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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary in Sharon, Massachusetts

Field	Value
name	Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
photo	Image:Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary P1080636.jpg
photo_caption	Boardwalk
coords
type	Wildlife sanctuary, nature center
location	293 Moose Hill Parkway
Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
area	1971 acre
created	1916
operator	Massachusetts Audubon Society
hiking_trails	25 miles
website	[Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary](https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/moose-hill)

Sharon, Massachusetts, USA Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1971 acre wildlife sanctuary located in Sharon, Massachusetts. The property is the oldest property of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, established in 1916. 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. 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.

Programs

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.

Trails

The 25 mi of trails in Moose Hill include the Summit Trail, the Vernal Pool Loop, the Billings Loop, the Turkey Trail, the Old Pasture Trail, the Field Loop, and the Bluff Trail. The Bluff Trail is considered the most popular trail in Moose Hill.

The Bay Circuit Trail and the Warner Trail cross the property.

Gallery

File:Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary P1080647.jpg|View from Bluff Overlook File:Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary P1080644.jpg|Remains of a cistern File:P1080641 r1.jpg|Trail File:Warner Trail, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon MA.jpg|Warner Trail and Bay Circuit Trail through the sanctuary File:Billings Barn, Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon MA.jpg|Billings Barn

References

"History of Mass Audubon". Mass Audubon Society.
(2005). "Mass Audubon". Arcadia.
[http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/adultgroup.php#moosehill Mass Audubon, Bringing Nature Your Way: Customized Walks and Talks for Adult Groups] Accessed November 22, 2009
"Trails at Moose Hill".
(2021). "Massachusetts trail guide : AMC's comprehensive guide to hiking trails in Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod".

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