Our Wednesday Morning Walks Return! Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th. Observe a variety of habitats along …

Wednesday Walks – Free Guided Walks through the Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, 2023 and join us for our Open House!
The staff of the Norcross Wildlife Foundation invites the public to find out more about all that Norcross has to offer, at an open house to be held on Earth …

2023 Ecological Horticulture Internships at Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Applications are now being accepted through March 15, 2023 Internships positions are available in the Applied Ecology department at Norcross Wildlife Foundation (NWF) for the 2023 growing season. The NWF …

The Norcross Wildlife Winter Lecture Series Returns
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation is pleased to announce the return of its winter lecture series after a two-year break necessitated by the pandemic. We are also pleased that our programs …

LaFond Oak Forest Program – Walk to Vineca Pond
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation is proud to present the annual LaFond Oak Forest Program in memory of Eugene W. LaFond and Helen Mason LaFond on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at …

The Power of Nature
These two white pine trees, right on the “Timber Art” section of our public trails, were destroyed by a lightning strike on the afternoon of August 26th, 2022. Trees are …

Restoring a Pitch Pine-Oak Upland Forest at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
Our Director of Applied Ecology, Dan Wilder, recently shared some interesting information on the cryptic pine barrens located on Norcross lands for the Ecological Landscape Alliance Newsletter. Click on the …

Our Trails are Open for the Season!
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation nature trails are open to the public for hiking and nature viewing. Located at 30 Peck Road in Wales, with ample parking and portable restroom facility, …

Saturday Walks – Peruse the Ponds and Scenic Woods Walk
Peruse the Ponds On Saturday, September 10, 2022 join us for a guided walk around a few of the beautiful ponds at the Sanctuary. Observe a variety of habitats along …

Southern New England Oak Resiliency: Lessons Learned, Looking Forward
A Workshop and Field Tour hosted by the Forest Stewards Guild and The Norcross Wildlife Foundation When: Thursday, August 25th, 2022Where: Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA 01081 …