Mass Audubon Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary A vast expanse of cold-water streams, ponds, forest, and woodlands, Tidmarsh is a 450-plus acre landscape permanently protected for all to enjoy.
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Once a working cranberry farm, this landscape underwent the largest freshwater ecological restoration.

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

Watch your step... toadlet season is here!Tiny toadlets are emerging across the sanctuary and can be spotted hopping alo...
09/12/2026

Watch your step... toadlet season is here!

Tiny toadlets are emerging across the sanctuary and can be spotted hopping along trails and roads.

If you encounter one, take a moment to admire it, but leave it where you found it. And if a toadlet does happen to p*e on you when picked up, don't take it personally. It's a harmless defense mechanism and their way of saying, "Please put me down!"

Toads do not need to remain near water and can travel surprisingly long distances. Please do not place them in the water or move them closer to it. They know exactly where they need to be!

Keep an eye out on your next visit. You never know when one of these miniature hoppers might cross your path!

School is back in session, but there's still plenty of time to get outside and explore!🍂 From tagging Monarch butterflie...
09/09/2026

School is back in session, but there's still plenty of time to get outside and explore!

🍂 From tagging Monarch butterflies for community science to family birding adventures, creative nature programs, and a moonlit stroll under the full moon, there's something for everyone this September.

📅 Coming Up at Tidmarsh:
• September 16: Monarch Tagging for Community Science
• September 17: Fall Fun-omena: Nature & Art with Manomet Branch Library
• September 26: Family Bird Walk
• September 26: Full Moon Discovery Stroll

Find even more ways to connect with nature and reserve your spot at massaudubon.org/tidmarshprograms.

Sweet pepperbush (Clethra) is blooming, drawing native bees and hummingbirds to its fragrant flowers. Goldenrod and Joe-...
09/08/2026

Sweet pepperbush (Clethra) is blooming, drawing native bees and hummingbirds to its fragrant flowers. Goldenrod and Joe-Pye w**d are bursting into bloom, providing a vital late-season food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Soon, milkw**d will begin to go to seed, supporting a wide variety of native insects, including the monarch butterfly.

Take a stroll through the gardens, meadows, and fields to see how these native plants are creating a buzz of activity while helping wildlife thrive.

09/05/2026

The 2026 Duck Derby is making a splash on Monday, September 28, in Westport! Thousands of sponsored rubber ducks will race the tide on the Slocums River for a chance to win exciting prizes, all while supporting wildlife sanctuaries, environmental education, conservation, and community engagement across Southeast Massachusetts.

For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support a great cause, and cheer your racer to the finish line!

💛 Sponsor your duck today: massaudubon.org/duckderby

Coastal Plain Pondshores can be found in the Plymouth area too! Learn all about these unique and rare ecosystems 👇
09/04/2026

Coastal Plain Pondshores can be found in the Plymouth area too! Learn all about these unique and rare ecosystems 👇

Have you had any recent outdoor wildlife sightings or adventures? Share all about it in the comments!
09/03/2026

Have you had any recent outdoor wildlife sightings or adventures? Share all about it in the comments!

🦆 Ready, Set, Quack... Duck Derby is Back!For just $10, you can sponsor a duck, support wildlife conservation, and be en...
08/29/2026

🦆 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

08/27/2026

Join us and Governor Maura Healey this Sunday, August 30 at 10 AM for the YES on 6 Rally at Hammond Pond Trailhead in Chestnut Hill!

Show your support for protecting water and nature in Massachusetts, and pick up free campaign swag like lawn signs and buttons!

Save your spot: https://actionnetwork.org/events/yes-on-6-rally-w-governor-healey/

That's a wrap on this year's Science of the South Shore series at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library!One ...
08/25/2026

That's a wrap on this year's Science of the South Shore series at the Manomet Branch of the Plymouth Public Library!

One of the young naturalists from our final session was so inspired by meeting Shelly the turtle that he couldn't wait to keep the adventure going at home.

His parent shared this note along with the amazing creation pictured here:

"As soon as we got home, he wanted to craft a turtle body that he could attach to the turtle shell he had painted at class. He named it Shelly, like the real Shelly he got to meet at class."

We'd say Shelly's new look is absolutely turtle-rific! Moments like these remind us that a connection with nature doesn't end when class is over. 🌿🐢✨

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Plymouth, MA
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