Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
Footbridge at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
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
[edit]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
[edit]The sanctuary has 2.5 miles of trails.[5] The refuge offers programs throughout the year.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Grant frame". Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). www.norcrossws.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Hull Forestry & Woodland Management Services". September 26, 2019.
- ^ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary a hidden gem in Wales". March 19, 2012.
- ^ "Nathan Goodale House - Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary - official site
