Blue Hills Trailside Museum

10/26/2026

What better way to celebrate fall than a family owl prowl that begins with an up-close encounter where you will learn all about what makes these birds beloved icons and successful nighttime hunters?

Then take what you have learned out to the trails during their most vocal and active time of year to spot them in the wild with a guide! 🦉

Space is limited so secure your spot at the link below 👇
https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/blue-hills/104084-owls-up-close-in-the-wild

10/16/2026

That's what Chloe, our Virgina Opossum, thinks about Mondays. She can't read so she doesn't know that it's actually Thursday.

But you can come visit her Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm inside the museum!

10/07/2026

Scouts, this one's for you!

Spend a morning completing exciting activity stations designed by a lifetime Girl Scout member to hit badge requirements precisely.

Badges being offered:

Daisies: Shapes in Nature
Brownies: Shapes in Nature, First Aid
Juniors: Shapes in Nature, First Aid
Cadette: First Aid
Senior: First Aid

Secure your spot 👇
https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/blue-hills/104074-scout-badge-day

10/02/2026

Happy fall!

Hello, October!

This month brings wardrobe changes for goldfinches, migrating Turkey Vultures, and Woodchucks packing on the pounds.

What are you looking forward to this month?

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

09/29/2026

Want a closer encounter with our wildlife? 🦅

Every Saturday at 12:30 & 2:00 pm, our educators bring out some of our amazing animal ambassadors for a closer view while answering questions about the species.

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

09/29/2026

Action Alert 🚨

Action Alert 🚨

Raptors and other wildlife need you. If you've enjoyed connecting with the wildlife ambassadors at Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm and Blue Hills Trailside Museum, now's your chance to speak up for these species.

Soon, the state legislature’s Mass Ready Act Conference Committee will decide whether to adopt an amendment permitting towns to ban the use of anticoagulant rodent poisons, which are harming thousands of wildlife and pets in Massachusetts every year, on all property (including private).

Sign by September 30! We need the Conference Committee to hear from as many supporters as possible before they decide. Let’s get this amendment included in the final version of the Mass Ready Act to protect our wildlife and pets.

TAKE ACTION 👉 https://bit.ly/Petition4ConferenceCommittee

09/15/2026

ACTION ALERT 🚨

ACTION ALERT 🚨

Soon, the state legislature’s Mass Ready Act Conference Committee will decide whether to adopt an amendment permitting towns to ban the use of anticoagulant rodent poisons, which are harming thousands of wildlife and pets in Massachusetts every year, on all property (including private).

Sign our letter today! We need the Conference Committee to hear from as many supporters as possible before they decide. Let’s get this amendment included in the final version of the Mass Ready Act to protect our wildlife and pets.

TAKE ACTION 👉 https://bit.ly/Petition4ConferenceCommittee

09/09/2026

Both the Trailside Museum and the outdoor exhibits will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, 9/10/26. We will reopen for normal hours on Friday at 9 am.