Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary

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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]

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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

  1. ↑ "Grant frame". Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  3. ↑ "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)
  4. ↑ "Hull Forestry & Woodland Management Services". September 26, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary a hidden gem in Wales". March 19, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Nathan Goodale House - Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2013.

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