The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife refuge in Monson, Massachusetts. Founded by Arthur Norcross in 1939, the 8,000 acre wildlife refuge was established to preserve, protect and propagate native flora and fauna. [1] [2] The refuge is part of the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, which awards loans and grants, and has helped preserve over 33,000 acres since 1939. [3]
Natural history
Much of the refuge is part of the Quinebaug Highlands, [4] which in turn is part of the Eastern New England Uplift.
Trails and recreation
The sanctuary has 2.5 miles of trails. [5] The refuge offers programs throughout the year. [6]
References
- ^ "Grant frame". Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2013-09-17. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
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"Archived copy" (PDF). www.norcrossws.org. Archived from
the original (PDF) on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) - ^ "Hull Forestry & Woodland Management Services". 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary a hidden gem in Wales". 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Nathan Goodale House - Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
External links
- Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary - official site
