SBEAS Sanctuary Regulations
Sanctuary Regulations
Because of limited acreage, large membership and increasing use of the sanctuary, it is imperative that all of us remember to abide by the rules and regulations set up for sanctuary conduct. This is necessary if we are to maintain its original intent -- a wildlife preserve. All visitors, young and old, should understand that this is not a a park or a playground. This is an area set aside to protect, propagate and observe all forms of nature, both flora and fauna.
Everyone must stay on established trails, so as not to disturb nesting birds and to avoid poison ivy and other plantings. Access to the pond shall be by established trails only.
Any group may visit the sanctuary with permission and an Audubon Society guide. Children should have adequate adult supervision -- at least one adult per 10 children.
Picking or removal of any shrubs, plants, flowers, trees, etc., is strictly prohibited. Dead trees and blowdowns are not to be removed except where they endanger life or property along a roadway, trails or buildings.
No dogs, cats horses or other domestic animals on the premises.
Foot trails are for foot traffic only. No vehicles permitted except for Society-owned maintenance equipment.
No camping permitted.
No swimming, wading, boating or other water activity on the pond.
Keys to the gate are for regular members only, and they shall not be loaned to anyone. If you invite guests, be there to take care of them. Make sure everything is properly locked before you leave!
Be careful with fire and smoking. Campfires and picnics permitted in the picnic area are for members and guests only. Please take all your garbage and trash home with you.
Plantings are to be confined to wild North Eastern United States material, except for a few plantings high on the wildlife list for special food purposes only. All plantings must be approved by the sanctuary chairperson.