Blue Hills Trailside Museum

09/02/2026

Welcome to September! What are you looking forward to the most?

September brings rafting loons, Woodchucks bulking up, and the Fall equinox!

What are you looking forward to this month?

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

08/29/2026

We hope you dig into the weekend and have as much fun as Dozer the skunk digging into an enrichment full of snacks!

08/26/2026

RSVP below to join Mass Audubon and rally for Yes on 6!

We’re rallying for Question 6!

Join campaign supporters and Governor Maura Healey at Hammond Pond Trailhead in Chestnut Hill on Sunday, August 30 at 10 AM.

Stop by and be the first to get official YES on 6 lawn signs and campaign materials!

RSVP to attend: https://actionnetwork.org/events/yes-on-6-rally-w-governor-healey/

08/21/2026

Get exclusive access to the Norman Smith Education Center observation tower atop Chickatawbut Hill for fantastic views of the Boston skyline, expansive wildlife sightings, and a guided hike with your family. 🌇

Secure your spot and register today! 👇
https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/blue-hills/103307-boston-skyline-fall-wildlife-atop-chickatawbut-hill

08/14/2026

Kit the Red Fox is excited to tell you that both the museum and the outdoor exhibits will be open on Labor Day!

08/05/2026

Happy International Owl Appreciation Day to all the owls at Blue Hills Trailside Museum and the wonderful staff that care for them! 🦉

08/03/2026

Hello August! What are you looking forward to most?

Hello, August! This new month brings Ghost Pipes in the woods, Monarch Butterflies on milkweed, coyotes howling, and more.

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

07/28/2026

We had a blast exploring at our recent Nature Journaling program! 🎨

Our adventurous participants made a rainbow scavenger hunt zine that folds back up into a little book and a chromatography experiment to look at the hidden pigments in the leaves. 🍂

Check out all of our upcoming programs 👇
massaudubon.org/bluehillsprograms

07/23/2026

It’s National Animal Care Appreciation Week and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the hard work of our wildlife care staff! 🦊

Not every part of their job is glamorous or fun but everything they do ensures that the animals have clean, healthy, enriching lives despite not being able to survive in the wild.

Plan your visit today to learn more about the animals we have in our care and why they are there 👇
massaudubon.org/bluehills

07/18/2026

Want a closer encounter with our wildlife? 🦅

Every Sunday at 11 am & 1 pm, our educators bring out some of our amazing animal ambassadors for a closer view while answering questions about the species and they fit into our larger ecosystem.

No registration required
Included with museum admission

Learn more 👇
https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/blue-hills-trailside-museum/programs-activities/drop-in-for-up-close-animal-encounters-at-trailside-museum