Plan Your Visit
Large urban wildlife sanctuary, with over 400 acres and interpretive signs that guide you along well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh.
Hours
Nature Center
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00-4:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 5 miles
- 1 mile
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
414 Massasoit Road
Worcester, MA 01604
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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
Featured Experiences
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18th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
Celebrate all things butterflies with a day of educational fun at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats!
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Barred OwlBirds & Birding at Broad Meadow Brook
Broad Meadow Brook host a wide variety of birds year-round.
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Snowshoe Rentals
Snowshoes are available to rent at Broad Meadow Brook during winter months on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Facility Rentals
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Central Massachusetts offers facility rentals for private and public groups and organizations. We feature a unique, natural setting on the outskirts of Worcester for business meetings, workshops, and social events.
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Family Fun
Have fun with the whole family at Broad Meadow Brook, either on your own or during an organized program.
Upcoming Programs
See more18th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Saturday, August 9
12:00-4:00pm
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Migration of the Common Nighthawk
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Shops at Blackstone Valley, Millbury
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Wednesday, August 27
7:00-8:00pm
Adults
A Nature Year at Broad Meadow Brook
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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12 classes starting
Saturday, September 13
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults
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Cleared for farm fields and pastures 200 ago, much of the sanctuary is now re-growing trees and supporting an ever-expanding array of native wildlife and plants.
Facility Rentals
We feature a unique, natural setting on the outskirts of Worcester for business meetings, workshops, and social events.
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