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Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Explore Laughing Brook’s 356 acres of woodlands, meadows, and streams along its four-mile trail system. Be on the lookout for the many signs of wildlife that live at the sanctuary, including fishers, warblers, thrushes, various reptiles, and amphibians. Listen for the running brook and for kingfishers and other migratory birds, which signal the return of spring at Laughing Brook. A variety of wildlife tracks can be found in the winter snow. In the fall, enjoy the many colors of the forest and the wildflower-filled meadow.

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