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Nature, the best medicine!

‘Massive boost of serotonin!’: How a dose of nature is treating mental illness A project in London is helping hundreds of people, providing a genuine alternative to traditional treatments

. . . and so the thaw begins!

Nature On Tour
Coming to a neighborhood near you soon!

A future full of promise: Nature in early childhood | C&NN Access to nature in the early years isn’t optional. It’s foundational. Read more about the why — and the how — in this article.

Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾

Yes, the days are getting shorter. Yes, the weekdays are busy. But getting outside — even for a few minutes — is always worth it.

Today is your reminder that hiking doesn’t need to be complicated. A walk through your neighborhood, a loop around a local park, or a quick trail nearby is enough to boost your mood, clear your mind, and reconnect you with the outdoors.

So grab your hiking essentials, step outside, and celebrate the simple joy of putting one foot in front of the other and enjoying some fresh air and time in nature!

Happy Hiking! 💚 https://americanhiking.org/national-take-hike-day/

Only a few weeks until the banks lining the Charles look like this 🍂 Happy first day of fall!

Stop and stay a while! This curious coyote is one of nature’s best pest control experts. Coyotes help keep ecosystems balanced by managing rodent populations and deterring smaller predators. That means fewer pests, healthier forests and reduced spread of disease. © Matt Watson

September is “Eyes Open” month for all you nature lovers!

September's Outdoor Almanac has dropped! This month, keep an eye out for migrating butterflies, Blue Jays caching acorns, and mushrooms popping up after cooler rains.

Don't forget: September 30 is the last day to enter our annual photo contest. Think you have a winning shot? Enter today: https://massaudubon.link/photocontest

What are you looking forward to this month?

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

Scenic August days on the Charles!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for a quick education on climate change and how it specifically effects our watershed.

Meet Your Watershed Rose Mallow Kayak Tour — Charles River Watershed Association Looking to kayak on the Charles River this summer? Join us on July 30, 2025, for a guided kayak tour (led by Professor Richard Primack of Boston University) of rose mallow sites along the Charles River as a part of CRWA’s Meet Your Watershed Event Series.