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Don’t miss a beat on all the ways you can get outdoors, celebrate nature, and get involved. 508-362-7475 | longpasture@massaudubon.org. Walking the tree-lined trails at Skunknett River, you can witness nature reclaiming former mill sites and explore a fragrant Atlantic White Cedar swamp.
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Trails. Explore 1 mile of trails including the Overlook...
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Directions to Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary....
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Located on Bumps River Road in Osterville, this forever wild area is maintained by the staff at Mass Audubon's Long Pasture Preserve a few miles away in Barnstable Village on Route 6A. Both are easily accessible in the middle of Barnstable Township on Cape Cod, but be sure to bring your Deet or Pyrethrin-treated clothing.
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MassAudubon: Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary • Osterville • 147 Acres • 1 mile. This mile of trails offers views of an Atlantic White Cedar swamp. The site is also home to abandoned cranberry bogs. These wetlands offer great viewing of birds and waterfowl, as well as amphibians in the spring.
May 5, 2020 · One of the more visible examples of nature in Osterville is the Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary, a 147-acre reserve with kettle ponds, marshes, and all kinds of animal-viewing opportunities. Photo taken from https://www.barnstablepatriot.com/article/20130411/news/304119978
Mar 12, 2021 · This is the second in the series and it highlights Mass Audubon’s Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary in Osterville. Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary Map. These trails are part of Mass Audubon so they are well marked and taken care of. They are interconnected so you can take a quick walk, or a longer one depending on your preference.
