Phone

(413) 245-1264

General Email

info@norcrosswildlife.org

Trail Hours

Open daily dawn to dusk

Winter Lecture Series: Massachusetts Forest Update

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Forest Health Specialist, Felicia Hubacz, as she discusses the state’s major forest health issues in 2022. Learn to identify current and future threats to our forest and how the DCR Forest Health Program monitors and manages for them.

Winter Lecture Series: Birds of Prey *** REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT***

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA

Join Tom Ricardi for a close encounter with live birds of prey. Tom is the owner of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway and cares for injured falcons, owls, eagles, and other raptors, rescuing between 125-150 birds a year. Retired from a 38-year career with the Massachusetts Environmental Police, Tom has had an interest in birds since he was a child and is considered the most knowledgeable resource for injured raptors in Western Massachusetts.

Public Trails Open For the Season

Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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 Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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 Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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 Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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 Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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 Foundation 30 Peck Road, 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.