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The boardwalk leads to a grove of beech trees right in the middle of Kingfisher Pond, where wood ducks, black ducks, and Canada geese can often be seen.
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At Stony Brook, an extensive boardwalk system allows you to follow along the edge of Teal Marsh for a great view of turtles, fish, muskrats, and great blue herons. In the summer, keep an eye and ear out for the buzz of activity in the butterfly garden by the nature center.

11/02/2026

Who's Living in Your Leaf Pile? 🍁🍂

That pile of fallen leaves might not seem like much to us, but to tiny insects and other creepy-crawlies, it's an important habitat. Come Stony Brook on Saturday, November 7 to dig into the secret world hiding beneath the leaves.

We'll use bug boxes and magnifiers to get a close-up look at the creatures that call leaf piles home, discover who's eating whom in the forest food web, and learn why leaving the leaves can be one of the best things you do for wildlife.

Perfect for curious kids ages 3-6 and their grownups!

Register today: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/stony-brook/103734-who-s-living-in-your-leaf-pile

📸: Annie Gee

11/01/2026

It’s November!

Download, print, and screen Mass Audubon’s latest Outdoor Almanac here: massaudubon.org/almanac

November is here!

Cooler weather brings migrating birds, sheltering mammals, and opportunities for wildlife tracking.

What are you looking forward to?

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

10/29/2026

Seeing the sanctuary through the lens of our visitors is always a treat! 🍁

This beautiful fall photo was shared by one of our longtime Members. Thank you for sharing your perspective and capturing the beautiful colors at Stony Brook this autumn.

📸: Doug Wauchope

10/26/2026

Who's living in your leaf pile? 🍁🍂🐛

On Saturday, November 7, discover the tiny world hidden beneath fallen leaves at Stony Brook together with your family. Using bug boxes and magnifiers, families look for and learn about the insects, arthropods, and other small creatures that help keep forests healthy.

Learn who's eating the leaves, who's eating the eaters, and why a simple leaf pile can be one of the most important habitats in your backyard.

Register today to save your spot: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/stony-brook/103734-who-s-living-in-your-leaf-pile

📸: Lisa Roberts

10/16/2026

We're so glad Marla could spend time with our friends at Sunshine School Milton this month exploring the fascinating world of raptors!

Using hands-on examples, the children learned what makes raptors unique, from powerful talons and hooked beaks to forward-facing eyes that help them spot prey. They compared a raptor foot to that of a perching bird, practiced soaring and hunting like hawks and owls, and looked at photos to decide which birds were raptors and which were not. It was a fun, hands-on way to discover how these amazing birds are adapted to survive in the wild.

We look forward to exploring with you again soon!

10/15/2026

Nature doesn't hold back this time of year. The fall colors are putting on a spectacular display at the sanctuary right now. 🍁

If you've been craving a little fresh air and color, now's the perfect time to hit the trails.

📸: Stephanie Collins

10/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 17, for Tiny Trekkers: We're Going on a Leaf Hunt - a fall adventure designed for little naturalists and their grown-ups.

Discover why leaves change color, head out on the trails to search for leaves of all shapes, sizes, and shades and then bring your discoveries inside to create a leaf rubbing craft to take home.

It's a fun way to get outside, celebrate the season, and experience the magic of fall together.

Reserve your spot today: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/stony-brook/103733-tiny-trekkers-we-re-going-on-a-leaf-hunt

10/13/2026

Fall has arrived at the sanctuary, and there's something to discover around every corner. Keep an eye out for colorful foliage, migrating birds, and the little moments that make autumn such a wonderful time to be outside.

Head out for a walk soon and enjoy it while the colors last!

📸: Christian Robo Rodriquez

10/10/2026

🦫This October we're going wild for North American Beavers!

At Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, keep an eye out for signs of beaver activity along the marsh on the Sensory Trail and around the Bristol Pond Loop. Look for gnawed trees and other clues that these busy builders are nearby.

Ready to go wild for beavers? Celebrate these hard-working ecosystem engineers and all the ways they shape wetlands and create habitat for wildlife.

Download Mass Audubon's free Beaver Buddy Guide, check out the new beaver t-shirts, learn fun beaver facts, and share your wild stories for a chance to win a tote bag.

🦫 Learn more: https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/go-wild-for-wildlife/go-wild-for-beavers

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108 North Street
Norfolk, MA
02056

Telephone

+15085283140

Website

http://www.massaudubon.org/stonybrook

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