Massachusetts agriculture in Mashpee, Massachusetts

Sprout Farm Stand is a charming food and grocery store located at 97 Quinaquisset Avenue in Mashpee, Massachusetts. This quaint little market offers a wide selection of fresh produce, locally sourced goods, and artisanal products. Whether you're looking for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and preserves, or unique pantry staples, Sprout Farm Stand has something for everyone. Stop by and support local farmers and producers while enjoying the delicious offerings at this delightful neighborhood store.

Lowell Holly Reservation is a picturesque park and tourist attraction located on South Sandwich Road in Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States. This 135-acre reservation is a stunning peninsula adorned with groves of American holly trees, a rare sight along the New England coast. Named after its donor, Abbott Lawrence Lowell, the reservation also features plantings of rosebay and catawba rhododendrons, reflecting Lowell's horticultural tastes. Wilfred Wheeler, Sr., a former Massachusetts Secretary of Agriculture, further enhanced the landscape by planting 50 varieties of American holly. Visitors can wander along carriage roads and foot trails that meander through the reservation's old-growth forest, passing by Mashpee and Wakeby Ponds which offer fishing opportunities. The reservation also boasts a swimming beach, although there is no lifeguard on duty. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, limited seasonal beach parking is available Wednesday through Sunday. Year-round access is also available with a smaller parking area for six cars.

Welcome to Danehy Park Miyawaki Forest Located at 99 Sherman Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Danehy Park Miyawaki Forest stands as a beacon of ecological restoration and community spirit. Established on September 25, 2021, with the invaluable help of enthusiastic volunteers, this forest is the first Miyawaki Forest in both Cambridge and the greater Northeast United States. It symbolizes a collective effort to restore natural ecosystems and foster environmental stewardship.