Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary


Wales, Massachusetts

HOURS:

The Sanctuary is open to the public every day except Sundays and legal holidays; open Mondays from June till December, then closed during the winter months on Mondays. Hours are 9:00 to 4:00. There is no admission charge. Please call ahead to be sure trails are open.

TRAILS:

Marked walking trails through a variety of habitats and wildflower gardens and two natural history museums. Trails open April through November ( trail conditions permitting). No admission charge, but guest must register.

PICNIC AREA:

Tables put out in spring; box lunches only; no fires allowed.

NO DOGS ALLOWED

, except guide/service dogs.

PROGRAMS INFORMATION:

Indoor Classroom Programs are offered from September through June. Programs held Tuesday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. Reservations required.

Saturday

Bluebird Nestbox

Programs (children) are held in January, February and March at 10:00a.m. Reservations required.

Naturalist's Programs

offered throughout the year for children and adults and available Tuesday through Saturday. Group size limited. Reservations required.

Winter Lecture Series

for adults are held on Saturdays 1:00 p.m. Reservations required.

Guided Walking Tours

(adults) available April through October by appointment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Telephone:

    (413)267-9654
  • Website:

    http://www.norcrossws.org/norcross.htm
  • Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 30 Peck Road
    Monson, MA 01057