At the heart of Ashumet Holly is an eight-acre coastal plain pond, considered a globally rare natural community attracting over 30 species of dragonflies and rare pond shore wildflowers. The sanctuary is also known for its 1,000 holly trees of 65 varieties. Barn Swallows, Baltimore Orioles, and other migratory birds nest at the sanctuary, and five vernal pools were created to restore the threatened Eastern Spadefoot Toad.

• 45 acres
• 1.5 miles of trails
• The rare Franklinia tree, a descendant of one discovered in 1770 and no longer found in the wild, blooms in the fall on the north side of Grassy Pond.
• The tallest holly on the property along with a secluded natural vernal pool on Mystery Tree Trail.
• Resident Barn Swallows can be seen from May to August through the kiosk shed and over the fields, scooping up insects in flight.
• Programs are held year-round through Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary.

Trails at Ashument Holley Wildlife Sanctuary

Ashumet Farm Trail
English Holly Trail
Mystery Tree Trail
Wheeler Memorial
Look for Lichen

The sanctuary website has descriptions of the trails.