July 6, 2020
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Arcadia trails are open to local visitors; 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
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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
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
Come visit this pristine peatland jointly owned by The Nature Conservancy and the Five Colleges. With an elevation of 1,800 fe... Learn More >
Arcadia is home to several species of turtles, including both snapping and painted turtles. Meet a live turtle, learn amazing... Learn More >
Explore Arcadia's unique floodplain forest by canoe. We'll identify spring plants on the shore and in the water, look for retu... Learn More >