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Wildlife refuge in Massachusetts

Boston Nature Center
TypeWildlife sanctuary, nature center
Location500 Walk Hill Street
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°17′17″N 71°06′04″W / 42.28806°N 71.10111°W / 42.28806; -71.10111
Area67 acres (27 ha)
Created2000
Operated byMassachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking trails2 miles
WebsiteBoston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts is a 67-acre (27 ha) wildlife refuge of the Massachusetts Audubon Society that opened in 2002 with the dedication of a new building, the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center. "On the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the Boston Nature Center is a community-based urban sanctuary. Trails and boardwalks traverse meadows and wetlands, home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies, and more than 350 species of plants. Year-round programs help foster an appreciation for nature and the environment."

The center's 2020 Strategic Plan sets out numerous goals in three broad areas: Connect People and Nature for the Benefit of Both, Protect and Care for Land and Habitats of Significance, and Address the Challenges of Climate Change.

Community garden at Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center

A portion of the Nature Center's land has been used since 1969 as the Clark Cooper Community Garden. The garden, which is managed by the Boston Food Forest Coalition, makes 300 individual plots available to community members.

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References

  1. Galluzzo, John J. (2005). Mass Audubon. Arcadia. p. 122. ISBN 0-7385-3782-9.
  2. "Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary".
  3. "Boston Nature Center 2020 Strategic Plan" (PDF). MassAudubon. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  4. "Jim Clark, civic leader in Mattapan, dies at 78". Dorchester Reporter. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  5. "Clark Cooper Community Garden". Facebook. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  6. "Boston Nature Center Food Forest". Boston Food Forest Coalition. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
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