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The Carl Monge Sanctuary
Acquired in June 2010-The Carl Monge sanctuary comprises of 13.7 acres of woodlands that lie within the boundaries of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. Surrounded by two important properties; the 86-acre Makepeace Sanctuary and the 50-acre Mercy Lowe Sanctuary which … Continue reading
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The Tom and Georgia French Family Sanctuary
Acquired in September 2008- located in the town of Middlefield, Massachusetts this almost 20 acre property was a favorite spot for the Tom and Georgia French family to be together with their extended family and friends. Given in the year of … Continue reading
Smith’s Dock Sanctuary
Meadow Lane West Barnstable, Massachusetts Orenda’s Smith’s Dock Sanctuary, which consists of 5 acres in West Barnstable, provides not only a peaceful spot with an impressive view but is also habitat for the Northern Diamondback Terrapin Turtle. This beautiful Sanctuary … Continue reading
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Quashnet River Sanctuary
Mashpee, Massachusetts Orenda’s Quashnet River Sanctuary was purchased in March 2001. The entire acquisition included 18 acres encompassing over 2,000 feet along the Quashnet River in Mashpee in the Mashpee national Wildlife Refuge. Orenda retained the four acres to the … Continue reading
Nalebuff Sanctuary
Falmouth, Massachusetts This more than half-acre property is located on a small peninsula in the Waquoit area of Falmouth, in an otherwise residential area bordering the Child’s River. The donors volunteered to act as stewards for this sanctuary, which is … Continue reading
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Mary De La Vallette Sanctuary
Mary De La Vallette Sanctuary Phillipston, Massachusetts Because he was interested in maintaining the integrity of the wildlife habitat and was concerned about the recent development in the Phillipston area, the donor decided to donate this property to Orenda in … Continue reading
The Ledges
The Ledges Southbridge, Massachusetts The Ledges is a ledgy wooded four acre parcel in Southbridge, Massachusetts that provides watershed protection for a public water supply in addition to natural forested habitat. It was acquired in 1986, the first land Orenda … Continue reading
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David Nelson Sanctuary
David Nelson Sanctuary Plymouth, Massachusetts Although the property had once been used as a retreat for hunting, the donor conveyed this 14.5 acre sanctuary to Orenda in his will, proclaiming that he wished the property to be a wildlife preserve … Continue reading
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Austin Smith Sanctuary
Austin Smith Sanctuary 261 Rock Harbor Road This 8.5 acre sanctuary is located in both Orleans and Eastham and is a portion an estate that had been in the donor’s family for over 350 years. Both parcels are in the … Continue reading
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Scudder Bay Sanctuary
Scudder Bay Sanctuary Bay Lane Centerville, Massachusetts This more than 2 acre sanctuary resides in an Aquifer Protection Overlay District, a designation designed to protect ground water on Scudder Bay in Osterville. The upland portion of property has a mixture … Continue reading
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