Future Goals
Mass Audubon is focused on immediate action to respond to significant, urgent challenges that Massachusetts wildlife, people, and habitats face: loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. Our goals include:
Resilient Landscapes
• Accelerate the pace of protection on our most ecologically important lands
• Exponentially expand the restoration and stewardship of critical coastal and forested ecosystems to address the climate and biodiversity crises
• Conserve the migratory birds of Massachusetts and elevate them as conservation ambassadors
Access to Nature
• Close the nature gap by increasing urban green spaces and providing nature-based education in the communities that are the most nature deprived.
• Increase access to our sanctuaries and nature-based camps
• Expand early career opportunities for young professionals underrepresented in the conservation field
Mobilize to Fight Climate Change
• Achieve the state’s 2050 Net Zero Emissions goals
• Mobilize our members to advocate for climate change solutions
• Empower a new generation by increasing climate literacy statewide
Our Sanctuaries: Grow a Love for Nature
• Engage people in nature-based experiences at our sanctuaries
• Build and maintain spaces that promote a sense of belonging and connection with the natural world.
Fundraising Opportunities
18th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
Saturday, August 9 · 12:00-4:00 PM
For nearly two decades, The Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival has routinely attracted over 400 people of all ages to celebrate butterflies and nature at Broad Meadow Brook, the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England.
Explore butterfly gardens, observe live caterpillars, create nature-inspired art, and participate in hands-on activities led by our dedicated staff and volunteers. The sanctuary comes alive with educational exhibits, crafts, face painting, and vendors.
Funds raised by this annual event provide essential support for Mass Audubon’s conservation, nature education, and advocacy work in Central Massachusetts and beyond.
To learn more or become a sponsor, visit: massaudubon.org/butterflyfestival
Giving Opportunities
Fund for Nature We all need nature—and nature needs us. The time people spend outdoors has never been more important. Donations to Mass Audubon sustain and grow our conservation, education, and advocacy efforts across the state.
Local Fundraising Opportunities Across the Commonwealth, Mass Audubon’s regional teams have many opportunities for potential funders to get involved and support local activities and events. Visit massaudubon.org/give for more information.
Leadership Friends Become a part of a dedicated and passionate group of individuals who embody what it
means to be nature heroes. Leadership Friends provide critical funds to help safeguard our land and habitats, protect our birds and wildlife, and teach and inspire the next generation.
More Ways to Support this Work Visit massaudubon.org/give to learn about more giving opportunities such as our Kids to Camp Fund and Gift Planning.
Volunteer Opportunities
At Mass Audubon, we believe that every person can make a positive impact when it comes to protecting the nature of Massachusetts! And one of the best (and most enjoyable) ways you can make an immediate difference is by volunteering your time. Visit massaudubon.org/volunteer for more information and to start volunteering today!
We welcome individuals, families, and groups of all ages and abilities to lend a hand at one of our wildlife sanctuaries or at Mass Audubon headquarters in Lincoln. Whether you only have one Saturday morning to commit or are available one afternoon each week, you can make a difference at Mass Audubon.
For people who can make an ongoing commitment to a few hours each week, there are many opportunities—as front desk or gift shop volunteers, volunteer educators, property crew volunteers, or wildlife care volunteers.
Some volunteer positions are seasonal in nature, requiring a short-term commitment of several months. These include nest box monitors and other citizen science positions.
Special events and special projects— such as beach cleanups, fall festivals, and Earth Month volunteer days— provide one-day opportunities for volunteers with busy schedules.
Leadership
David O’Neill, Executive Director
Board Members
Beth Kressley Goldstein, Board Chair
Stuart Armstrong
Robert P. Ball, Treasurer
Joel Barrera,Peter Bernard, Vice Chair
Tracey Bolotnick
Shannon Cabot
Scott Edwards
Andrew Falender
Lorna Gibson
Beth Kressley Goldstein, Chair
Jacob Hesterman
Brian Hicks
Ann Hollingsworth
Linda Jones
Christopher Klem, Vice Chair
Nagesh Mahanthappa, Vice Chair
Robert Murchison
Albert Nierenberg
David Phelan
Candace Lun Plotkin
Thomas Pounds
Peter Rosenblum
Patricia Spence
Suzie Tapson
Randolph Wentworth
Delphine Zurkiya
