In This Issue

♦ The Upside Of Snow 
♦ A Switch Worth Making
♦ Where Are We Now?
♦ Birders Meeting
♦ Connect With Us

Sweet Sap

It will soon be that delicious time of year when our sugar maples are bursting with the sweet sap that we use to make maple syrup. Fortunately, we have many ways to enjoy this time-honored tradition, from sugaring tours to pancake breakfasts.

Find a maple sugaring event near you.

Think Summer

Warm up with the thought of sunny days and happy kids. Registration is now open for all of Mass Audubon's 17 day camps and our overnight camp, Wildwood, located in Rindge, New Hampshire. Find out what all the excitement is about.

Learn more!

Land Trust Conference

The 2015 Mass Land Conservation Conference convened by the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition will take place on March 21 at Worcester Technical High School. Once again, Mass Audubon is proud to be a benefactor sponsor of this fantastic event.

Learn more and register.

Save The Date!

On Saturday, April 25, join us for our fun and family-friendly Statewide Volunteer Day. Enjoy getting outdoors, reconnecting with nature, and helping one of 15 wildlife sanctuaries tackle its spring “to-do” list.

Learn more and find a list of participating sanctuaries.

Quick Guide To Eagles

Our latest Quick Guide takes a closer look at our national bird: the bald eagle.    

Get the guide and be sure to share it!

Banner photo taken at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dartmouth.

The Upside Of Snow 

	© Gayle Kornman

All this snow may be snarling traffic, canceling school, and putting our shovels and snowblowers to the test. But it's also providing a perfect canvas for a host of winter activities from snowshoeing to animal tracking to photography.

So embrace the snow and bundle up to join us for some fun activities this winter. You’ll be glad you did!

Find some fun winter activities near you.

A Switch Worth Making

You’ve switched out lightbulbs and replaced old appliances with Energy Star ones. You bring your own bags to the grocery store and fill them with organic, locally grown produce. You’ve had an energy audit and properly insulated all of your home’s nooks and crannies.

Short of installing solar panels, which may not be feasible or affordable, what can you do to green your house even more?

Learn about a simple and affordable way to significantly reduce your impact.

Where In Mass Audubon Are We Now?

Congratulations to everyone who guessed that the last photo featured in Explorations was taken at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln. Of those with correct guesses, Dana of Arlington, MA, was chosen at random to be the lucky winner of a pocket field guide.

Ready to guess another Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary?

This sanctuary is beloved by photographers for its diversity of wildlife. An expansive grassland habitat provides crucial nesting areas for bobolinks and Savannah sparrows. Its bridges, easy paths, and large observation blinds make it a welcoming place for all nature lovers.

	© Jacob Hoss

Email your guess by March 15 and you could win a pocket field guide.

Join Us For The 2015 Birders Meeting

Every March, birders from around New England have come together to attend Mass Audubon’s annual Birders Meeting. Engaging speakers from around the country join together with top-notch vendors for a wonderful, daylong event.

This year's meeting, which will take place on March 7 at Bentley University in Waltham, will focus on Managing for Birds: Balancing the needs of wildlife and people.

Get a full lineup of speakers and reserve a spot today.

Connect With Us

Keep up-to-date, share photos and wildlife sightings, and more!