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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Moose Hill is Mass Audubon’s
oldest sanctuary and one of the
largest with nearly 2,000 acres.
The 25-mile trail system brings
you through diverse habitats—
explore the red maple swamp
via the boardwalk, observe
amphibians at a vernal pool, or
watch swallows catching insects
in the meadows. Each season
brings another opportunity to
explore nature’s wonders—enjoy
a winter stroll, watch migrating
warblers, or experience the beauty
of the fall foliage. Our bird-feeding
station and butterfly garden bring
wildlife close to the nature center.
Art exhibits are shown September
through June, and the gift shop is
open year-round.
Address:
293 Moose Hill Street
Sharon, MA 02067
781-784-5691
moosehill@massaudubon.org
Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Nature Center: Monday through
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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:
$4 for nonmember adults;
$3 for nonmember children (3-12)
and seniors
Birthday Celebrations:
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Moose Hill! Moose Hill offers birthday party programs for children turning 4 years old and older. Parties include an hour-long program led by a Moose Hill naturalist. This natural history activity may include a craft, story, or games (depending on which option you choose), but all parties include outdoor discovery time. After the program, continue the party on your own for an additional hour. For more information or to schedule a party, download our brochure or contact Moose Hill at 781-784-5691.
Directions:
From the north: Take Rt I-95
south to exit 10 (Coney St,
Sharon, Walpole). Take a left
off the exit and take the first
right onto Rt 27 north (Walpole).
Take first left on Moose Hill
Street. Follow to the top of the
hill and turn left onto Moose
Hill Parkway. The parking lot
is on the left.
From the south: Take Rt I-95
north to exit 8 (Main St, Sharon).
Take a right off the exit and
follow one mile. Take a left onto
Moose Hill Street. Follow to the
top of the hill and turn right onto
Moose Hill Parkway. The parking
lot is on the left.
By public transportation: From
Boston’s South Station, take the
Attleboro commuter train to
Sharon. From the Sharon station
walk to the main road, Rt 27.
Follow north for two blocks and
take a left onto Moose Hill
Parkway. Walk 1.5 miles to the
top of the hill; the nature center
is on the right.
Acres:
1,984
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