News and Announcements

For MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Connect with an online community of naturalists to learn about the wild plants and animals in Massachusetts. Join MassWildlife’s iNaturalist project to see and add to species information for our featured properties.

Support rare species and sign up for a trail run in Westborough. Options include a 5K, 10K, or Kids Fun Run.

This spring, be mindful of amphibians as they emerge from their winter retreats and travel to breeding sites. Use caution while driving on rainy spring nights.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for March is the brook floater! Learn about brook floaters in Massachusetts, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this endangered species, and what you can do to help.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for February is the bald eagle! Learn about bald eagles in Massachusetts, how MassWildlife biologists are working to restore this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for January is the short-eared owl! Learn about short-eared owls in Massachusetts, the threats to their habitats, and what you can do to help.

Thanks to years of focused habitat management, an array of wildlife is thriving at this unique public property.

MESA helps protect the most vulnerable animal and plant species of Massachusetts and the habitats upon which they depend.

MassWildlife carried out a record number of burns this year to benefit wildlife and restore habitats.

Don't wait until Giving Tuesday to let us know you care!

MassWildlife dives into research from over 150 years ago to learn more about a protected species.

MassWildlife is partnering with residents, municipalities, land trusts, and others to monitor and restore the last remaining populations of eastern spadefoot from inland areas of New England.

The new Norcross Hill WMA in Templeton protects over 465 acres for wildlife and outdoor recreation.

MassWildlife is holding a public hearing on August 28 to amend the list of animals and plants protected by MESA.

Head to the shoreline this summer to see shorebirds migrating south, but please keep your distance.