Agency Details:

Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. The Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary helps to protect nearly 1000 acres of diverse habitat in South Dartmouth, MA. Allens Pond conducts research and conservation projects as well as educational programs in the Dartmouth, Westport, New Bedford and surrounding areas.

Description:
Together with more than 100,000 members, Mass Audubon cares for 33,000 acres of conservation land, provides educational programs for 200,000 children and adults annually, and advocates for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Our statewide network of 45 wildlife sanctuaries welcomes visitors of all ages and serves as the base for our conservation, education, and advocacy work.

History:
Mass Audubon's mission and actions have expanded since our beginning in 1896 when our founders set out to stop the slaughter of birds for use on women's fashions. Today we are the largest conservation organization in New England.

Contact people:

Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Gina Purtell, Sanctuary Director, (phone), (email) Lauren Miller, Property Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1280 Horseneck Rd. Westport, MA 02790 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.allenspond.org

Directions:

From Interstate 195, in Westport, take Exit 10 (Rt 88 South). Follow Route 88 to its end, passing Horseneck Beach on the way. Turn left at the ocean-side stop sign onto East Beach Road and follow the road east along the shoreline. As it makes an obvious, 90 degree bend to the left, turning north and away from shoreline, look for Sanctuary signs at the corner and right. This BEACH LOOP entrance is marked with Massachusetts Audubon Society logo signs. There is only limited parking on the town road (along Horseneck Road going north). To start at the trailhead of the QUANSETT TRAIL SYSTEM or meet at the Field Station, continue 0.25 mile north away from beach to the Field Station and parking lot on your right. Trail entrance begins at the parking lot. To reach the ALLENS NECK TRAIL SYSTEM of the Sanctuary, continue north on Horseneck Road for approximately 1.7 miles. Take the first right (also Horseneck Road but now entering Dartmouth). Proceed for 1 mile and take a right onto Allens Neck Road (can be difficult to see). At the sharp bend, continue straight, through the single white gate, and park immediately on your right. Massachusetts Audubon Society logo signs are posted.

Last updated on September 15, 2009