Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
- Worcester
- 435 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Large urban wildlife sanctuary, with over 400 acres and interpretive signs that guide you along well-marked trails through woods, fields, streams, and marsh.
Hours
Nature Center
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00-4:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 5 miles
- 1 mile
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
414 Massasoit Road
Worcester, MA 01604
Managed by Mass Audubon Central
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
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See moreHomeschool - Explorers: Fall Series
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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6 classes starting
Thursday, September 28
1:00-3:00pm
Age 5 - 7
Homeschool - Nature Detectives: Fall Hawk & Bird Migration
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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Thursday, September 28
1:00-3:00pm
Age 8 - 11
Homeschool: Nature Detectives - Fall Series
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Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
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6 classes starting
Thursday, September 28
1:00-3:00pm
Age 8 - 11
Sanctuary History
Cleared for farm fields and pastures 200 ago, much of the sanctuary is now re-growing trees and supporting an ever-expanding array of native wildlife and plants.
Facility Rentals
We feature a unique, natural setting on the outskirts of Worcester for business meetings, workshops, and social events.
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