Opportunities From: Mass Audubon

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! Spend your morning cleaning up and spreading wood chips on our trails as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be outdoors on the sanctuary trail system for the morning.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

Due to the physical nature of our project and the tools we’ll be using, this project is only for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Habitat!

Spend your morning helping with a variety of projects such as garden clean-up, invasive plant removal, and trail maintenance as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. This is an outdoor opportunity and some projects require walking on uneven surfaces, potentially using hand tools, some bending and lifting. 

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone 15 and younger will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian. 16–17-year-olds may volunteer independently, but will need to bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian that will be emailed to you in advance.

Parking is limited, so carpooling strongly encouraged.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Habitat at habitat@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” For large group inquiries, please email Trish Vosburg at tvosburg@massaudubon.org. Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning along the salt marsh at Wellfleet Bay helping us maintain diamondback terrapin nesting gardens as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. We'll work on maintaining nesting "gardens" for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of turtle, by weeding and pulling grass and other vegetation from their nesting areas. A member of our Turtle Research Team will be leading this project.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized. 

This opportunity is for volunteers 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer portal, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping us "wake up" our Pollinator Garden and get ready for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be pulling weeds, removing dead growth from last year, pruning, and tidying up the gardens adjacent to the Nature Center and around the Nature Play Area.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is for volunteers 18 and older.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Ocean at 508-349-2615 or osilver@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping with us in our Nature Play Area and Campground, cleaning up after the winter as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be rebuilding the "Eagles Nest" by gathering sticks and fashioning them into the "nest". We will also pull weeds and spread mulch.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly - we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Stony Brook!

Spend your morning helping to spruce up and spread wood chips in Stony Brook's Nature Play Area as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be picking branches and other winter debris then unloading, distributing, and spreading wood chips to provide a safe surface among the play elements. Shovels, wheelbarrows, and rakes will be provided. 

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized. 

This project is family-friendly - we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the "Respond" button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner - and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking "Respond as Group." Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the "Add Me" button to add yourself to the group, and use the "Add Volunteer" button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader ( look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner - and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary!

Spend your morning helping to clean-up and revamp the sanctuary for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be spreading mulch, removing invasive plant species, weeding key areas, refreshing accessible trails with gravel, and assisting with general trail maintenance. We will also tend to our native pollinator garden to support the health of local bees, butterflies, and other wildlife.

All tools will be provided: we will also have gloves available, but feel free to bring your preferred pair!

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone 15 and younger will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian. 16–17-year-olds may volunteer independently and will need to bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian that will be emailed to you in advance.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Shannon Cahill at scahill@massaudubon.org or by calling 413-728-4852.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Pawtucket Farm!

Spend your morning helping with property maintenance as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be working on cleaning up the property or removing invasives along the entrance trail.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

Due to the physical nature of our project and the tools we’ll be using, this project is only for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at North River Wildlife Sanctuary!

Spend your morning working with sanctuary staff to clean up the native gardens and walking trails as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. Learn about the invasive plant species that currently inhabit the sanctuary, why they are detrimental to the ecosystem, and how to identify them.

Before getting to work, start the day with a hot cup of coffee and breakfast as you take in the beauty of nature, get to know other volunteers, and learn about the importance of the work that you will be doing. After your work for the morning is done, enjoy free admission to the sanctuary for the remainder of the day and hit the trails or explore our visitor center.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Nicole at southeast@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center!

Spend your morning helping to prepare our gardens for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be creating a foundation for our new native plant demonstration garden by edging, digging up lawn, laying down cardboard, and spreading soil and mulch. We will also revive our "Bird Garden" and other garden beds around the property for spring by raking, digging, and hauling debris.

Participants should wear closed toe shoes and bring their own gloves (we will have extra gloves for anyone who doesn’t have them). We will provide rakes and edgers.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Magazine Beach Park!

Spend your afternoon working on improving habitat quality and surveying wildlife as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. Volunteers will form small groups who walk around the park categorizing the flora and fauna they find while picking up trash in the park.

Bring your own water bottle; light snacks will be provided.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone 15 and younger will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian. 16–17-year-olds may volunteer independently and will need to bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian that will be emailed to you in advance.

There is limited parking at Magazine Beach Park, so please avoid driving if possible.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Paul at pkelley@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary!

Spend your morning with us to "wake up" our gardens and get ready for spring as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day.  We will be working on our Food Forest and Bird Gardens pulling weeds, removing dead growth from last year, pruning, and tidying up the gardens.

Before getting to work, start the day with a cup of coffee and breakfast snacks as you take in the beauty of nature, get to know other volunteers, and learn about the importance of the work you will be doing. After your work in the morning is done, enjoy free admission to the Sanctuary for the remainder of the day and hit the trails.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated.

This opportunity is for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Joppa Flats Education Center!

Spend your morning helping with our annual salt marsh cleanup as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. This is the second of two salt marsh clean-ups happening at Joppa Flats on Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be "spring cleaning" the salt marsh behind the Joppa Flats Education Center, and participants assist with the sorting of collected materials and will write their totals on data sheets provided. Live animals from the salt marsh including minnows, green crabs and horseshoe crabs will be on site.

