Phone

(413) 245-1264

Email

info@norcrosswildlife.org

Opening Hours

Monday-Saturday 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Closed Holiday Weekends.

Public Trails Open For the Season

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Our public trails are open for the season for walking and nature viewing. Enjoy over 2 miles of trails through a variety of habitats.

Closed for the Holiday Weekend

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Our public trails will be closed over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 30 at …

Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Our public trails will be closed on the Juneteenth Holiday, Monday, June 19th. Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 20th at 8:30 am.

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21 and ending on September 6.
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.

Backyard Wildlife – All About Opossums

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join Bill and Pam Lefferts of Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue for an overview of wildlife rehabilitation and the role of rehabbers with a focus on opossums and their rescue efforts with them, supporting wildlife during the winter, preparing emergency roadside kits, turning your property into a sanctuary, learning more about becoming a rehabber or a wildlife volunteer. Ambassador opossums will be in attendance for a meet and greet!

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21 and ending on September 6.
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.

Family Trail Walk and Craft

Join our education staff for a short indoor program where children will make a craft with plaster then head outdoors for a walk on our trails. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call Eileen at 413-245-1353 to register or email info@norcrosswildlife.org.

Wednesday Walks

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21 and ending on September 6.
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 Sanctuary Wales, MA

Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21 and ending on September 6.
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.