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Wachusett Meadow trails, parking, & restrooms are open daily from dawn to dusk. Read More
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 every day, dawn to dusk
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In-Person Programs are Back!
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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
Tracking can be a fun and useful tool. We'll learn to recognize some tracks of deer, coyote, bobcat, moose, and rabbit then wa... Learn More >
Owls are fascinating birds. Did you know that some species breed in winter? Owls can be very vocal when they establish territo... Learn More >
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