North Common Meadow, Protected area in Petersham, Massachusetts, United States.
North Common Meadow spans 25 acres of grassland with wildflowers and a small lily pond where visitors can observe various frog species.
The land transformed from pasture grounds to a golf course for the Nichewaug Inn before becoming a protected area in 1975 through an anonymous donation.
The meadow forms part of the Petersham Common Historic District, registered in the National Register of Historic Places since 1982.
Visitors can access the meadow through entrances on North Main Street or East Street, with trails connecting to the Brooks Woodland Preserve.
The grassland provides nesting grounds for multiple bird species, including bobolinks, red-winged blackbirds, and eastern meadowlarks throughout the seasons.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.49440,-72.17530
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:53
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