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Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60
It seems hard for many of us to believe our club has been around for 60 years. Founder Bob Coyle would be proud to see the organization he created as a Junior High School Science Club has evolved and is now the premier natural history organization in the North...
Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60!
Our Club was established in 1963 as a Junior High school science club under the direction and mentorship of Robert B. Coyle. Bob retired from teaching in 1988 and the club has continued to evolve into a community resource with more than 250 memberships representing a...
Upcoming ABNC Events
April 2024
Wednesday April 17
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Adams Farm Hawk watch
Daily March11 to May 12th, 2024. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns toBearsden (Adams Farm) 9:00 – 2:00 daily weather permitting. Parking issomewhat limited. We try to carpool if possible. Bring plenty of warm clothes,mittens, masks, etc. and keep them in your vehicle as you will be exposed tocold, windy conditions. Restrooms are available at Bearden ConservationArea(port-pot) and Mike’s Convenience store just down the hill on Rt.2a. TheAdams Farm store has a fine selection of meat products, pasta salads,sandwiches, drinks if you have forgotten your lunch. There is also a MarketBasket, Dunkin’ Donuts, and a pizza joint nearby. The observation area isadjacent to the parking lot between the curb and the fence looking to the west.All observers are to make way momentarily for trucks entering or other businessactivities.
If you are interested in participating this spring, here isthe contact information. The same protocol will be in place regarding theweather. If rain is predicted, most likely we won’t conduct a Hawk Watch. Ifyou are unsure on days with showers predicted and no announcements are made,just contact me, Eric, or David to get the latest scoop,
Mark Morris
978-868-6354
Eric Mueller
978-337-9150
Dave Small
978-413-1772
Recurs daily
Thursday April 18
- 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Adams Farm Hawk watch
Daily March11 to May 12th, 2024. Eastern Massachusetts Hawk watch – returns toBearsden (Adams Farm) 9:00 – 2:00 daily weather permitting. Parking issomewhat limited. We try to carpool if possible. Bring plenty of warm clothes,mittens, masks, etc. and keep them in your vehicle as you will be exposed tocold, windy conditions. Restrooms are available at Bearden ConservationArea(port-pot) and Mike’s Convenience store just down the hill on Rt.2a. TheAdams Farm store has a fine selection of meat products, pasta salads,sandwiches, drinks if you have forgotten your lunch. There is also a MarketBasket, Dunkin’ Donuts, and a pizza joint nearby. The observation area isadjacent to the parking lot between the curb and the fence looking to the west.All observers are to make way momentarily for trucks entering or other businessactivities.
If you are interested in participating this spring, here isthe contact information. The same protocol will be in place regarding theweather. If rain is predicted, most likely we won’t conduct a Hawk Watch. Ifyou are unsure on days with showers predicted and no announcements are made,just contact me, Eric, or David to get the latest scoop,
Mark Morris
978-868-6354
Eric Mueller
978-337-9150
Dave Small
978-413-1772
Recurs daily - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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North Quabbin Garden Club
April 18 – 6 pm Pizza party followed by Laura Trowbridge, speaker
We will once again have pizza and drinks at 6 pm to give us an enjoyable time to visit. Our
party will be followed by speaker, Laura Trowbridge of Peterborough, NH. Laura is a
renowned landscaper who will show us how to best incorporate annuals into a garden design.
General garden design will be discussed as well . She was spotlighted in the magazine, Fine
Gardening – and will show us in her power point presentation what she recommends to us in
our own gardens.
About ABNC
ABNC is an active group of people sharing an appreciation of nature’s many forms. We have birders, geologists, star watchers, and plant enthusiasts — a full spectrum of interests. If you have an interest in nature, whether a beginner or experienced observer, we welcome you.
Join us at our meetings, field trips, and institutes where you will find a friendly reception and people with similar interests. There are a lot of exciting programs scheduled for the months ahead — check our event schedule, or come by for a visit!
The Millers River
Environmental Center
The Athol Bird & Nature Club maintains the Millers River Environmental Center, which is now wheelchair accessible!