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    About Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll & Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuaries in Attleboro, MA

    At Oak Knoll, families can enjoy a natural respite and a chance to take in the beautiful views of Lake Talaquega. Just a short drive from downtown Attleboro, this tranquil spot was once a booming entertainment destination with a casino and hotel. Now, nature lovers can explore wooded trails and a boardwalk winding through a red maple swamp, an upland forest, and a freshwater marsh. With breathtaking views of the lake, Oak Knoll is the perfect spot for a day out with the family. Take a break and spend the day at Oak Knoll, only minutes away from downtown Attleboro. This incredible spot used to be a bustling entertainment destination with a casino and hotel. Now, families can take in the peaceful views of Lake Talaquega and explore the wooded trails and boardwalk where they’ll find a red maple swamp, an upland forest, and a freshwater marsh. Enjoy the natural respite of Oak Knoll and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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    Programs at Mass Audubon's Oak Knoll & Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuaries in Attleboro, MA

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    Progams for Schools at Oak Knoll

    Through field studies and classroom explorations, Mass Audubon school programs provide hands-on, inquiry based experiences with science content and practices. Our educators enhance students’ scientific understanding of species and habitats; ecological concepts such as food webs, cycles, systems, adaptation, and evolution; climate change; and interrelationships between people and nature.

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    Homeschool Programs

    Our homeschool programs are designed to encourage children to interact with the natural environment through exploration and inquiry-based learning and with each other through group building and games. Oak Knoll has many offerings for homeschooling including: Botany, Physics & Chemistry in Nature, Kitchen Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Art, Organic Gardening, Hibernation & Migration, Bio-mimicry, Life Cycles, Watershed Science, and Solar Energy.

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    Scout Programs

    Oak Knoll offers programs for all levels of Girl and Boy Scouts. Our qualified educators are available to lead groups, exploring diverse habitats of the wildlife sanctuary and covering many natural history topics. We can design a program to fulfill the requirements of a specific badge. Programs are offered after school or on weekends. Ask us about opportunities for Eagle or Gold Award projects!

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    1417 Park St (Route 118), Attleboro, MA, 02703