This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginning birders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Nestled between two water bodies, this trail is a wonderful place to look and listen for birds and use our senses to observe behavior and notice habitats.

We will walk slowly for ¾ mile round trip. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. For accessibility information, please contact (617) 645-4329.

DATE: Friday, May 30th

TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Sensory Trail, Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling Spur), 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA 01564

ACCESSIBILITY: The Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT), Wachusett Greenways section, is a 10’ wide shared-use stone dust surface. This MCRT path between two water bodies, West Waushacum and the Quag, offers easy access to nature. For accessibility information, please contact (617) 645-4329.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Service and medical support animals, when acting within their service capacity, are welcome.

This program is offered by MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!