Norcross Wildlife Foundation

08/31/2026

The Wales Senior Center, at 85 Main Street in Wales, provides a range of programs and services designed to meet the needs of the senior citizens in the Town. This includes lunches served every Tuesday and Thursday, prepared in the commercial kitchen located in the center. After years of use this space needs some upgrades, including new flooring. At the recommendation of Selectman Michael Valanzola, the Norcross Wildlife Foundation is providing part of its annual gift to the Town with a $5,000 donation to help with these improvements.

Pictured here on the left is Dr. Caro Munoz Agudelo, Director of Public Programs and Research at Norcross. She works with organizations such as the Tantasqua School District, the Library and Senior Center to provide educational programs and activities. Next are Senior Center Lead Cook Darleen Gilley, Senior Center Director Cheri Fisher, and Selectman Valanzola.

For more information on the Wales Senior Center please see their list of services at https://www.townofwales.net/325/Services, or contact Cheri Fisher at 413-245-9683.

For more information about public programs and the public trails at Norcross, please visit our website at https://norcrosswildlife.org/

08/21/2026

A reminder that our pollinator walk with taxonomist Justin Roch is happening tomorrow from 10 to 11:30 am! Learn all about the pollinators that help keep our local ecosystems going on a guided walk. This event is taking place on 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA and is free and open to the public! Can't wait to see you there! 🐝🦋🐞

Norcross is excited to host taxonomist Justin Roch for an open to the public pollinator walk! Join us on August 22nd, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM @ 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA for an informative and engaging look into the world of native pollinators, and learn how these tiny insects have a HUGE impact on our ecosystems!

This event is free, and open to the public!

RSVP here (RSVP IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND): https://forms.gle/CPrJoZrg6YmH52Wq8

08/19/2026

Please join us for our 2nd annual Watershed Week. Hosted by many partners across all four watershed states, Watershed Week will increase awareness and promote recognition of the Connecticut River as a national treasure! Participants will get to know their local watershed and the organizations and volunteers who work hard to enhance, restore, and protect it.

If you want to host an event, sign up here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ8sJyzwQwBr2aCH1kQhC1f1mn1gl-3sPacLaFBkdmoC4Baw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105678448382932109296

08/17/2026

Looking for a place to wind down and relax? Join us from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 18th (Tomorrow!) to practice mindfulness, stretch, relax, and appreciate the nature around us. We hope to see you there!

Where: 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA
When: August 18th, 5 - 6 PM
Cost: Completely free!

08/14/2026

We're Hiring: Director of Administration!

Norcross Wildlife Foundation is seeking a Director of Administration to join our team in Wales, MA! This full-time, salaried role oversees the essential services that keep our Foundation running! Human resources, finance, IT, communications, procurement, and more while working closely with our Executive Director and Director of Facilities.

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line "Director of Administration Application." Applications are due by end of the business day on September 11th, 2026.

Full job description can be found here: norcrosswildlife.org/resources/current-job-openings

Norcross Wildlife Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

08/12/2026

We were pleased to collaborate with Mass Audubon and Native Plant Trust on “Harvesting the Landscape”, a hands-on workshop exploring the world of native edible plants. Experts in the field of ecology and edible native plants including our Director of Applied Ecology Dan Wilder, a well-known local expert in native edible plants, and Russ Cohen came together to share their knowledge at the Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Cummaquid, MA. We always appreciate the opportunity to share our passion for supporting native species through sustainable foraging and to collaborate with our long-standing partners at Mass Audubon and Native Plant Trust.

08/10/2026

Norcross is excited to host taxonomist Justin Roch for an open to the public pollinator walk! Join us on August 22nd, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM @ 30 Peck Road, Wales, MA for an informative and engaging look into the world of native pollinators, and learn how these tiny insects have a HUGE impact on our ecosystems!

This event is free, and open to the public!

RSVP here (RSVP IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND): https://forms.gle/CPrJoZrg6YmH52Wq8

08/05/2026

Hi Norcross Friends!

The 44th Annual Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck Powwow will take place September 12 & 13 at Lake Siog Park in Holland, MA. Join the celebration with traditional drumming, dancing, food, crafts, and community! We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Hi Norcross friends!


Last Saturday, July 25th was our first ever Moth Ball, and we were absolutely thrilled to see so many familiar and new faces exploring, learning, and having fun together. We are so grateful for the wonderful community that made this event truly special.

From insect origami, to live music, seed bomb making, and amazing research presentations, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Big thanks to Adam Kohl for his amazing light-and-sheet set up at our Moth Ball. His passion and expertise were certainly the highlight of our night! A big shout out to our friends at Opacum Land Trust for collaborating with us to make this celebration possible. And of course, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the evening of the 25th. Events like this remind us why community and conservation go hand in hand. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!

(Images below credited to Adam Kohl, Bonnie Jean, and Anna-Barbara Schmidt)

07/29/2026

Here at Norcross, our interns have been hard at work collecting macroinvertebrate samples as part of the Vinica Brook Restoration, the largest freshwater restoration project in the region! Norcross staff and interns are helping to document the aquatic life of the Vinica Brook watershed before restoration begins.

We’re incredibly grateful for the work our interns do as we build a comprehensive baseline of the watershed's biodiversity to measure the ecological benefits of this landmark restoration for years to come. A big thanks to Audrey, May, Sam, Nathan, Calvin, and Brennan!

(Pictured from left to right: Audrey Methot, May Adams, Sam Mangiaracina, Nathan Dietz, Calvin Fisher, and Brennan McAvoy)