Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary

Sesachacha Heathlands in autumn (Photo: Robert Buchsbaum)

About

Explore two of Massachusetts’ rarest habitats—coastal heathland and sandplain grassland—at Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary on the eastern side of Nantucket. Sesachacha Pond, the largest body of brackish water on the island and located within the sanctuary, is magnet for 300 recorded bird species, including northern harriers and eastern towhees.

Location: Barnard Valley Road, Nantucket, MA
Hours: Trails open daily, dawn to dusk

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Bird-a-thon

Bird-a-thon is Back!

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Nature Play Days

Preschooler blowing on a dandelion puff in spring at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

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Explore Our Trails

Walk along unpaved sandy cart paths that take you through a prairie-like landscape with little bluestem grass, bayberry, bearberry, and lowbush blueberry. Plan your visit >

Program Catalog

Programs & Classes

Mass Audubon's nearby wildlife sanctuaries offer a wide variety of programs for all ages. There's something for everyone! Find a program >