Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary

Ashumet’s most spectacular feature is Grassy Pond, a globally rare ecosystem characterized by the species of rare wildflowers that bloom along its sandy shores during low water in late summer and early fall; the pink Plymouth gentian is particularly beautiful. Don’t be surprised by the flurry of activity in the small barn from May through August; it’s just the sanctuary’s resident barn swallow colony. As its name suggests, Ashumet Holly is well known for its 65 varieties of holly trees planted throughout the sanctuary.

Location:
East Falmouth, MA

For more information:
longpasture@massaudubon.org

Trail Hours:
Trails open every day, dawn to dusk.

For Your Safety

• Do not feed any animals
• Stay on trails to avoid ticks and poison ivy
• Do not smoke anywhere on the sanctuary
• Do not pick or collect plants or crops without permission

Avoid Conflicts with Wildlife

• Do not bring pets, leashed or unleashed, on to the site
• Picnic only in designated areas
• Do not bring motorized vehicles or bicycles onto the site
• Hunting, fishing, or trapping are not permitted

Admission:
$3 for nonmember adults;
$2 for nonmember children (2-12) and seniors