Princeton – The community is welcomed to enjoy the beauty of fall at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, with some seasonal events for adults and families.
Nature walks for adults
Explore the beautiful Wachusett Meadow Trails during a relaxing one- to two-mile nature walk for adults, led by Mass Audubon naturalist John Ryan, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 28. Look for wildlife in the wetlands, forests, and meadows of this spacious sanctuary.
Yoga on campus
Connect with your breath, body, mind and nature at Yoga at the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 2, with Jen Songer, certified yoga instructor, with the colors of fall as your backdrop. This class is suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, as many options/modifications will be presented for each pose. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and water.
Sunday morning walk birds
Walk at a comfortable pace along wooded, open paths in search of birds for the Sunday Morning Bird Walk beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 9. Graduate Certificate Program. “By the end of the walk, you will know more about some of the birds you have seen and heard and will feel more confident in your ability to identify the birds on your own.”
Participants are asked to bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of sanctuaries. We welcome all levels.
Explore the fall of the family
It’s fall – the leaves are changing color and the seeds are traveling! Spend your school vacation researching the amazing things plants do on this family fall exploration from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, October 10. “Try some science tools and make a nature notebook to use when we gently explore some of the sanctuary trails looking for plants that change in the fall,” said Kathy Kennedy, Education Coordinator.
Halloween Night Rise And Hared
Experience the magical evening hours on the campus on Saturday, October 29 with a guided stroll and Barley Street through the meadow while learning about the local nocturnal animals and natural history along the way. Next, warm up at the campfire and get the Halloween treat. “Divide into the spirit of the season on this fun family-friendly adventure and learn more about New England’s nocturnal animals,” says Marketing Coordinator, Jane Dzigma. Register for your preferred time slot between 5:30 PM and 8 PM
Mass Audubon is New England’s largest nature conservation organization. Founded in 1896 by two women fighting for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon continues its legacy by focusing on the biggest challenges facing the environment today: biodiversity loss, inequitable access to nature, and climate change.
With the help of its 160,000 members and supporters, they protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient lands, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized educational programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife reserves.
Register for upcoming programs and view the full catalog of shows at massaudubon.org/wachusettmeadow or call 978-464-2712 to register by phone.
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