| Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
 Visitor center | |
| Type | wildlife sanctuary, nature center |
| Location | 1417 Park Street Attleboro, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°54′54″N 71°15′29″W / 41.91500°N 71.25806°W |
| Area | 75 acres (30 ha) |
| Created | 1997 |
| Operated by | Massachusetts Audubon Society |
| Hiking trails | 1.5 miles |
| Website | Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary |
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary at 1417 Park Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts is a wildlife sanctuary of the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
Lake Talaquega
The Sanctuary has preserved 75 acres on Lake Talaquega.[1] The property contains a colonial house dating from 1759, which now serves as a nature center containing "[n]ative turtle species, invertebrates, and other exhibits."[2] The land was formerly home to a casino and hotel. The Sanctuary has "wooded trails and boardwalk winding through a red maple swamp, upland forest, and freshwater marsh, and around the lake’s perimeter."[2]
References
- ↑ O'Connor, Michael P. (9 July 2019). "Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Adds 25 Acres to North Side of Property". MassAudubon News & Events. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- 1 2 "Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary". Mass Audubon.
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