1. Ward’S Berry Farm
City: Sharon, MA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (781) 784-3600
Address: 614 S. Main St.
Description: This quintessential family farm is open year-round, but June is when the pick-your-own season begins, with strawberries followed by blueberries in July and pumpkins in October. In late fall, fresh local turkeys, Christmas trees, and holiday decorations are the main attractions. Along with the locally grown seasonal produce, there’s a deli for made-to-order sandwiches and a counter that sells soft-serve ice cream and smoothies. The bakery churns out everything from irresistible blueberry muffins to homey apple pies to downright addictive peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. For kids there’s a picnic area, a playground, and cute farm animals to visit in the barns. They also offer several CSA (community-supported agriculture) share options.
2. Moose Hill Sanctuary (Massachusetts Audubon)
City: Sharon, MA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (781) 784-5691
Address: 02067
Description: One of the largest Massachusetts Audubon sanctuaries, Moose Hill has 25 miles of trails of extraordinary diversity. Visitors can walk through the vernal woods, look for frogs and spotted salamanders in the red maple swamp, enjoy the woodland wildflowers, and hear the chorus of migratory birds. In conjunction with Ward’s Berry Farm, Moose Hill also runs a CSA (community-supported agriculture) program that provides a wide variety of sustainably grown vegetables to its members. If you have kids, be sure to check out the schedule of educational opportunities including weekend programs, seasonal special events, and children’s vacation and summer camps.