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Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
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| | Our Nature Center is closed Thanksgiving Day but open Friday, Nov 27. Trails are open as usual.
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Located a short distance from
downtown Attleboro, Oak Knoll
features woodlands that are
welcoming throughout the year.
Be on the lookout for cottontail
rabbits, red-winged blackbirds,
yellow-rumped warblers, downy
woodpeckers, and foxes. Salamanders
and frogs are among the
species you’ll see in the sanctuary’s
vernal pool. If you’d prefer a
guided tour of the sanctuary, the
staff lead nature walks throughout
the year.
Address:
1417 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
508-223-3060
oakknoll@massaudubon.orgThis sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Nature Center, Restrooms.
Nature Center/Trail Hours:
Nature Center and Gift Shop: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.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:
Free
Birthday Parties:
Looking for a place to have a fun and memorable birthday for your child? Look no further than Oak Knoll! Oak Knoll offers birthday party programs for children of all ages. Birthday parties are two hours long. The first hour is for exploring nature with an Oak Knoll naturalist, by hiking, games and themed activities. The second hour is yours to open presents have some cake and just explore Oak Knoll. For more information or to schedule a party, download our brochure or contact Oak Knoll at 508-223-3060.
Directions:
Take Rt I-95 to exit 5 (Rt 152). Turn left off the exit ramp and take a right onto Rt 152 south. After 1.5 miles at the center of town, turn left onto Park Street. Follow Park Street for 2.7 miles, road will curve right. Pass the LaSalette Shrine and Handy Street on the right. The sanctuary is located on the right side. Look for a white colonial house and Mass Audubon signs.
Acres:
42
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