Programs & Activities at Wachusett Meadow
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. Whether you're new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, there's something for everyone.
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Family Fun
Ready for some outdoor adventure? We’ve got all kinds of fun programs and activities for you and your family.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoes are available for rental during winter months and can be used on any of the sanctuary trails whenever there is 6 inches of snow or more.
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Facility Rentals
Historic farm buildings set within protected fields, forests, and wetlands provide a spectacular setting for private group functions.
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Nature Adventures for Young Folks
Young children are encouraged to enjoy and explore the outdoors by emphasizing curiosity, listening and observation skills, and an understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
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Programs for Schools
We offer hands-on, nature-based education programs for students both onsite and offsite. We can work with you to develop a curriculum that meets your needs.
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Programs for Groups
Whether you’re looking for programs for your community group, garden club, Scout troop, or more, our teacher naturalists can help!
Upcoming Programs at Wachusett Meadow
See all programsPreschool Story & Nature Hour - Owls
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, February 12
10:30-11:30am
Families - children 2.5 - 5 years
Homeschool: Ecologists - Tracks in the Snow
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, February 12
1:00-3:00pm
Age 11 - 16
Homeschool: Ecologists - Spring Series
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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8 classes starting
Wednesday, February 12
1:00-3:00pm
Age 11 - 16
Homeschool: Explorers - Spring Series
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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8 classes starting
Wednesday, February 12
1:00-3:00pm
Age 5 - 10
Homeschool - Explorers
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Wednesday, February 12
1:00-3:00pm
Age 5 - 10
Winter Wildlife Tracking for Families
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Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
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Sunday, February 16
12:30-2:00pm
Families - children 10 & up
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