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Spend your morning stocking up on locally grown plants, then stick around to meet the sanctuary’s herd of goats as the Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary‘s annual Plant Sale and Goat Gala on Saturday, May 2. The Habitat, part of Mass Audubon‘s wildlife sanctuaries system, is located at 10 Juniper Rd.
Plant Sale: 9 am – 1 pm
Habitat’s annual plant sale offers a variety of Massachusetts-grown herbs, vegetables, annuals, and perennials. This year’s offerings include:
- a selection of native plants to boost biodiversity in your community.
- shade-tolerant plants, alternatives to monoculture grass, and species that support native pollinators.
- a variety of garden herbs and vegetbles.
All proceeds support Mass Audubon’s Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary and the Habitat Intergenerational Program, which brings people of all ages together for environmental stewardship and community projects.
Goat Gala: 1 – 3 pm
Come meet some of Habitat’s hardest working and hungriest property staff members: its friendly herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats! Observe them as they start their seasonal browse on grasses in the meadow. Learn about the work they do throughout the season and what special adaptations make them perfect for the job. Enjoy games, activities, and raffle prizes. After meeting the goats, vote for your favorite!
The Goat Gala is free with sanctuary admission. No registration is required. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.