March 25, 2019
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Spring Peeper © Cindy Dunn
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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: Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-2 pm • Saturday, 10 am-4 pm • Sunday and Monday holidays 12:30 pm-4 pm • Trails daily, dawn to dusk
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Yellow Warbler © Richard Welch
Our supporters are critical to the success of our conservation and education work. Ways to Help >
Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Wachusett Meadow Nature Day Camp offers programs for children ages 3.5–17. Learn More >
Sanctuary News & Events
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Special Event April 13, 2019
Come meet Finch, Monarch, Willow and the rest of Wachusett Meadow's flock! Enjoy sheep shearing demonstrations, local vendors, crafters, kid's activities, and more.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Our popular speaker series for adults continues! Join us every 4th Friday for a deep dive into a new aspect of the natural world around you. Next event is March 29.
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore over 12 miles of sanctuary trails on snowshoes and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the winter woods. Bring your own snowshoes, or rent a pair from us!
Upcoming Programs
Our popular speaker series for adults continues! Guest lecturers who share an enthusiasm for nature will present on a variety... Learn More >
Slow down and breathe in the "medicine" of nature.Connect with the natural world in a healing, calming, andreplenishing way th... Learn More >
American woodcocks are inland relatives of coastal shorebirds, favoring wet forests and fields, and spending much of their tim... Learn More >