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Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore Laughing Brook’s
353 acres of woodlands, meadows,
and streams along its four-mile
trail system. Be on the lookout for
the many signs of wildlife that live
at the sanctuary, including fishers,
warblers, thrushes, various reptiles,
and amphibians. Listen for the
running brook and for kingfishers
and other migratory birds, which
signal the return of spring at
Laughing Brook. In the fall, enjoy
the many colors of the forest and
the wildflower-filled meadow. In
winter, a variety of wildlife tracks
can be found in the snow. The
former home of naturalist and
children’s author Thornton W.
Burgess is located on the sanctuary
grounds, making Laughing Brook
an especially appropriate place to
learn about the world of nature and
to continue his living legacy.
Location:
Hampden, MA This property is managed by Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. For more information:
413-584-3009
arcadia@massaudubon.org
Trail Hours:
Trails open every day, dawn to dusk.
- For Your Safety
- Do not feed any animals
- Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
- Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
- Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission
- Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife
- Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
- Picnic only in designated areas
- Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
- Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted
Admission:
Mass Audubon Members enjoy FREE admission.
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$3 for nonmember adults;
$2 for nonmember children (2-12)
and seniors Directions:
From Rt I-91 in Springfield:
Take either exit 2 (northbound)
or exit 4 (southbound) to Rt 83;
Rt 83 quickly becomes Sumner
Avenue. Follow Sumner Avenue
(it turns into Allen Street in
Hampden) for 8.1 miles. At the
intersection
bear right and stay on Allen Street.
At the end of Allen Street, take a
left onto Main Street in Hampden.
The sanctuary entrance is 2 miles
down Main Street on the left.
From Boston/Worcester/Palmer:
Take the Mass. Turnpike (Rt I-90)
to exit 8 in Palmer. Take a right
into Palmer Center, then take
Rt 20 west (toward Springfield)
for 5.3 miles. Turn left (opposite
the Wilbraham Fire Department)
onto Main Street in Wilbraham.
Follow Main Street (it turns into
Wilbraham Road in Hampden)
for 6.6 miles to the "Stop" sign
and turn left onto Allen Street.
After 0.2 miles on Allen Street
(past St. Mary’s church), take a
left onto Main Street in Hampden.
The sanctuary entrance is 2 miles
down Main Street on the left. Acres:
353
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