May 30, 2023
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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 >
Online Programs - Promo for All Sancs
Online Programs
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Explore nature with us online, from summer night sounds to annual migrations. Coming up next >
Sanctuary News & Events
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event September 23, 2023
Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day Festival!
Upcoming Programs
Experience the sanctuary under the light of the full moon. Read more
Take a leisurely walk observing ferns and learning easy ways to tell them apart. Read more
Brush up on your woodpecker identification skills and learn more about their amazing adaptations on this guided walk. Read more