Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
Women on bridge Join today and get outside at one of our 60+ wildlife sanctuaries.
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Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuaries & Properties

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Easthampton & Northampton
  • 751 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Spanning Easthampton and Northampton, Arcadia's diverse terrain of forest, meadows, grasslands, marsh, and wetlands attracts an extraordinary variety of birds and other wildlife. Explore 4 miles of trails, make art outdoors, take in expansive views from the observation tower, explore the Mill River by canoe, and embark on your next nature adventure in the Connecticut River Valley.

Directions to Arcadia
Hours
Nature Center
  • Monday-Friday
  • 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Saturday
  • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Sunday
  • 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Trails
  • Daily
  • dawn to dusk
  • 4 miles
  • 850 feet
See Trail Maps

Connect with Arcadia

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
    Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Trail, Universally Accessible
    Trail, Universally Accessible
  • Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
    Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
  • Restrooms, Universally Accessible
    Restrooms, Universally Accessible
  • Canoeing / Kayak (bring your own)
    Canoeing / Kayak (bring your own)
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables

Featured Experiences

  • Felice Brothers playing on stage at Arcadia Folk Fest 2024

    Arcadia Folk Festival

    Listen to live music with a beautiful backdrop at the Arcadia Folk Festival. 

  • chalkboard that says art house

    Art & Photography

     Arcadia offers many opportunities for visitors to express themselves through art, including their season art house with drop-in, trailside creative projects. 

  • Kids playing in nature play area

    Family Fun

    Children and families love exploring Arcadia's nature play area, joining guided programs, and making friends at preschool and camp. 


     

  • Observation Tower in woods
    Observation Tower at Arcadia

    Birds & Birding at Arcadia

    Arcadia hosts a wide variety of birds year-round. Join us on an upcoming birding program or go birding on your own.

  • Smiling campers at Arcadia Nature Camp play tag in the grass with a counselor holding a radio
    Arcadia Nature Camp, Easthampton, © Phil Doyle

    Top 10 Experiences at Arcadia Nature Camp

    These 10 camper-favorite experiences make Arcadia Nature Camp an unforgettable time for all that join. 

Upcoming Programs

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Explore Arcadia

  • trail at arcadia
  • Campers and a counselor at Arcadia Nature Camp paddling canoes marked with the Mass Audubon logo down a peaceful river
    Arcadia Nature Camp, Easthampton, © Phil Doyle
  • Small brown shed in woods
  • Pavilion at Arcadia
    Arcadia @ Phil Doyle
  • Arcadia Preschools building a fort
  • Arcadia nature center
  • bird box at arcadia in meadow
  • The renovated Observation Tower at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Latest News

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