North Central Mass Events

  • Winter Wildlife Tracking at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Winter Wildlife Tracking at the Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on Sunday, January 18 from 1:00 - 3:00pm.  Experience the beauty of a Wachusett Meadow winter in this gentle, outdoor exploration. We'll search for tracks of mammals and birds and for signs of their feeding and resting spots. We may see a resident porcupine near its […]

  • Family Hike: Vernal Pool Exploration at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Family Hike: Vernal Pool Exploration at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunday, March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Spring means that vernal pools are coming to life! These small but mighty water bodies teem with amazing life for just a few short weeks, and Wachusett Meadow is home to several of them. Come hike to a vernal pool and […]

  • Yoga on Wachusett Meadow’s Trails

    Yoga on Wachusett Meadow’s Trails
    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Relax with some outdoor meditation and yoga at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on Sunday, February 9 from 10-11:30 AM. Jen Songer, a yoga instructor with 13 years of experience, will lead this class. It begins with gentle standing yoga before heading out to the trails for more yoga and meditation. Enjoy some hot chocolate after […]

  • Owl Prowl at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Try listening for owls at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on Saturday, February 1 from 5:30-7:00pm. Our local owls can be very vocal this time of year. Get hands-on learning inside before going for a short hike. Be a night owl as you search for owls in the night! This program is for families with children […]

  • Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Enjoy the beauty of the full moon on this evening hike at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday Nov 15 from 5:30-7:00pm. This gentle 1.5 to 2-mile guided hike will meander the sanctuary trails through the meadow and the woods, drinking in the sounds of the night and the lovely moon above. The guide will […]

  • Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow Saturday, September 21 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day Festival, a tradition that reaches back to the 1960s! Featuring Journey by hayride through the meadow Canoe on Wildlife Pond Children's activities including pumpkin painting, crafts, and games Live music by The […]

    $10
  • Owl Prowl for Adults at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Learn about owls at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton on January 27 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Tickets are $15 for Mass Audubon members and $20 for nonmembers. Bring binoculars and a small flashlight or headlamp. Dress warmly.

  • Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow

    Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow
    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Stroll the meadows and explore the woods under the full moon on this gentle, 1.5-2-mile guided hike. We will set the scene with seasonal natural history, meander the sanctuary trails, awaken our senses to the sounds of the night, and become immersed in nature as the night skies gently settle upon the land.

  • Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary invites you to celebrate their agricultural roots at this fall festival, September 23, 11:00-4:00pm. The Hey Day Festival, with a history that reaches back to the 1960s, will feature a hey ride through the meadow, pumpkin painting, crafts, games, canoeing on Wildlife Pond, and local vendors selling handmade items […]

  • Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow

    Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow
    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Stroll the meadows and explore the woods under the full moon on this gentle, 1.5-2-mile guided hike. We will set the scene with seasonal natural history, meander the sanctuary trails, awaken our senses to the sounds of the night, and become immersed in nature as the night skies gently settle upon the land.

  • Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow

    Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow
    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Stroll the meadows and explore the woods under the full moon on this gentle, 1.5-2-mile guided hike. We will set the scene with seasonal natural history, meander the sanctuary trails, awaken our senses to the sounds of the night, and become immersed in nature as the night skies gently settle upon the land.

  • Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow

    Full Moon Hike at Wachusett Meadow
    Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, Mass

    Stroll the meadows and explore the woods under the full moon on this gentle, 1.5-2-mile guided hike. We will set the scene with seasonal natural history, meander the sanctuary trails, awaken our senses to the sounds of the night, and become immersed in nature as the night skies gently settle upon the land.