Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
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TypeWildlife sanctuary, nature center
Location293 Moose Hill Parkway
Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
Coordinates42°07′20″N 71°12′31″W / 42.12222°N 71.20861°W / 42.12222; -71.20861
Area1,971 acres (798 ha)
Created1916
Operated byMassachusetts Audubon Society
Hiking trails25 miles
WebsiteMoose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,971 acres (798 ha) wildlife sanctuary located in Sharon, Massachusetts. The property is the oldest property of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, established in 1916.[1] It is adjacent to Moose Hill Farm, which is owned by the Trustees of Reservations.

The nature center on Moose Hill Parkway was acquired in 1990.[2] The 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.[3]

  1. ^ "History of Mass Audubon". Mass Audubon Society. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  2. ^ Galluzzo, John J. (2005). Mass Audubon. Arcadia. p. 13. ISBN 0-7385-3782-9.
  3. ^ Mass Audubon, Bringing Nature Your Way: Customized Walks and Talks for Adult Groups Accessed November 22, 2009