Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,984 acres wildlife sanctuary located in Sharon, Massachusetts. The property is the oldest property of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, It was established in 1916. It is adjacent to Moose Hill Farm, which is owned by the Trustees of Reservations. When you travel with your Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary you will find that Moose Hill is Mass Audubons oldest sanctuary and one of the largest. The Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to rediscover nature.

Getting back to nature

When you travel with your Boston wheelchair van rentals to the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary you will get several chance to get up and personal with nature. Each season brings another opportunity to explore nature's wonders. You can enjoy a winter stroll, watch migrating warblers, or experience the beauty of the fall foliage. There is also a bird-feeding station and butterfly garden that brings visitors closer to the wildlife.

Taking a hike

If you're up for a hike when you travel with your Boston wheelchair van rentals to the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary the 25 mile trail system brings you through several diverse habitats. Explore the red maple swamp via the boardwalk, observe amphibians at a vernal pool, or watch swallows catching insects in the meadows, there is so much to see when you travel with your Boston wheelchair van rentals! Art exhibits are shown continually throughout the year in our gallery.

More things to do

The Moose Hill parking area and nature center is located at 293 Moose Hill Street in Sharon. The nature center displays rotating exhibits throughout the year. The sanctuary consists of habitats including forest, freshwater marsh, meadow, eskers and kettle holes. Over 160 species of birds have been observed on the property. Moose Hill has many public programs. There is an outdoor summer day camp for children 3 - 14. Additionally, for adults, there are various clubs and programs. For example, instructors are available to demonstrate how to make maple syrup during maple sugaring season. When you travel with your Boston wheelchair van rentals you will find that there is lots to do at the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.

Moose Hill Farm

After visiting the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary with your Boston wheelchair van rentals why don't you check out the Moose Hill Farm located near the summit of Moose Hill. he property, acquired in 2005 by the land conservation non-profit organization The Trustees of Reservations, includes farmland, woodlots, 21 farm buildings, hiking trails, stands of mature American Chestnuts, and scenic vistas of the Boston skyline. Moose Hill Farm is part of a larger area of protected open space including state land and the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. The reservation is open to Boston wheelchair van rentals travellers for hiking, picnicking, and cross country skiing. The Trustees of Reservations staff offer guided interpretive programs in season and self guided interpretive quest games. Some of the farm buildings are slated for renovation into classrooms and offices. The farm is located on Moose Hill Street in Sharon.

Before you go

Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. The Nature Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trails are open every day, dawn to dusk. Visitors should be aware that hunting, fishing and trapping are not permitted.

For more information when you visit the Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary with your Boston wheelchair van rentals visit Mass Audubon's official website at www.massaudubon.org or call 781-784 - 5691