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The Massachusetts Audubon Society, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "Protecting the nature of Massachusetts." MAS is independent of the National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society

The National Audubon Society is an United States non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservancy. Incorporated in 1905, it is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world....
, and in fact was founded earlier. Its founders observed and disliked the practice of using feathers of rare birds in ladies' hats, and founded the group to attempt to stop the practice.

As of 2007, MAS has 100,000 members, and welcomes visitors at 43 wildlife sanctuaries throughout the state.








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The Massachusetts Audubon Society, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "Protecting the nature of Massachusetts." MAS is independent of the National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society

The National Audubon Society is an United States non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservancy. Incorporated in 1905, it is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world....
, and in fact was founded earlier. Its founders observed and disliked the practice of using feathers of rare birds in ladies' hats, and founded the group to attempt to stop the practice.

As of 2007, MAS has 100,000 members, and welcomes visitors at 43 wildlife sanctuaries throughout the state.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary
    Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society, the largest conservation organization in New England, in the town of Marshfield, Massachusetts....
  • High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary
    High Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary

    The High Ledges is a wildlife sanctuary located in Shelburne, Massachusetts. The property, located on the northern portion of Massaemett Mountain, is owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society....
  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, which is the Massachusetts Audubon Society?s largest wildlife sanctuary, is located in Topsfield, Massachusetts, Massachusetts....
  • North River Wildlife Sanctuary
    North River Wildlife Sanctuary

    The North River Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society, the largest conservation organization in New England, in the town of Marshfield, Massachusetts....


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