Norcross Wildlife Foundation

05/28/2026

The Norcross Wildlife Foundation is launching the Vinica Brook Restoration Project, a major effort to reconnect over 10 miles of critical stream habitat in Massachusetts by removing outdated dams. This initiative aims to restore wetlands and boost biodiversity, with project details and public event information available online.

Read the full details on the Norcross Wildlife Foundation website:

https://norcrosswildlife.org/the-vinica-brook-restoration-at-norcross-wildlife-foundation/

05/21/2026

Join us next week to explore one of the largest stream and freshwater wetland restoration projects in Massachusetts!

We are hosting a public seminar to introduce the Vinica Brook Restoration project and share our long-term vision for ecological recovery and watershed resilience.

Where: Visitor Center, 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA
When: Saturday, May 30
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
RSVP: https://forms.gle/SbYmPUcV5RZJPawFA

We hope to see you there!

05/09/2026

Mark your calendars - we have two exciting events coming up this month that you won’t want to miss!

Event #1 - Healthy Forest and Birds

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 8:30am-10:00am
Location: 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA | Visitor Center

What to expect: A guided walk with Jeff Ritterson (Mass Audubon ornithologist) and Jacob Seidel (DCR forester) to explore how forest management affects bird habitat and learn how birds, from migratory warblers to resident chickadees, rely on forests for food, shelter, and nesting.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/J6ooXE1qqgAXykku7

Event #2 - Vinica Brook Restoration Public Seminar

Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA | Visitor Center

What to expect: A public seminar introducing the Vinica Brook Restoration and its long-term vision for ecological recovery and watershed resilience

RSVP: https://forms.gle/SbYmPUcV5RZJPawFA

We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for two exciting walks and learn about the amazing collaborative work from multiple partners on the Monson Cedar Swamp Land Care Project including our Nipmuc friends and the Monson Conservation Commission🌻🐛🐝🎉🐞👏🏽

04/28/2026

We had an afternoon full of joy, laughter and learning moments celebrating earth day with a group of beautiful humans in nature!! Stars of the Future Inc. , Opacum Land Trust, Jaz- Yoga/Health and Wellness 🐝🐛🐞❤️🌻🎉

04/27/2026

We just put out the final round of FREE gently used birdhouses at the Trailhead!

Don't forget to clean and dry them thoroughly before hanging.

Reminder: Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Happy Hiking!

04/20/2026

Join us this Friday for a guided nature walk at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover diverse wildlife and get to know it better using the iNaturalist app to ID the photos you take, plus expert advice from our guides!

Date: April 24, 9:00am-11:00am

Location: 30 Peck Rd, Wales, MA 01081 | Visitor Center

RSVP: https://forms.gle/ww4tfHahZfGsCy2F9

Check out our Calendar of Events to see the full list of upcoming events:
https://norcrosswildlife.org/events/

04/17/2026

We’ve just added more FREE gently used birdhouses at the Trailhead!

If you’ve been looking for a new home for your backyard birds, come grab one while they last. (Don't forget to clean and dry them thoroughly before hanging)

Reminder: Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. Happy Hiking!

04/15/2026

Join us this Saturday, April 18 to explore the magic of prescribed fire as a restoration tool on the land!

🔥Join us as we commemorate the first anniversary of the prescribed fire at Chapin and explore how the land has responded one year later.

We’ll have an enlightening conversation with experts under some coffee and donuts, followed by a walk to the site where we’ll observe post-fire ecological recovery, learn about the role of prescribed fire in ecosystem health and engage in open discussion and Q&A

☕ Coffee & donuts provided

Featuring experts from: Monson Conservation Commission, Massachusetts DCR, Opacum Land Trust, Monson Fire Department, No Loose Braids (Nipmuc-led organization), Joshua’s Land Trust

When: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:📍 Meet at the Visitor Center (30 Peck Road, Wales, MA)

Events are free of charge!

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/LTAGSGASdGgrgt3A7

04/15/2026

We are excited to collaborate with Opacum Land Trust and the Southbridge Recreation department on this hands-on workshop at the Community Center to learn about the joys of gardening!