Blue Hills Trailside Museum

06/02/2026

What are you most looking forward to this June?

June has arrived! We're looking forward to the summer solstice, flickering fireflies, Luna Moths and more. What are you excited to see?

Download, print, and screen read here: massaudubon.org/almanac

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Nature is for everyone. No matter who you are or how you identify, the natural world welcomes you with open arms 🌈🌳

This Pride Month, be you by getting outdoors, celebrating with your friends and family, and joining one of Mass Audubon’s Pride programs across the state. Learn more about the festivities: massaudubon.org/pride

05/29/2026

To help remember different bird sounds, mnemonics phrases are often used. For Barred Owl hoots, we use the phrase "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?"

Tag the person that cooks for you in the comments to thank them!

05/27/2026

Happy World Otter Day!

River otters are highly intelligent with tight social bonds. Their webbed feet and streamlined, muscular bodies make them great swimmers. Although they spend most of their time in the water, river otters also play and travel on land.

Celebrate Otter Day by visiting Ginger the River Otter at Blue Hills Trailside Museum.

05/26/2026

Mass Audubon’s Pride Festival is back on June 13 at Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton! 🎉🌈

From 11 am-2 pm, bring your friends and allies to grab a scavenger hunt, meet live animals, get your face painted, take a guided hike, grab some grub at a food truck, and make art with the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon.

We hope you join us to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in the great outdoors during this free event for all ages.

Get the details: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/blue-hills/103519-pride-celebration-at-trailside-museum

This June, we’re celebrating Pride Month with festivals, hikes, and fun outdoor activities that welcome all identities. 

05/22/2026

The weekend is almost here, and you know what that means: drop-in, jaw-dropping animal encounters!

Stop by Saturdays 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to meet a beloved animal ambassador up close.

Best of all? It's included with the price of admission!

05/19/2026

Do you remember the magic of meeting a new friend while exploring an interactive museum?

For Steph and her daughter, they made those memories together at Trailside:
"My 3 year old daughter and I decided to spend our afternoon at the Trailside Museum. We met a kestrel and learned about how harmful rodenticide can be to our feathered friends, we met an outgoing otter who was happy to swim in the water before coming up to land to say hi. Best of all, she made friends with another little girl! They went on a nature walk and saw Bald Eagles and owls and collected acorns and tossed them in the stream. The girls then ran around the museum where they counted how many chestnuts a chipmunk could fit in its mouth. All in all an enriching and fun filled day!"

Thanks for sharing your wild story, Steph! If you have your own wild story to share, submit it to our Wild for Wildlife Giveaway at https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/go-wild-for-wildlife/wild-stories-giveaway-entry-form

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05/13/2026

Thanks for having us!

05/12/2026

Have you ever wondered what the forest sounds like after dark? 🦉✨

As the sun goes down over the Blue Hills, the wild wakes up! Venture along trails around the Trailside Museum with our naturalists as shadows deepen and nocturnal life stirs. Lift moss-covered logs, listen for owls calling from the treetops, and discover the thrilling nightlife most people never see. 🌲🌙

Perfect for families!

📅 Friday, May 15
📍 Blue Hills Trailside Museum
🔗 https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/blue-hills/101617-evening-nature-exploration

📷 Nancy Graupner