Phone

(413) 245-1264

Email

info@norcrosswildlife.org

Opening Hours

Closed for the season.

Queer Plant Convergence 2024

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Queer Plant Convergence is an annual weekend gathering which seeks to bring together members of the regional LGBTQIA+ community who have a shared interest in wild plants and the environment.

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 26th and ending on September 11th.
Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public. You never know what types of flora and fauna we will see!
These walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.
Meet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am.

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 26th and ending on September 11th.
Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public. You never know what types of flora and fauna we will see!
These walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.
Meet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am.

Closed for the Holiday Weekend

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Our public trails will be closed over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, September 3 at …

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 26th and ending on September 11th.
Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public. You never know what types of flora and fauna we will see!
These walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.
Meet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am.

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join us for our final morning walk for the season through our Sanctuary.
Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public. You never know what types of flora and fauna we will see!
These walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.
Meet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am.

Saturday Hike to Bear Hill

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join us for a hike to the top of Bear Hill deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike up Tupper Hill to Bear Hill on trails not typically available to the public.
This moderate to difficult hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 4.2 miles long. 
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for elevation, roots, and rocks.
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 10 am to sign in.  
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.

LaFond Oak Forest Program – Hike to Vineca Pond

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Norcross Wildlife Foundation is proud to present the annual LaFond Oak Forest Program in memory of Eugene W. LaFond and Helen Mason LaFond.
Saturday, October 05, 2024, at 10am
Join us for a hike to the beautiful Vineca Pond deep in the Sanctuary!
Observe a variety of habitats as we hike past the canal and dams on paths not typically available to the public.
This moderate hike is geared for adults, is at a moderate pace, and is approximately 3.5 miles long.
Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear; be prepared for roots, rocks, and maybe even some mud!
Dogs are not allowed.
Please meet at the Trailhead kiosk by 9:30 am to sign in.
If there is inclement weather, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that the hike will be taking place.

Closed for the Holiday Weekend

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Our public trails will be closed over the Holiday Weekend, Saturday, October 12 through Monday, October 14.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:30 am.

Closed for the Holiday Weekend

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Our public trails will be closed over the Holiday Weekend, Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11. Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, November 12.