Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary
- Princeton
- 1220 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Wachusett Meadow is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife throughout woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Historic buildings and barns are still in use for educational programming and resident sheep graze pastures.
Hours
Nature Center
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Wednesday & Friday
- 10:00 am-2:00 pm
- Sundays & Monday Holidays
- 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Trails
- Daily
- dawn to dusk
- 12 miles
- 1,200 feet
Admissions
- Adults $4
- Seniors (65+) $3
- Children (2-12) $3
Contact
113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541
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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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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Saturday, May 10
7:00-8:30pm
Adults
Birding by Canoe
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Saturday, May 17
1:00-3:00pm
Adults & Families - 10 - 17
Yoga at the Sanctuary
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Sunday, May 18
10:00-11:00am
Adults
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