This 340-acre sanctuary was the home of children's author Thornton W. Burgess. This is where he wrote many of his nature stories about Peter Cottontail, Reddy Fox and other animal characters. There are 4 miles of walking trails, Environmental Center which houses natural history exhibits and picnic grounds. Center open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12:30pm-4pm; closed January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 24-25. Trails open dawn-dusk.
Location:
793 Main St., Hampden Massachusetts 01036
Telephone
413-566-8034
Other Education nearby:
(Monson) Adventure In Adventure Out
(Springfield) American International College
(Amherst) Amherst College
(Paxton) Anna Maria College
(Worcester) Assumption College
(Longmeadow) Bay Path College
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02/21 Coming to The Hampden area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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