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 […]
Wachusett Meadow in Princeton will lead an Adult Owl Prowl through the sanctuary on February 22, 6:30-8:00 PM. Learn about why owls are such fascinating birds, then go for a walk to search for owls on the sanctuary. Registration is required. Cost is $15 for Audubon members and $20 for nonmembers.
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 […]
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 […]
Learn to identify wildlife tracks at Wachusett Meadow in Princeton on January 25 from 10-12. Many animals will remain active throughout the winter. The snow and mud might seem inconvenient for humans, but it's an easy way to tell who's been walking around. After this program, you will be able to identify just what animal […]
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 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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
