Places to Explore

Find a Place to Explore

Get outdoors at one of our wildlife sanctuaries or partner properties, from the Berkshires to the Cape & Islands.

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Gardens & Gardening

Wander through a native pollinator garden, learn about beekeeping, and find gardening programs!
Black-and-white Warbler

What in the Warblers?

Every May, warblers migrate north from their southern winter locations in their colorful breeding plumage, giving birders the chance for a closer look at these spectacular winged beauties. Check out where and what to look for.
Trout Lily © Richard Welch

Take a Walk on the Wildflower Side

To help you fully appreciate this spring wildflower season here are some tips for where to look, what to look for, and when to find all kinds of spectacular blooms.
Skunk Cabbage © Kathy Pillsbury

Four Early Signs of Spring

Long before the trees leaf out and baby songbirds hatch, you can look for these early signs that a new season is finally arriving.
Carolina Spring Beauty

Spring's Fleeting Blooms

Early spring marks the prime time for a small handful of whimsical flowers to shine: spring ephemerals. A keen eye can transform your next early spring walk into a floral treasure hunt.
Endicott, Wenham

The Unfolding Fern Story

Ferns are noted for their beautiful, lacy foliage on the forest floor, but there is a lot more to say about this interesting group of plants than their famous greenery.