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David Nelson Sanctuary

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Plymouth, MA
Right now

A roughly 15-acre wildlife sanctuary donated by will to Orenda Wildlife Land Trust in the early 1990s, once a hunting retreat, now managed as songbird and wildlife habitat with a resident caretaker.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
Orenda Wildlife Land Trust (on-site caretaker)

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at David Nelson Sanctuary?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at David Nelson Sanctuary?
A caretaker resides on the property; visitors should respect that this is an occupied sanctuary, not an open day-use trail system.

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Nearby preserves & forests

BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (public access policy confirmation, since a caretaker cottage is on-site this may have limited or by-arrangement public access rather than an open trailhead). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.