Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Belmont, MetroWest

The Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont is a nature center and sanctuary offering outdoor walks, hikes, and hands-on programs. Upcoming events include nature walks, family storytelling sessions, and workshops ranging from herbal salve making to soap making from invasive plants, running through mid-December.
Getting there & nearby
Somewhere to eat
- Bellmont Caffe0.6 mi
- El Centro0.6 mi
- Il Casale0.6 mi
Restaurant data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Reviews & write-ups
- eBird ↗ — “The property covers 88 acres and offers hiking, birding, environmental education programs, and seasonal events.”
- Mass Audubon ↗ — “Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont will feature oil paintings by Boston-based artist Dianna Vosburg.”
Upcoming events
- Nature Tales: Wild TurkeysHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Sunday Saunter: Hike the Highland Farm LoopHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontFitness / outdoor
- Herbs for Healing: Make Your Own SalveHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- November Nature Walk: More Than Just Stick SeasonHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontFitness / outdoor
- Predator vs. Prey: Adaptation Strategies & GamesHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Game on: Nature Challenges for AdultsHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Discover Life Under the LogHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Making Soap from Invasive PlantsHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Nature Tales: EvergreensHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Cozy Critter HomesHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Winter Wildlife WalkHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontFitness / outdoor
- Sunday Saunter: The Secret History of HabitatHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Nature Tales: Mighty MiceHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Botanical Impressions in ClayHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Owls & BrewHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Family Night Hike and Owl ProwlHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontFitness / outdoor
- Going to the BeechHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Sunday Saunter: Winter Nature JournalingHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Nature Tales: Maple MagicHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Family Night Hike and Owl ProwlHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontFitness / outdoor
- Love is in the Air: Winter Animal CourtshipHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- February Vacation Week: Creature FeatureHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- February Vacation Week: Animals on the MoveHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- February Vacation Week: Tremendous TreesHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity
- Winter Animal DetectivesHabitat Education Center and Wildlife SanctuaryBelmontCommunity