September 26, 2020
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Arcadia trails are open; buildings & restrooms are closed. See guidelines. Read More
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
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Spanning Easthampton and Northampton, Arcadia’s diverse terrain of forest, meadows, grasslands, marsh, and wetlands attracts an extraordinary variety of wildlife. You'll also find a thriving population of wildflowers thanks to its rich, loamy soil—a characteristic of the Connecticut River floodplain.
Location: 127 Combs Road, Easthampton, MA 01027
Phone: 413-584-3009
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 am-3 pm • Sundays, seasonally variable
Trails daily, dawn to dusk
Teaching Pavilion Campaign
Help Build the Teaching Pavilion
Increasing our outdoor space would connect more visitors with nature. You can help >
Birding
Beautiful Birds
Barred Owl © Christina Radcliffe
We have lots of great birding walks and outings for all experience levels! Go birding >
Trails
Seasonal Explorations
Every season brings new sights and sounds. You never know what you'll find while walking the sanctuary's 4 miles of trails! Discover our trails >
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Sanctuary News & Events
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
Janice Jorgensen is a semi-retired Hadley resident, an aspiring birder, and a creative strategist who has helped Arcadia grow and thrive over the years. Now, she wants to spread the word to others age 70 1/2 and older about a little-known way of supporting charitable causes—Required Minimum Distributions (RMD).
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
On eBird, Arcadia and Quabbin Park are tied for most bird species seen over the years in all of central and western Massachusetts—241 species. Of the 100 eBird hotspots in Hampshire County, Arcadia is one of only six locations that have more than 200 species observed.
Upcoming Programs
Join us for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable your child or children, birth to 5 years old, t... Learn More >
Join us for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable your child or children, birth to 5 years old, t... Learn More >
Enjoy the woods and meadows found at Arcadia's over 700 acres as we explore the sanctuary at a relaxed pace. Natural history t... Learn More >
