BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Norcross Wildlife Foundation - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20230906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T165339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171918Z UID:10000064-1693987200-1693992600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-20/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20230902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230421T181209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T181247Z UID:10000046-1693612800-1693871999@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION:Our public trails will be closed over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend\, Saturday\, September 2 through Monday\, September 4.  Trails will reopen to the public on Tuesday\, September 5 at 8:30 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday-weekend-3/ 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:20230830T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T165253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171728Z UID:10000063-1693382400-1693387800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.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-19/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T165145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171605Z UID:10000062-1692777600-1692783000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-18/ 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:20230816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T165100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171519Z UID:10000061-1692172800-1692178200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-17/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rudbeckia_fulgida_speciosa.showy_black_eyed_susan-e1499793701905.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T164832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171418Z UID:10000060-1691568000-1691573400@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-16/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-cropped-Boardwalk-5.21-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T164706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171338Z UID:10000059-1690963200-1690968600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st 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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/wednesday-walks-15/ 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:20230726T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T164604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171234Z UID:10000058-1690358400-1690363800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-14/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T164403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171141Z UID:10000057-1689753600-1689759000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-13/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_7206-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T163859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T171105Z UID:10000054-1689148800-1689154200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.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-11/ 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:20230705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T164246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T170927Z UID:10000056-1688544000-1688549400@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-12/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/6.14.22-scrubland-trail-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T163724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T170838Z UID:10000053-1687939200-1687944600@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.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-10/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_7888-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T125552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T200059Z UID:10000051-1687611600-1687615200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Backyard Wildlife - All About Opossums DESCRIPTION: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! \nRegistration is required for this event and space is limited.  The program will be held indoors at the Norcross Wildlife Foundation’s Visitor Center\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA. \nTo Register:  Please call Eileen at (413) 245-1353 or email info@norcrosswildlife.org. \nFerncroft Wildlife Rescue – Home | Facebook \n  URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/backyard-wildlife-all-about-opossums/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Opossum-730x558-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T093000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230512T163214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T170741Z UID:10000052-1687334400-1687339800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks DESCRIPTION:Join us on a walk through our Sanctuary every Wednesday morning beginning June 21st and ending on September 6th.\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-9/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230620 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230421T190319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T191202Z UID:10000048-1686960000-1687219199@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday-2/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Junteenth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230421T175904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T180559Z UID:10000045-1685145600-1685404799@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION: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 8:30 am. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday-weekend-2/ 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:20230422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230228T153023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T171606Z UID:10000043-1682154000-1682172000@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Earth Day 2023 Open House DESCRIPTION:The Norcross Wildlife Foundation Open House\n \nSaturday\, April 22\, 2023\nThe 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!  \nGuided tours of our public trails will be led by Norcross staff\, and we are honored to kick-off the day with an early-riser birdwatching walk with Bill Cormier of Wild Bird Crossing.  \nBat expert and rehabilitator Maureen Heidtmann will give a presentation on her work and will have some live bats for you to see and appreciate the important roles they play in our regional ecosystem.  \nWe will be joined by other non-profits from the area working to protect nature and wildlife\, including the Turtle Rescue League\, the Massachusetts Butterfly Club\, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation\, and Opacum Land Trust. \nLocal high school student May Adams will have a display of her nature photography.  Staff from Norcross Wildlife Foundation will be on hand to talk about our work and the importance of protecting wildlife and natural resources in our region.  There will be a food truck\, free giveaways and free raffles! \nSo please come join us to celebrate Earth Day and learn all about the Norcross Wildlife Foundation and the 8\,021 acres of wildlife sanctuary it cares for in our region.  \nSchedule of Events \n7:00 am – “Birding with Bill” Meet at Trailhead Kiosk for a walk in the Sanctuary with Bird Expert Bill Cormier from the Wild Bird Crossing in Sturbridge. \n8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Self-guided public nature trails are open for the season!  Trail Maps available at the Trailhead Kiosk. \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm Visit the Booths of Local Non-Profit Organizations: \nOpacum Land Trust – Join Opacum Land Trust Directors & Staff under the tent to learn more about the critters that call vernal pools home!  Participate in a pool activity where you can discover a critter\, then learn about its life in a vernal pool.  Everyone who joins in the fun of this activity gets a prize.  At the activity table\, there will also be information about who Opacum Land Trust is and what they do in our local communities to conserve and protect forests and land.                \nTurtle Rescue League – Join Directors & Staff from the Turtle Rescue League whose mission is to “keep turtles as a part of the future\, not a thing of the past” under the tent for some Turtle Time! Learn about the challenges our native turtles face and how we can make a difference in the lives and conservation of these special wetland creatures. \nMassachusetts Butterfly Club – Visit with members of the MBC inside of the Visitor Center for information on butterfly gardening\, samples of guidebooks and publications from the North American Butterfly Association\, view photos\, and learn more about the club and their activities.  \nMassachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation – Visit with the staff from the DCR inside of the Visitor Center to learn how to identify current and future threats to our forest and how the DCR Forest Health Program monitors and manages for them. Children’s activities and informational publications will be available. \nThe Norcross Wildlife Foundation – Meet the Executive Director in the Visitor Center to learn about our mission and what the Foundation is all about.  Check out our free raffle items and enter to win.  Be one of the first 250 visitors and receive a free native plant! \n9:30 am – Help plant the Meadow – Join our Ecological Horticulturist\, Leo Kenney and intern Summer Heschong\, to help plant a new section of our entryway meadow! The area will be prepped but we need your help getting the plants in the ground. A great activity for adults or children\, you will be able to watch the plants grow and flower for years to come! \n10:00 am – Meet at the Trailhead Kiosk for a guided walk with our Ecological Horticulturist\, Leo Kenney. \n11:00 am – Tony’s Happy Valley Pizza Truck will be on-site and open for business.  \n11:30 am – Help plant the Meadow (see description under 9:30 am) \n1:00 pm – Meet at the Trailhead Kiosk for a guided walk with or Director of Applied Ecology\, Dan Wilder.               \n1:00 pm – Bats:  Winged Wonders\, Presented by Bat Expert and Rehabilitator\, Maureen Heidtmann\, in the visitor center classroom space on the lower level (seating is limited).  An overview of bats of the world\, with an emphasis on our local species\, this presentation will cover the persisting myths and misconceptions about these fascinating creatures\, the many roles’ bats play to ensure a healthy planet\, the perils bats face in their struggle for survival\, their amazing resilience and what we can do to help. You may even see a live bat or two!Maureen is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator focusing on bats and has been for over 20 years. She also holds a Master Wildlife Conservationist certificate\, and a permit from the USDA to keep non-releasable bats for educational purposes.  Over the years\, Maureen has presented programs for children and adults at libraries\, schools\, nature centers and botanical gardens.  For the year 2016\, she was the designated regional educator for bat Conservation International and has done voluntary field work for BCI. \n1:30 pm – Help plant the Meadow – Join our Ecological Horticulturist Leonard Kenney and intern Summer Heschong\, to help plant a new section of our entryway meadow! The area will be prepped but we need your help getting the plants in the ground.  A great activity for adults or children\, you will be able to watch the plants grow and flower for years to come!  \nThroughout the day in the Visitor Center: \n\nPhoto Exhibit by local photographer and NWF Volunteer May Adams \nFree NWF Raffle – Enter to win one of five Bluebird Boxes\, one of five Bat Houses\, a NWF Swag Bag\, a Bag of Books or a Van Tour for up to 10 people of the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary not typically accessible to the public.\nChildren’s Hands on Activity – Create a Butterfly Life Cycle Wheel\nGive Aways – get your free native plant (for the first 250 visitors) and a NWF magnet!\nNature Scavenger Hunt – Kids can grab a scavenger hunt at the Trailhead Kiosk\, hit the trails to find all the items and once completed\, return to the Visitor Center for a prize!\n\nVisit the Trailside Museum and while you are there check out the Tractors and Trucks for a photo op. \n1:55 pm – Raffle drawing (winners do not need to be present to win) \n2:00 pm – Event ends but trails are accessible until 4:00 pm.    \n4:00 pm – Trails close promptly at 4:00 pm. \nSchedule and activities are subject to change. URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/earth-day-2023-open-house/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/4.16.22-Bloodroot-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230228T195513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T195556Z UID:10000044-1682152200-1682179200@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Public Trails Open For the Season DESCRIPTION:Our public trails are open for the season for walking and nature viewing.  Enjoy over 2 miles of trails through a variety of habitats; maps are available at the Trailhead Kiosk. \nTrails will be open 8:30am – 4:00pm\, Monday – Saturday\, April 22\, 2023 thru mid-November.\nTrails will be closed on holiday weekends May – November. \nVisit Information – The Norcross Wildlife Foundation URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/public-trails-open-for-the-season/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-cropped-Boardwalk-5.21-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 CREATED:20230106T133306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T140455Z UID:10000042-1679738400-1679743800@norcrosswildlife.org SUMMARY:Family Workshop: Bat House Building ***REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*** DESCRIPTION:Bats 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 house that will provide female bats a safe\, warm place to raise their young.  A video on bat conservation will follow the workshop. \nAll materials for this program are provided.  Children should be at least 8 years old and must be accompanied by an adult.  Registration for this program is required as space is limited. \nRegistration has closed for this program! URL:https://norcrosswildlife.org/event/family-workshop-bat-house-building/ LOCATION:Norcross Wildlife Foundation\, 30 Peck Road\, Wales\, MA\, 01081 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://norcrosswildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bat-from-Publisher-e1672953830498.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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:20260409T193459 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 END:VCALENDAR