Things To Do and See on Mashpee Conservation Lands
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Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge
White Cedar Swamp, South Mashpee Pine Barrens Conservation Land.
Mashpee acquired Pickeral Cove in 2008 to preserve the natural and open space for fish and wildlife and for wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and public recreation. Take a stroll on the multiple walking trails found on the property and check out the three main types of plant habitat: upland forest, forested woodlands, and pond habitat. While walking the trails you may be able to see the Eastern Box Turtle, which has been designated a rare species. Additionally, Wakeby and Mashpee Ponds have been designated Living Waters Core Habitat for three rare freshwater mussel species by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. The kettle ponds are home to Terete Arrowhead, a rare plant. This parcel is just one of part of an important refuge system that will total 5, 871 acres when completed.
Information from the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge.