Two small gray Chipping Sparrows sit on a bare branch
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Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary

Chipping Sparrows. Photo: Kathy Malone/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ center.

99 West Cornwall Road, Sharon, CT 06069

Open Today Sunrise - Sunset

The Emily Winthrop Miles Wildlife ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary, managed by Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center, consists of more than 800 acres of habitat amidst 5,000 acres of protected open space. In addition to forestland, Miles features 2 miles of the Carse Brook Wetlands, which supports a wide variety of flora and fauna—some of which are on the Endangered Species List. Though none of the buildings are currently open to the public, the sanctuary itself is open for visitation and the Pond Loop Trail around Miles Pond boasts some of the best wildlife viewing in the region.

The Miles Wildlife ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sanctuary is the training and research part of Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center's operation. With a small residential facility, Miles is able to house interns and scientists who use the Sanctuary for fieldwork and environmental study.

Open daily sunrise to sunset.

Trail Rules

When you enjoy nature on our trails, remember this is a wildlife sanctuary. To protect the wildlife, and for your safety, please...

  • Leave bikes and pets at home. No dogs or any other pets are permitted on the trails or property.
  • Hunting and fishing are not allowed (the wildlife do the hunting and fishing here)
  • Do not enter ponds or streams (except during guided programs)
  • Stay on the trails—the forest is for the wildlife!
  • Take only pictures, leave only footprints (not litter)
  • No alcohol or smoking on the property
  • Remember, the houses on the property are private residences—please respect their privacy
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Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center MOTUS station. Photo: Luke Franke/³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

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Miles Sanctuary is a sister sanctuary to Sharon ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center.
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