Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary

Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary Review

True to its name, this park has more than 1,000 holly trees and shrubs composed of 65 American, Asian, and European varieties. Like Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, this 49-acre tract of woodland, shady groves, and meadows crisscrossed by hiking trails was purchased and donated by Josiah K. Lilly III to preserve local land. Grassy Pond, a rare coastal plain pond, is home to numerous turtles and frogs, and in summer dozens of nesting pairs of swallows live in the open rafters of the barn. Trail maps cost $1, and interpretive panels are located along the trails.