Community Science Fair

Join us for Mount Auburn’s Community Science Fair, where biodiversity research leaders will share their work at interactive stations inside Bigelow Chapel. Attendees will have the chance to meet local experts, learn about ongoing projects, and discover how to get involved in supporting wildlife in our community.

As one of the largest green spaces in the area, Mount Auburn is home to a wide range of species. But urbanization and climate change threaten wildlife through habitat loss, fragmentation, and pollution. In response, we are working to improve habitat, increase both plant and animal diversity, and monitor the many species that visit and reside on our grounds.

Through partnerships with local scientists, Mount Auburn conducts 16 ongoing observation-based field projects and offers a citizen science naturalist program that trains volunteers to support biodiversity research. From classroom education to field training, these programs connect people with the natural world while helping us collect vital data on native flora and fauna.

Come learn how Mount Auburn balances the built and the wild environments within the city—and how you can be part of our efforts to sustain a healthy, thriving landscape for generations to come.

Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or if you have any questions about your membership, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.

Mount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.