Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook

10/14/2026

This female Common Yellowthroat, a small warbler that spends its summers nesting here in Massachusetts before migrating south for the winter, was spotted recently along Troiano Trail by a visitor.

While the males are known for their striking black "bandit mask," the females have a more subtle beauty that helps them blend into the wetland edges where they build their nests and raise their young.

Keep your eyes and ears open on your next visit to Broad Meadow Brook. You never know what you might encounter along the trail!

📸: Betty Jenewin

10/08/2026

Beavers are hard at work at Broad Meadow Brook! By creating wetlands and slowing water flow, beavers help build healthy habitat for countless plants and wildlife. These remarkable ecosystem engineers play an important role in supporting biodiversity throughout the sanctuary.

Follow Frog Pond Trail to Sprague Trail on your next visit to the sanctuary and keep an eye out for freshly chewed trees and other signs of beaver activity. Please note that Sprague Crossing is currently flooded due to beaver activity, so plan for a down-and-back hike.

Celebrate beavers and their impact on our natural world with us this month. Download Beaver Bingo and our Beaver Quick Guide, check out our stellar beaver t-shirts, enter the Wild Stories Giveaway, and discover more ways to celebrate these amazing animals at massaudubon.org/go-wild-for-beavers.

10/07/2026

Registration is now open for the Whitin Five Mile Road Race on November 26! Every step supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting Broad Meadow Brook, the Whitin Community Center, and Girls on the Run. 🏃🏃‍♀️

Sign up here: https://whitin5.com

10/06/2026

This Friday, October 9, children ages 6-10 can explore the wonders of trees during Homeschool in Nature: Trees. We'll venture outdoors, play games, and enjoy hands-on activities while learning how trees grow, the vital role they play in our ecosystems, and the changes they undergo in fall. 🍁🍂

With the sanctuary as the classroom, learning comes alive amid some of the season's most vibrant colors.

Learn more and register today: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/broad-meadow-brook/103655-homeschool-in-nature-trees

10/05/2026

Please note: Troiano Brookside Trail will be closed from Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8 for treatment of invasive plants. It will reopen on Friday, October 9.

10/01/2026

Hooray for October!🍁

Check out Mass Audubon’s latest Outdoor Almanac here: massaudubon.org/almanac

Hello, October!

This month brings wardrobe changes for goldfinches, migrating Turkey Vultures, and Woodchucks packing on the pounds.

What are you looking forward to this month?

Download, print, and screen read our Outdoor Almanac: massaudubon.org/almanac

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Did you know the trails at Broad Meadow Brook are marked with color-coded blazes labeled with each trail's name? These markers make it easy to explore and find your way around the sanctuary.

🥾 What's your favorite trail at Broad Meadow Brook? Share it in the comments!

Plan your next visit here: https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/broad-meadow-brook/trails

09/26/2026

🍁 Leaves are falling and our new Fall & Winter programs have officially dropped!

Check out our lineup for engaging activities for your preschooler, enriching curriculum for your homeschooler, or programs for the whole family.

See the catalog and register: massaudubon.org/broadmeadowbrookprograms