Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Long Pasture's two and a half miles of trails wander through several Cape Cod habitats.
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Long Pasture is the home of Mass Audubon's Mid-Upper Cape wildlife sanctuaries and the Coastal Waterbird Program, our public sanctuaries include Long Pasture, Ashumet Holly, and Skunknett River.

For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be entered for a chance to win $5,000 cash or o...
09/14/2026

For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be entered for a chance to win $5,000 cash or one of three unforgettable experiences.

Every duck adopted helps support wildlife conservation, environmental education, and community engagement programs across southeast Massachusetts.

One river. One incoming tide. Thousands of ducks.
Will yours be the first to cross the finish line?
🏁🦆🌊 The Tide Decides.

🎟️ Adopt your duck today: massaudubon.org/duckderby See less

Discover a hidden Cape Cod treasure at Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary!Did you know this Falmouth sanctuary is home to ...
09/13/2026

Discover a hidden Cape Cod treasure at Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary!

Did you know this Falmouth sanctuary is home to the rare Coastal Plain Pondshore habitat? Unlike most ponds, Coastal Plain Pondshores are fed by groundwater, not rivers. As the underground water table rises and falls with the seasons, the shoreline is constantly transformed.

✨ Come explore this dynamic ecosystem and see what emerges! Plan your visit at massaudubon.org/ashumet

09/12/2026

Today’s the day, and Cape Cod couldn’t have delivered a more beautiful backdrop!

Take a behind-the-scenes look as we put the finishing touches on the Cape Cod Wildlife Festival and get ready to welcome hundreds of nature lovers for a day of wildlife, conservation, and family fun.

Join us anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm for this FREE community event. Meet local organizations working to protect wildlife and habitats across Cape Cod and beyond, enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, and don’t miss the exciting live animal shows at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Make a day of it by exploring the sanctuary’s scenic tidal flats, strolling the accessible All Persons Trail, or letting the kids run wild in the Nature Play Area.

We’re ready. The wildlife organizations are ready. All we need is you! See you soon!

The Cape Cod Wildlife Festival is tomorrow! 🌟Step inside a life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale, dive into h...
09/11/2026

The Cape Cod Wildlife Festival is tomorrow! 🌟

Step inside a life-sized inflatable North Atlantic right whale, dive into hands-on exhibits, and get up close with some fascinating creatures at a live animal show.

This free, family-friendly event packs in live music, mouthwatering sweet, savory, and frozen treats, plus chances to win wildlife-inspired prizes throughout the day. Don’t miss out on the live animal shows presented by the Amazing Animal Ambassadors at 11 am & 1 pm.

We hope to see you there!

Find event details and register at http://massaudubon.org/capecodwildlifefestival

With warm waters, migrating wildlife, quieter traffic, and fewer crowds September is one of the best times of year to ex...
09/09/2026

With warm waters, migrating wildlife, quieter traffic, and fewer crowds September is one of the best times of year to explore the Cape's coastal landscape.

Don't let the season pass you by! Join one of our upcoming programs:

🦪 Tidal Flat to Table Oyster Tour
Friday, September 11 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

🦎 16th Annual Cape Cod Wildlife Festival
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

🌿 Connecting with Nature Through QiGong
Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

🐦 Celebrate Cape Cod Clean Water Week: Early Bird Walk
Saturday, September 19 | 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Discover something new, reconnect with nature, and make the most of the season.

👉 Register today: www.massaudubon.org/longpastureprograms

From guided birding walks and paddling adventures to marine life cruises and island excursions, there are countless ways...
09/09/2026

From guided birding walks and paddling adventures to marine life cruises and island excursions, there are countless ways to connect with nature on land and water.

Your next adventure awaits. Explore upcoming programs and register at massaudubon.org/capeprograms

09/09/2026

🐸 Big news for one of Cape Cod’s rarest amphibians!

After more than a decade of conservation work, Eastern Spadefoot toads at Mass Audubon’s Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary in Falmouth have reached a major milestone. For the first time, young, translocated spadefoots successfully returned to restored vernal pools and reproduced naturally during two separate breeding events this summer, a critical step toward establishing a self-sustaining population.

This groundbreaking project is the first known effort to restore Eastern Spadefoots through the creation of breeding habitat. Over the course of the project, researchers released approximately 40,000 headstarted metamorphs (young toads that had completed their transformation from tadpoles into land‑dwelling juveniles) to the area. The goal has always been to help these rare amphibians reclaim the landscape on their own.

It's an exciting conservation success story and a powerful reminder that habitat restoration works. 💚

Read the full story: https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/long-pasture/news/a-breakthrough-year-for-spadefoot-toads-on-cape-cod

Stop by on Saturday, September 12, from 10 am–3 pm for the Cape Cod Wildlife Festival! 🎉This free, family-friendly celeb...
09/07/2026

Stop by on Saturday, September 12, from 10 am–3 pm for the Cape Cod Wildlife Festival! 🎉

This free, family-friendly celebration invites nature lovers of all ages to connect with wildlife experts and discover how we are working to protect local animals and their habitats.

Drop by the sanctuary to explore hands-on exhibits and wildlife-themed activities, groove to live music, savor delicious eats from local food trucks, and connect with some of the region’s top wildlife experts to discover how they work to protect local animals and their habitats.

Save your spot at http://massaudubon.org/capecodwildlifefestival

🦆 Ready, Set, Quack... Duck Derby is Back!For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be en...
09/05/2026

🦆 Ready, Set, Quack... Duck Derby is Back!

For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be entered for a chance to win $5,000 cash or one of three unforgettable experiences:

🦋 Backyard Habitat Makeover
Transform your yard or community space into a thriving haven for wildlife.

🌊 Coastal Birds Expedition
Explore Massachusetts' coastal habitats alongside the experts working to protect them.

🦉 Up Close & Wild Animal Encounter
Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable experience with one of Mass Audubon's animal ambassadors.

Every duck you sponsor helps support Mass Audubon's conservation, environmental education, and community engagement programs across southeast Massachusetts.

🎟️ Adopt your duck today: http://massaudubon.org/duckderby

09/04/2026

September brings rafting loons, Woodchucks bulking up, and the Fall equinox!

What are you looking forward to this month?

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

Address

345 Bone Hill Rd
Barnstable, MA
02637

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+15083627475

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