Plan Your Visit
Large urban wildlife sanctuary, with over 400 acres and interpretive signs that guide you along well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh.
Hours
Nature Center
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00-4:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 5 miles
- 1 mile
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
414 Massasoit Road
Worcester, MA 01604
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
Featured Experiences
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Barred OwlBirds & Birding at Broad Meadow Brook
Broad Meadow Brook host a wide variety of birds year-round.
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Snowshoe Rentals
Snowshoes are available to rent at Broad Meadow Brook during winter months on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Facility Rentals
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Central Massachusetts offers facility rentals for private and public groups and organizations. We feature a unique, natural setting on the outskirts of Worcester for business meetings, workshops, and social events.
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Family Fun
Have fun with the whole family at Broad Meadow Brook, either on your own or during an organized program.
Upcoming Programs
See moreSensory-Friendly Days: Frogs and Amphibians
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Tuesday, September 9
3:00-6:30pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Sensory-Friendly Days: Mammals
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Tuesday, September 16
3:00-6:30pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Preschool Story Hour-Invertebrates
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Tuesday, September 23
10:00-11:00am
Families - children 3 - 5 years
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Keep ReadingSanctuary History
Cleared for farm fields and pastures 200 ago, much of the sanctuary is now re-growing trees and supporting an ever-expanding array of native wildlife and plants.
Facility Rentals
We feature a unique, natural setting on the outskirts of Worcester for business meetings, workshops, and social events.
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