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Update on Cape Wind
The release of the Federal Environmental Impact Statement is a positive step forward. ![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Never-before-exhibited Decoys by Elmer Crowell
The Visual Arts Center presents a new exhibition, A. Elmer Crowell: Master of Decoys and More. ![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
134 Acres Protected In The Berkshires!
Mass Audubon helps to strengthen nature's resistance to climate change.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
New Law for Land Protection
State income tax credit for landowners was supported by Mass Audubon and The Nature Conservancy.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Environmental Effects of Mega-Casinos
Feature stories from the current issue of Sanctuary magazine are now available online. ![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Birders Meeting
The 17th annual Birders Meeting will take place on March 7 at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Commonwealth Honors Mass Audubon's Norman Smith
Blue Hills Chickatawbut Hill Education Center Renamed to Honor Trailside Museum Director.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Superbowl of Birding VI - January 24
Join Joppa Flats for this annual celebration of winter birding.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Calling All Backyard Bird Feeders!
Help Mass Audubon track trends in winter feeder birds February 7 & 8.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
The Merrimack River Eagle Festival
Come to Newburyport on February 14th and celebrate the return of our Bald Eagles!![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Come Play Outside!
Eight new Quests will help you discover the special stories of Mass Audubon's sanctuaries.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend
Join us January 31 - February 1 to enjoy Cape Ann's birding hot spots.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Tell Us About Your Visit!
If you have visited one of our sites recently, please take our visitor survey. Let us know about your experience!
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Owls Are Everywhere!
We can help you ID the owls in your neighborhood, then you can put them on the map.![Read more](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117003044im_/http://www.massaudubon.org/homepage_images/arrow.gif)
Check Out Mass Audubon's Latest Green Efforts
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BNC installs solar array. ![]() |
![]() | Tour Broadmoor's green building. ![]() |
Managing Invasive Species
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Mass Audubon focuses on this major threat to the nature of our Commonwealth. ![]() |
![]() | Back by popular demand! A Guide to Invasive Plants in Massachusetts. ![]() |
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January 19
A general warming trend known as the January thaw occurs about this time.Watch for flights of bees and listen for the chirp of spring peepers.
January 26
New moon.
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