Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Boardwalk - Natick, MA
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There are several boardwalks within the Broadmoor Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary: the widest of which crosses an open wetland where you can see turtles, insects, and waterfowl.
Waymark Code: WMEJ1D
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2012
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In Natick, along MA Route 16, is the Broadmoor Massachusetts Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Within this sanctuary is over nine miles of trails that includes several boardwalks across broad wetland areas.
The entrance to the sanctuary is from Route 16. There is a parking lot with plenty of spaces and the nature center. After either paying the fee or showing your membership card for Massachusetts Audubon then taking a map, then walk down the path toward the nearby open pond. There are at least two long boardwalks and a few short ones. One boardwalk runs along the edge of the waterway and is closest to the nature center. The other one crosses the wetland and has a couple levels to it. The views from either are great. Insects like the dragonfly buzz by. Waterfowl like ducks and geese can be seen swiming on the water. And turtles and frogs can be seen swimming underwater. A short boardwalk is in another location that leads to a secluded area with a man-made waterfall.
Come take a walk!
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 100 ft
What is the boardwalk over?:
The main one is across a wetland with an open pond. A second boardwalk runs along the same pond.
Boardwalk material: Wood
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