August 12, 2020
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Broad Meadow Brook trails are open to local visitors; buildings & restrooms closed. See guidelines. Read More
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
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Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England, with over 400 acres cooperatively managed or owned by Mass Audubon. Interpretive signs will guide you along well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh.
Location: 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-753-6087
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9 am–4 pm; Sunday, 12:30 pm–4 pm; Closed Mondays
Trails daily, dawn to dusk
In-Person Programs
In-Person Programs are Back!
Painted Lady © Richard Welch
Explore the great outdoors in our naturalist-led, small group programs. See the schedule >
WQM Volunteering
Help Protect the Watershed
Become a volunteer Water Quality Monitor (WQM)! No experience necessary. Get details >
Sanctuary News & Events
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Since we can't host the annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival this year due to COVID-19, we're bringing the festival experience to you—virtually! Get to know New England butterflies, learn about our festival's history, discover fun hands-on activities, and find out how to support these amazing pollinators.
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Wheelabrator Millbury sponsors free sanctuary admission for Millbury residents four times a year. Join us once each season and explore all that Broad Meadow Brook has to offer—for free! Next event is October 10, 2020.
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
At Broad Meadow Brook, there is a lot we can do while working remotely. But we can't host field trips, public programs, or special events—and donations to offset these losses are urgently needed.
Upcoming Programs
The fall migration of the common nighthawk is a spectacular event. Nighthawks can be seen zooming through the early-evening ai... Learn More >
Enjoy a guided walk, sharpen your birding skills, and help track migrating and resident birds for Mass Audubon. Explore differ... Learn More >
Enjoy a guided walk, sharpen your birding skills, and help track migrating and resident birds for Mass Audubon. Explore differ... Learn More >
