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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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Bird-a-thon 2021
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Earth Month • April 1–30
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
At Wachusett Meadow Nature Day Camp in Princeton, campers ages 3.5–17 make new friends, hike the trails, and discover the natural wonders of Massachusetts. Registration is open!
Upcoming Programs
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