BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Norcross Wildlife Foundation - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Norcross Wildlife Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Norcross Wildlife Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20221129T203515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T023249Z UID:10000041-1677934800-1677934800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series: Birds of Prey *** REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*** DESCRIPTION:The Norcross Wildlife Foundation would like to thank Tom Ricardi for his Birds of Prey presentation and for his years of dedication to these birds. If anyone would like to help Tom continue to “Rescue\, Rehabilitate\, and Release”\, donations may be made to the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center\, PO Box 26\, Conway\, MA 03141. Thank you to all who attended today’s  event! \n \n \n \n \nRegistration has closed for this event as we are at capacity!\nJoin 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.  \nRegistration has closed for this event as space is limited and we are at capacity.  Programs are held indoors at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation’s Visitor Center\, 30 Peck Road in Wales\, MA. \n  URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/winter-lecture-series-birds-of-prey/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Profile-pic-Tom-Ricardi-by-Shelly-Bourbeau-Photography.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20221128T193356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T200402Z UID:10000040-1676120400-1676120400@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series: Massachusetts Forest Update DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRegistration is required and space is limited.  Programs are held indoors at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation’s Visitor Center\, 30 Peck Road in Wales\, MA. \nTo register:  Please call Eileen at (413) 245-1353 or e-mail info@norcrosswildlife.org. \n \nFelicia Hubacz is a graduate of UMass Amherst and has worked as a forester with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation since 2010.  During that time\, she has worked on many forest health related issues including the Asian Longhorned Beetle\, Emerald Ash Borer\, Spongy Moth\, White Pine Needle Disease\, and many others. \nVisit the Massachusetts Forest Health Story Map:  https://arcg.is/j8TiD URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/winter-lecture-series-massachusetts-forest-update/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snowtrees.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20221128T185410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T134838Z UID:10000039-1674306000-1674306000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Winter Lecture Series: Reptiles and Amphibians of Massachusetts - Citizen Science and Endangered Species ***REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*** DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts 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.  \nRegistration is required and space is limited.  Programs are held indoors at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation’s Visitor Center\, 30 Peck Road in Wales\, MA. \nTo register:  Registration has closed for this event as we are at capacity. \nMike Jones currently works as the State Herpetologist for the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program within the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). Mike works statewide with municipalities\, agencies\, and NGOs to promote the management\, conservation\, and study of Massachusetts’ native reptile and amphibian species. He earned a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst in 2009. Mike lives with his family in New Salem. \nRegistration for this event is now closed! URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/winter-lecture-series-reptiles-and-amphibians-of-massachusetts/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5.27.21-Turtle-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220803T175603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T161222Z UID:10000038-1665828000-1665835200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:LaFond Oak Forest Program -Walk to Vineca Pond DESCRIPTION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation is proud to present the annual LaFond Oak Forest Program in memory of Eugene W. LaFond and Helen Mason LaFond\nSaturday\, October 15\, 2022 at 10:00am \nJoin us on a guided walk out to the beautiful Vineca Pond.  This is a moderate\, 4.5 mile hike through parts of our sanctuary not typically open to the public. \nMeet at The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary’s Visitor Center kiosk\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales MA. \nphoto credit:  Dan Jaffe Wilder URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/lafond-oak-forest-program-walk-to-vineca-pond/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Vinica_pond_DanJaffe-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221011 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T130304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T171953Z UID:10000027-1665187200-1665446399@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION:Our public trails will be closed over the Holiday Weekend\, Saturday\, October 8 through Monday\, October 10.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday\, October 11  at 8:30 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday-weekend/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Just-Plain-Closed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220803T173128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T122931Z UID:10000037-1664618400-1664625600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Guided Walk - Scenic Woods Walk DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER:  Scenic Woods Walk\nOn Saturday\, October 1\, 2022 join us for a guided walk through the Sanctuary woods.\nDuring this moderate to semi-difficult hike\, we will walk off of the regular paths\, up and over hills\, through the woodlands in search of early autumn flora and fauna.\nThis hike is geared towards adults and is approximately 4 miles long.\nWe will meet at the Visitor Center kiosk for a 10:00 am departure.\nIf there is inclement weather\, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that hike will be taking place. \nphoto credit:  Dan Jaffe Wilder URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/guided-walk-scenic-woods-walk/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Norcross_Pond_DanJaffe-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T133810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T171434Z UID:10000034-1663747200-1663752600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on the final Wednesday Walk of 2022!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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-8/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_5085-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T170855Z UID:10000033-1663142400-1663147800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-7/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/7.13.22-3-DHG-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220803T170106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T145202Z UID:10000036-1662804000-1662809400@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Guided Walk - Peruse the Ponds DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk around a few of the beautiful ponds at the Sanctuary!Observe a variety of habitats along the way as we travel on paths not typically available to the public. This walk is geared for adults and is approximately 3 1/2  miles. This is an easy to moderate hike.Meet at the Visitor Center kiosk by 10:00 am.  If inclement weather\, please call 413-245-1353 to confirm that hike will be taking place. \nphoto credit:  Mark Izeman URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/guided-walk-peruse-the-ponds/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-M.-Izeman-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T133016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T170109Z UID:10000031-1662537600-1662543000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-5/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dhg-brook-rs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220906 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220708T192408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T162000Z UID:10000024-1662163200-1662422399@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION:Our public trails will be closed over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend\, Saturday\, September 3 through Monday\, September 5.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday\, September 6 at 8:30 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/closed-for-holiday-weekend/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tim-mossholder-QsX23A3NgMQ-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T133442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T162435Z UID:10000032-1661932800-1661938200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-6/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Abandoned-Farm1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220803T164038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T150255Z UID:10000035-1661419800-1661439600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Southern New England Oak Resiliency: Lessons Learned\, Looking Forward Workshop DESCRIPTION:August 25 2022 Oak Resiliency Workshop at NWS URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/southern-new-england-oak-resiliency-lessons-learned-looking-forward-workshop/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Chapin-Meadow-by-DJW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T132721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T161055Z UID:10000029-1661328000-1661333400@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-3/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BSmeadow-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T132901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T144436Z UID:10000030-1660723200-1660728600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-4/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Wednesday-Walk-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220720T132428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T164759Z UID:10000028-1660118400-1660123800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.\nObserve 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!\nThese walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.\nMeet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-2/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T093000 DTSTAMP:20260604T085457 CREATED:20220716T143247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T164817Z UID:10000025-1659513600-1659519000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 22 and ending on September 21.\nObserve 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!\nThese walks are geared for adults and are generally 3-4 miles at a medium to quick pace.\nMeet at the Visitor Center kiosk.  Walks begin promptly at 8:00 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR