This year, Cape Cod is seeing the emergence of 17-year periodical cicadas. Large, loud, and abundant, these cicadas have been making quite an impression.
MassWildlife is finalizing a 2025–2035 revision to the SWAP. Join an information session on July 17 to learn about the update and how to submit public comment.
Predators killing chickens and damaging coops is becoming a major source of wildlife conflict in Massachusetts. Learn how you can take action to protect your poultry.
Call the Massachusetts Environmental Police 1 (800) 632-8075 to report a fish kill. The vast majority of summer fish kills reported are natural events.
Looking for a fun way to reconnect with the outdoors, hone your observation skills, and spark your sense of adventure? Use the ideas on this page to add a fun challenge to your next walk, hike, or beach day.
Don’t let damage from wildlife spoil your garden. Learn how you can prevent your plants from becoming a snack for woodchucks, rabbits, squirrels, and deer.
MassWildlife is hosting a series of spring walks at locations across the Commonwealth. From whip-poor-will calls to bumbling bees, come learn about wildlife and the natural communities that support them.
To stay hidden from predators, young white-tailed deer spend much of their first 30 days on their own. Learn about fawn development and why you should never approach or take a fawn from the wild even if it’s alone.
