For such a small place, the Sharon Audubon Center has a lot to see. Several different habitats are represented within the preserve, including ponds and streams, deep hardwood and hemlock forests, and wetlands. The largest mammal found in the area is the white-tailed deer, and they are abundant throughout. The preserve attracts a variety of songbirds, including such species as the scarlet tanager, northern oriole, eastern bluebird, yellow warbler, Blackburnian and Cape May warblers, and northern parula.

The preserve is locally renowned for its butterflies; species include monarchs, black swallowtails, and tiger swallowtails. Diverse waterfowl thrive in the two ponds and river habitat; species include the Canada goose, mallard, wood duck, and American widgeon. Reptiles and amphibians also abound in this habitat. Keep an eye out for painted turtle, northern water snake, and two-lined salamander.

• Visit in November or December to catch sight of the white-throated sparrows.
• Visit the staff-maintained garden, where ruby-throated hummingbirds are abuzz from late spring through fall.
• Hike the 2.3-mile Woodchuck Trail, which offers cathartic views of open fields and deciduous forest.