Broadmeadow Brook Sanctuary

Broadmeadow Brook is a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary that serves as regional headquarters for Massachusetts Audubon offices. Nature lovers can explore over 400 acres of woods, fields, streams, and marsh; look for 78 different species of butterflies, prowl for owls, or learn to snowshoe. In the lobby of the new conservation center are interpretive exhibits including a large 3-D model of the entire sanctuary and a wall-to-ceiling map of the Blackstone River watershed. Nature-related gifts, children’s books, assorted field guides, and conservation advocacy and community resource information are available at the center, which also serves as a visitor site for the National Park Service’s Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Interns interested in outdoor/environmental work have worked on a variety of projects throughout the sanctuary, from mapping trails and abandoned rock walls, to monitoring vernal pools, helping with general grounds maintenance and assisting with education. Work at the Perkins Farm Land Parcel is also possible. Interns are also able to attend Audubon workshops, and can assist with school groups and the visiting public. Opportunities also exist for interns interested in working in an office environment or for individuals interested in the political aspects of a state environmental organization.