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Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow

★★★★★ 5 · 5 reviews📍 113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA 01541

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About Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow

Wachusett Meadow is the perfect place for outdoor exploration and discovery. This former farmstead has been repurposed to support a variety of wildlife, including woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. The historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming, plus there are sheep grazing the pastures. The trails will take you to some of the most remarkable features, including Brown Hill Summit, Glacial Boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. Bring the family to Wachusett Meadow for a unique and educational experience. This former farmstead has been transformed into a wildlife-friendly home to woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Attend educational programming in the historic buildings and barns, while the resident sheep graze the pastures. Make sure to take the trails to explore Brown Hill Summit, Glacial Boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. Take a stroll through the peaceful scenery of Wachusett Meadow. This former farmstead is now home to a variety of wildlife, including woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Educational programming is held in the historic buildings and barns, and sheep graze the pastures. Trails take you to remarkable features like Brown Hill Summit, Glacial Boulder, ancient trees, and beaver ponds. It’s the perfect spot for a family outing.

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Programs for Schools at Wachusett Meadow

Through field studies and classroom explorations, Mass Audubon school programs provide hands-on, inquiry-based experiences with science content and practices. Our educators enhance students’ scientific understanding of species and habitats; ecological concepts such as food webs, cycles, systems, adaptation, and evolution; climate change; and interrelationships between people and nature.

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Group Programs for Children & Teens at Wachusett Meadow

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of fun and educational nature-based programs for scout troops, birthdays, homeschools, community groups, and more. The widely diverse habitat and wildlife and an extensive trail system provides a wonderful setting and many program options including guided and unguided hikes, canoeing, snowshoeing and overnights.

Connecting to Nature through Mindfulness

Explore the diverse ecology of Mass Audubon's 377-acre Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary, discuss the ecological and cultural history of this land, and take a guided hike through beautiful meadows and woods. Guest instructors will incorporate meditation, yoga, and nature journaling practices on different weeks. This series will encourage you to be more intentional as you meander the trails with new friends, learning about the importance of conservation, preservation and restoration of wild spaces in Massachusetts. Expect a relaxed gentle walk over fairly level but uneven terrain.

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🗺️ 113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA 01541 — open in Maps

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