Mass Audubon Laughing Brook

Explore Laughing Brook’s 353 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.

In the fall, enjoy the many colors of the forest and the wildflower-filled meadow. In winter, a variety of wildlife tracks can be found in the snow. The former home of naturalist and children’s author Thornton W. Burgess is located on the sanctuary grounds, making Laughing Brook an especially appropriate place to learn about the world of nature and to continue his living legacy.