best sky-watching events of the year, and Tidmarsh's open, restored landscape puts you right under it. Enjoy an after-dark walk along sanctuary trails and then stretch out and watch for meteors streaking across the sky in this magical setting.

Save your spot at https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/tidmarsh/102844-sanctuary-stargazing

Photo credit: Will Katcher

08/05/2026

🚗✨ A smoother arrival is here!

The sanctuary's parking lot has been regraded, to ensure our visitors have easy access to the trails, wetlands, and wildlife that make Tidmarsh such a special place.

Come see the difference, explore the sanctuary, and enjoy all that this restored landscape has to offer! 🌾🦋🐦