Boston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts is a 67-acre (27 ha) wildlife refuge of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The Nature Center is "on the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the Boston Nature Center is a community-based urban sanctuary. Trails and boardwalks traverse meadows and wetlands, home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 species of plants. Year-round programs help foster an appreciation for nature and the environment."[1]

Boston Nature Center
TypeWildlife sanctuary, nature center
Location500 Walk Hill Street
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°17′17″N 71°06′04″W
Area67 acres (27 ha)
Created2000
Operated byMassachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking trails2 miles
WebsiteBoston Nature Center

The center's 2020 Strategic Plan sets out numerous goals in three broad areas: Connect People and Nature for the Benefit of Both, Protect and Care for Land and Habitats of Significance, and Address the Challenges of Climate Change.[2]

References
  1. "Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary".
  2. "Boston Nature Center 2020 Strategic Plan" (PDF). MassAudubon. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
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