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Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Hopkinton, MA · 161 Clinton St
Right now

A 229-acre Mass Audubon sanctuary with a pond, fire-adapted forest, and about a mile of trail, known for nesting bluebirds, herons, and ospreys in the pond's standing dead trees.

What to expect

Trails
About 1 mile of trails including the Sassafras Trail along the pond
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dog walking is prohibited; service animals are welcome
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, notable for nesting Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Pileated Woodpeckers, and bluebirds
Managed by
Mass Audubon 978-464-2712 · Website

What's here

Not here

No restrooms

Worth knowing

  • Standing dead trees (snags) in the pond provide nesting habitat for Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Pileated Woodpeckers, and occasionally Great Horned Owls.

Common questions

Are dogs allowed at Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, dog walking is prohibited (service animals excepted), which is different from many other Hopkinton conservation trails.
Is there a fee to visit Waseeka?
No, there is no admission fee.
Is there an entry fee at Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dog walking is prohibited; service animals are welcome
What rules should I know at Waseeka Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dog walking is prohibited on the sanctuary. Horseback riding is prohibited.

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