News and Announcements

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After nearly two decades, a small population of the state-endangered crested fringed orchid (Platanthera cristata) was recently rediscovered in Bristol County by MassWildlife's botanist.

MassWildlife's Species Spotlight for August is the Plymouth gentian. Learn more about this surprising flower, how MassWildlife biologists are working to protect this species of special concern, and what you can do to help.

MassWildlife reports the first common loon hatches in southeastern MA in over a century.

MassWildlife biologists successfully banded over 40 peregrine falcon chicks.

Early spring flowers are taking advantage of sunlight before trees have full leaf cover.

Earth Day will be observed all around the world on April 22. You can honor this special day by enjoying these activities from home!

There are several early spring blooming plants, also known as spring ephemerals, that rely almost entirely on ants to distribute their seeds.

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.

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 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.

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