Norcross Sanctuary Trails Closed to Public until Spring
Our trails are currently closed until April 22, 2023. We look forward to seeing you in the Spring!
Events
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Winter Lecture Series: Reptiles and Amphibians of Massachusetts – Citizen Science and Endangered Species ***REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT***
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MAMassachusetts supports a notable richness of reptiles and amphibian species for a relatively small and northern state. Nearly 50 spectacular and interesting species are found from the salt marshes of Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay to the calcareous fens of Berkshire County. In this 1-hr presentation we will discuss a representative selection of native species, including case studies, and a new effort to map species distributions and important habitats.
Winter Lecture Series: Massachusetts Forest Update
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MAJoin 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, MAJoin 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.
Family Workshop: Bat House Building ***REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT***
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MABats are important to our ecosystem and we can help them by creating and protecting habitat for them. In this workshop, you will help support bat conservation by building a bat …
Public Trails Open For the Season
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MAOur public trails are open for the season for walking and nature viewing. Enjoy over 2 miles of trails through a variety of habitats.
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Earth Day 2023 Open House
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MAThe 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 Day, April 22nd. Join us at our Administration Building at 30 Peck Road for tours, displays, and family-oriented hands-on activities such as helping to plant a native plant meadow, crafting a butterfly life cycle wheel for children, a nature scavenger hunt and more!
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Closed for the Holiday Weekend
Norcross Wildlife Foundation 30 Peck Road, Wales, MAOur 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, MAOur 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, MAJoin 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.