Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
Coords:	42.4557°N -71.9055°W
Type:	Wildlife sanctuary, nature center
Location:	113 Goodnow Road Princeton, Massachusetts, USA
Area:	1135acres
Operator:	Massachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking Trails:	12 miles
Website:	Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1135acres wildlife sanctuary located in Princeton, Massachusetts, owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Charles T. Crocker III donated 600 acres of land along with several buildings to Mass Audubon in 1956.^{[1] [2]} The former farmstead includes a nature center, 12 miles of trails through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows, and a large pond with canoe rentals in season.^[3]

Land and trails

The sanctuary is regarded as one of the best hawk-watching sites in New England.^[4] The Midstate Trail passes through the sanctuary.

Programs

Wachusett Meadow has an outdoor summer day camp, seasonal special events, and year-round educational programs for preschoolers to adults.

See also

• List of nature centers in Massachusetts

Notes and References

1. Web site: The History of Wachusett Meadow . Mass Audubon . 11 June 2022.
2. Book: Galluzzo . John J. . Mass Audubon . 2005 . Arcadia . 0-7385-3782-9 . 49.
3. Web site: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. All Trails. 10 June 2022.
4. Book: Burk . John S. . Massachusetts trail guide : AMC's comprehensive guide to hiking trails in Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod . 2021 . Boston, Massachusetts . 978-1-62842-130-9 . 246 . 11th.