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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
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Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures. Trails traverse many landscape features including Brown Hill Summit, Glacial Boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds.
Location: 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA 01541
Phone: 978-464-2712
Hours: Trails & restrooms open daily, dawn to dusk • Nature Center open Tue–Sat 10 am-4 pm; Sun 11 am-3 pm
Trails
Hit the Trails!
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Explore 12 miles of trails to see glacial boulders, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. Details & map >
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Online Programs
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Explore nature with us online, from spring birds to wildlife tracking. Coming up next >
Sanctuary News & Events
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event September 24, 2022
Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day Festival!
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
At our camp in Princeton, campers ages 3.5–17 make new friends, hike the trails, and discover the natural wonders of Massachusetts. Registration is now open for summer 2022!
Upcoming Programs
Stroll to the Fern Forest trail, observing ferns and learning easy ways to identify them. Read more
Breathe in the beauty of Wachusett Meadow in this all-levels outdoor yoga class. Read more
Join author Loree Griffin Burns for a special hands-on evening watching moths and celebrating National Moth Week. Read more