Just two miles from the Rhode Island border, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA offers six miles of nature hiking trails through nearly 200 acres of fields, forests, streams and ponds. A Purple Martin colony can be observed nesting in the gourds in the main field. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty. Expect 2.5 to 3 miles of walking at Caratunk. (This is a joint walk with the Paskamansett Bird Club). An optional walk after the Caratunk Wildlife Sanctuary walk will be at Gammino Pond Conservation Area, 463 Newman Ave., Seekonk, MA. (1.5 miles from Caratunk). Gammino Pond features an easy walk on a wide one mile dirt trail that meanders around the pond. A recommendation is to pack your lunch.