White bloom of the rare Franklinia tree
Franklinia Tree bloom

Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary

  • East Falmouth
  • 45 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Home to an eight-acre coastal plain pond, a globally rare natural community which attracts over 30 species of dragonflies and is home to 1,000 holly trees of 65 varieties. Barn Swallows, Baltimore Orioles, and other migratory birds nest at the sanctuary annually. 

Directions to Ashumet Holly

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
  • Picnic Tables
    Picnic Tables

Explore Ashumet Holly

  • Meadow with a red tree and green trees in the background
    Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth
  • Narrow trail going through tall trees
    Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth
  • Pond with reflection of clouds in the water
    Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth
  • two trails with a trail sign in between
    Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth
  • bench with a blooming tree and a stump that looks like a mouth
    Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth