Norcross_Wildlife_Sanctuary

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary

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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]

Footbridge at the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary

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

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    "Grant frame". Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
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    "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)
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    "Hull Forestry & Woodland Management Services". 26 September 2019.
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    "Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary a hidden gem in Wales". 19 March 2012.
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    "Nathan Goodale House - Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary". Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2013-09-29.

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