Nature Walk
Take some time explore the ecosystems around you in your backyard, the local park, a hike at a national or state park, or a walk on the beach.
Learn what we discovered on our nature walk
in a forest ecosystem
What would you like to do?
A scavenger hunt?
Try the Mass Audobon Society fun family-friendly Spring Bingo cards!
Circle what you find on a nature walk, in your backyard, a neighborhood walk or walk in a park.
Check off what you find each time you take a spring walk. Here's a collecting page
Collect clues about an ecosystem you are walking through and try Our Ecosystem Activity?
Take a nice quiet walk?
Before you go on your nature walk!
Think about getting prepared!
Check the weather and dress for it
Bring sunscreen
Bring some water
Bring a camera
Bring a field guide
Bring notebook & pencil to draw or write what you find
Resources to get started
Finding Places for Nature Walks Throughout NewEngland
Trustees.org of Massachusetts
Listing of Massachusett State Parks
Massachusetts Audobon's Recommendations
Looking for family friendly Field Guides?
National Audobon Society Field Guide to New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachuesetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. National Audobon Society Field Guides
Nature Track in MA: Pocket Guide by Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife.
Peterson's First Guides for Ages 7+
Looking for Family Friendly Outdoor Activities?
Massachusetts Audobon Family Activities