Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
The refuge extends over wetlands, forested uplands, oxbow ponds, and the Nashua River, providing habitats for numerous wildlife species.
The area transformed from Camp Devens in 1917 to Fort Devens before becoming a wildlife refuge in 1974 through Department of Defense land transfer.
The Bill Ashe Visitor Facility presents educational programs about local wildlife and environmental conservation throughout the year.
Visitors can explore five miles of trails along riverbanks and through forests, with options for kayaking, canoeing, and winter sports activities.
The refuge maintains specific areas for the protection of Blanding's turtle, a threatened species in Massachusetts.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1974
Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/oxbow
GPS coordinates: 42.49720,-71.62310
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:17
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