Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon - Canton, MA - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

In Canton, along Washington Street is the Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Museum of American Bird Art (formerly known as the Canton Visual Arts Center), one of the more than 50 sanctuaries in the Massachusetts Audubon (Mass Audubon) network.

The sanctuary is located across the street from Canton High School. It is less than a mile north of Canton Center. From I-93, take Mass. Route 138 south to Washington Street. Take a right on Washington Street and travel to the sanctuary entrance on the left. There is a sign near the driveway.

The grounds is an old estate that has several buildings. The main building is the administrative office for the sanctuary. Toward the back is the art museum, a modest space that has two rooms of exhibit space that often blends Mass Audubon's own exhibits with exhibits from other places.

The sanctuary has 124 acres of typical New England wooded landscape. Some of it is red maple swamp. There is also a vernal pool at a trail junction. Other areas included pine or mixed forests.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 124 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: There is a trail loop with cut-offs. The terrain is about a 2 to 2.5. It is gently sloping or flat, but it can be uneven because of roots, rocks and so on. Length is about a mile round. What points of interest are there?: There aren't any vistas. There are red maple swamps and pine forests. What activities are available?: There are nature programs available back at the entrance that may include trail walks. The Museum of American Bird Art is also at the entrance. Hours of accessibility?: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Poison ivy is always present. Rattle snakes are very rare but they are known to live in the eastern Blue Hills Reservation, about 10 miles away. Dogs Allowed?: No Is a permit/fee required?: Yes If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: $4 Adults, non-members, $3 Children, non-members Free for members of Massachusetts Audubon Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]

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