Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Plymouth
- 481 Acres
Plan Your Visit
Once a working cranberry farm, this landscape underwent the largest freshwater ecological restoration ever completed in the Northeast. Now Tidmarsh is a 481-acre property that's home to a vast expanse of cold-water streams, ponds, forest, and woodlands—all permanently protected and open for everyone to enjoy!
Hours
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
60 Beaver Dam Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
Managed by Mass Audubon South East
Mailing Address
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137 Bartlett Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
Connect with Tidmarsh
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Birds & Birding
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Walking & Hiking
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Volunteer
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Accessibility
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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See MoreWednesday Walks at Tidmarsh
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Wednesday, September 4
10:00-11:30am
Adults & Families - 0 & up
Intro to Birding
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Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Plymouth
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Saturday, September 7
9:00-10:30am
Adults & Families - 8 & up
Sanctuary History
Tidmarsh was once a vibrant ecological setting, featuring natural bogs and a cold-water stream. Then in the 1890s it was transformed into cranberry bogs.
Conservation Projects
Tidmarsh is actively involved with a variety of projects that relate to protecting and restoring resilient landscapes.
Stay Connected with Tidmarsh
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