All participants should dress for the weather, wear waterproof footwear and bring a rake and work/garden gloves and trash grabbing tongs if you have them.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Joppa Flats directly at 978-462-9998 or joppaflats@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Joppa Flats Education Center!

Spend your morning helping with our annual salt marsh cleanup as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. This is the first of two salt marsh cleanups happening at Joppa Flats on Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be "spring cleaning" the salt marsh behind the Joppa Flats Education Center, and participants assist with the sorting of collected materials and will write their totals on data sheets provided. Live animals from the salt marsh including minnows, green crabs and horseshoe crabs will be on site.

All participants should dress for the weather, wear waterproof footwear and bring a rake and work/garden gloves and trash grabbing tongs if you have them.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Joppa Flats directly at 978-462-9998 or joppaflats@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning extracting and removing invasive species like bittersweet from our trails as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day!

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

Due to the tools we’ll be using, this project is only for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning sprucing up the Butterfly Garden for seasonal pollinators and visitors as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help with cleaning garden beds, raking paths, and cutting back shrubs and vines. Hand tools such as rakes, pruners, and cultivators will be provided as well as kneeling pads and gloves for working in the garden.

Bring your own water bottle; light snacks will be provided.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact felixneck@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning working on cleaning up and organizing the Nature Play Zone to get it ready for the busy spring and summer seasons as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help rake and clear the area of leaves and debris, load mulch in wheelbarrows and spread it across the area and under certain features. They might deconstruct temporary tree structures and reset the area's boundaries. Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a morning of service at Drumlin Farm!

As part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day, help Drumlin Farm staff with habitat restoration - pulling invasive plants and cutting back overgrowth. Healthy habitats support the sanctuary's birds, insects, and mammals. We'll supply the equipment; you supply the effort!

This task is physical and requires walking on uneven surfaces, some bending & lifting, and using hand tools.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is for adults age 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. Then sign-in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account. Be sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Broadmoor!

Spend your morning helping with invasive plant removal as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be removing large clumps of buckthorn from our bench/overlook area in the Old Orchard Meadow. We have large clumps of buckthorn that have been mowed many times and have a lot of mature stump sprouts. This has created large clumps that need to be removed, which will require digging out the large root ball and help to transport it to the nearby dumping area. We'll appreciate the volunteer help with this task!

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

Due to the physical nature of our project and the tools we’ll be using, this project is only for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Broad Meadow Brook!

Spend your morning helping to remove Garlic Mustard, a fast-growing invasive plant, as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be pulling and removing the garlic mustard by hand and bagging it for disposal. Volunteers will spread out along the All Persons Trail and Frog Pond trail, a maximum distance of 0.5 miles from the Visitor Center one-way. Work gloves and trash bags will be provided.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Broad Meadow Brook!

Spend your morning helping us prepare craft materials for our upcoming community events as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. Tasks will include cutting, sorting, and light assembly of nature arts and crafts. All materials and instructions will be provided. This is an indoor activity in an accessible space.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact 508-753-6087 or bmbrook@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Brewster's Woods Wildlife Sanctuary!

Spend your morning helping with invasive plant removal as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be working on pulling Garlic Mustard in an area adjacent to our main trail.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized. 

The area can be boggy at times, so boots or good shoes are highly recommended. Gloves, bug spray, and sunscreen are also recommended. 

Due to the physical nature of our project and the tools we’ll be using, this project is only for adult volunteers aged 18 and older.

We will meet in front of the Garage at 221 Balls Hill Rd (next to the blue work truck).

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Boston Nature Center!

Spend your morning working on trail maintenance, play-yard refurbishment, and waking up pollinator gardens as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. Volunteers will be provided with the tools and equipment needed to help clear litter and debris, weed pollinator gardens, remove invasive plants, and refresh our preschool play yards.

Bring your own water bottle; light snacks will be provided.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone 15 and younger will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian. 16–17-year-olds may volunteer independently and will need to bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian that will be emailed to you in advance.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact Heather at 617-983-8500 or hdeschenes@massaudubon.org.

How to Register
Any groups of 10 or more people interested in participating should email Kahlil at kmitchellsmith@massaudubon.org directly.

To sign up to volunteer, click the "Respond" button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the "Submit Opportunity" response button on the next page and look for the green banner- and an email- indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking "Respond as Group." Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the "Add Me" button to add yourself to the group, and use the "Add Volunteer" button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click "Finish". Look for the green banner- and an email- indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Blue Hills Trailside Museum!

Spend your morning helping with tidying up our outdoor exhibits and native plant garden as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. Volunteers will work alongside Trailside staff and members of the Massachusetts Master Gardeners weeding, raking, and sprucing up the Native Plant Gardens and outdoor exhibits for the warmer months ahead.

Please bring your own work/gardening gloves and any handheld tools you prefer working with. Other equipment, such as rakes and wheelbarrows, will be provided.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary! Spend your morning helping to ready the sanctuary for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be doing general spring maintenance projects, including invasive species removal and trail clearing around the sanctuary to get everything ready for our busy spring and summer seasons.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone 15 and younger will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian. 16–17-year-olds may volunteer independently and will need to bring a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian that will be emailed to you in advance. 

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact arcadia@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.