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Boston Nature Center And Wildlife Sanctuary

Name: Boston Nature Center And Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA, 02126, US

500 Walk Hill Street

Mattapan, MA 02126

617-983-8500

Located just outside of downtown Boston on the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the Boston Nature Center (BNC) 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.

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