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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 376 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Belmont, Massachusetts
Trails wind through a wildlife area that's stocked with birds and woodland creatures, including deer and goats.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 617-489-5050
- Website massaudubon.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–4 pm |
The setting
“The turtle pond had many, well, turtles, but also a lot of frogs and tadpoles (real big ones!”
Amenities couples mention
“It was beautiful and peaceful, and we saw at least 10 species of birds and a pair of deer as we walked around Turtle Pond.”
“I heard a great horned owl near sunset on this snow covered January day.”
What couples say again and again
“Great place to enjoy a walk, beautiful setting.”
From the reviews
Great place to take a peaceful walk. Also hosted my daughter's Birthday here and it was a great experience.
Getting married at Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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