US-MA-Stony+Brook+Wildlife+Sanctuary


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Norfolk County
=Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary=

Massachusetts Audubon Society
108 North Street Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056 Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary webpage Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary map

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Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates: 42.1081717, -71.3191637 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Known for its extensive boardwalk system that goes through forest, fields, and wetlands, Stony Brook offers up-close views of wildlife above and under the water. Located adjacent to the 140-acre Bristol Blake State Reservation and cooperatively managed with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), this former 18th-century mill site now supports native wildlife.

Acres: 104 Trail Mileage: 2 miles (universally accessible: 2,000 feet)

Sanctuary Highlights
 * Universally accessible, post-and-rope Sensory Trail, which leads past forested knoll, on to wetland boardwalk traveling through marsh and ponds. Guide available in large print, Braille, and audio format.
 * Boardwalk through extensive wetlands ends at a marsh-viewing platform, providing great opportunities for viewing wildlife.
 * Nature Play Area that features unique structures for climbing, hiding, and free play.
 * Native butterfly and bird gardens that surround the nature center.
 * Natural history exhibits, program space, and gift shop with nature-oriented items in the nature center.

From Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary webpage



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