Immerse yourself in nature by hitting the trails. Take this list of 11 great places for trail running around Buzzards Bay, and go on an adventure.

A 221-acre parcel of forest and wetlands in the northeastern corner of Rochester that sits at the headwaters of the Sippican River is now permanently protected by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, preserving critical habitat for wildlife and for public access.

West Falmouth Harbor now offers a model for reducing pollution from septic systems that could be replicated in other communities. In fact, it is already inspiring action.

Skylah Reis spent the summer just seven miles from home but a world away from where she grew up, helping to launch the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new, long-term role in protecting and managing the unique lands and habitats on Cuttyhunk Island.

The Town of Marion recently took a major step forward in the effort to combat water pollution in Buzzards Bay with the adoption of regulations that will require new construction to install nitrogen-reducing septic systems. 

The Buzzards Bay Coalition recently completed the permanent protection of two properties in Westport that contain sensitive and increasingly-rare coldwater streams, which support native sea-run brook trout and other wildlife.

The Buzzards Bay Coalition and its partners completed acquisition of 68 acres on Cuttyhunk Island, permanently protecting dramatic barrier beaches, coastal marsh and upland habitats.

A team of researchers will be working in salt marshes around Buzzards Bay this summer to better understand the causes of salt marsh loss and develop strategies to save these essential coastal habitats.

Some of these Buzzards Bay beaches are crowd favorites, while others are hidden gems waiting for you to discover.