Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
Two kids running in the snow. We all need nature—and nature needs you. Together, we can protect the wildlife and wild lands of Massachusetts for generations to come. Make a tax-deductible donation today.
Tall yellow flowers in a green garden with a red barn in the background.
Drumlin Farm, Lincoln

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Lincoln
  • 291 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Experience life on a working farm and explore a wildlife sanctuary at the same time. Watch the pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and cows in the farmyard; see how crops are sustainably grown; walk the trails to explore field, forest, and wetland habitat; and observe resident owls, hawks, and foxes in the native wildlife exhibit. 

Directions to Drumlin Farm
Hours
Farm & Shop
  • Farm: Tuesday–Sunday, Monday holidays
  • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Shop: Thursday-Sunday, Monday holidays
  • 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Trails
  • 4 miles
  • 0.5 miles
See Trail Maps

Connect with Drumlin Farm

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

  • Parking
    Parking
  • Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
    Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
  • Restrooms, Universally Accessible
    Restrooms, Universally Accessible
  • Trail, Universally Accessible
    Trail, Universally Accessible
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Featured Experiences

  • Volunteer picking greens at Drumlin Farm, smiling towards the viewer

    Farming & CSA at Drumlin Farm

    We are committed to sustainable farming, which includes organic principles that work with the season. We offer a 3-season CSA and Farmstand.

  • Wildlife & Farm Exhibits at Drumlin Farm

    During a visit to Drumlin Farm, you can see farm animals as well as rehabilitated, injured, or human-habituated native wildlife, who would not be able to survive in the wild on their own. 

  • Teens on a Wildwood hiking trip

    Teen Programs at Drumlin Farm

    Looking for something fun to do on the weekends or perhaps get some community service hours? Meet new friends, explore nature, gain skills, and create shareable moments with Drumlin Farm's programs for teens ages 13-17.

  • Bluebird Pavilion outdoor event space at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

    Facility Rentals at Drumlin Farm

    Drumlin Farm is a fun and unique setting for professional meetings, community gatherings, birthday parties, and other casual events.

  • Four preschoolers in the woods
    © Emily Haranas

    Drumlin Farm Community Preschool

    At Drumlin Farm Community Preschool, children learn through hands-on nature-based experiences that address the developmental needs of children ages 3 to 5 as they explore the varied habitats at the sanctuary.

Latest News

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American Pipit
News November 30, 2023

Noteworthy Birds Visit Drumlin Farm This Fall

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News October 19, 2023

2024 Ring-Standard Calendar Now Available at the Mass Audubon Shop

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A group of teen birders pose with cameras amid Rumney Marsh.
News October 12, 2023

Teen Birders from Drumlin Farm Take on Saltmarsh Sparrow Monitoring

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Upcoming Programs

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Explore Drumlin Farm

  • A drummer, guitarist, and singer on a wagon playing in front of people on lawn chairs and blankets on a hillside.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • A group of five people rolling out different colored yoga mats in a flat, grassy area.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln © Mimi Palmore
  • Person in a blue flannel and a hat holding an orange bucket in front of a row of green crops.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • A field of yellow, white, red, and blue flowers, with a building and forest off in the distance.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • Kids with blue shirts look at two pigs eating in a pen.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • A brown and black cow looking directly at the camera. Its hard looks soft in the lighting.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • A brown baby goat stand in front of a white baby goat in green grass.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
  • Sheep eating grass on a hillside as the sun is setting through the trees in a distance.
    Drumlin Farm, Lincoln