Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
- Princeton
- 1220 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures.
Hours
Nature Center
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 12 miles
- 1,200 feet
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541
Managed by Mass Audubon Central
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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
- Parking
- Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
- Restrooms, Universally Accessible
- Trail, Universally Accessible
- Picnic Tables
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Canoeing / Kayak (call ahead)
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, March 27
10:30-11:30am
Families - children 2.5 - 5 years
Homeschool: Nature Detectives - Amphibians & Vernal Pools
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, March 27
1:00-3:00pm
Age 8 - 11
Homeschool: Ecologists - Bluebirds
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, March 27
1:00-3:00pm
Age 12 - 16
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