Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.

Join Jeff Johnstone here at the Center (100 Main Street Athol) beforeheading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. Theseare great events for the novice birder to learn from one of our best fieldnaturalists. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels.Info: Jeff Johnstone, 978-249-9052. 

Friday, April 25^th 1:00-3:00 p.m. Vernal PoolExploration

SouthAthol Conservation Area at LeBlanc Entrance – 3801 S. Athol Road

MountGrace Conservation Director (and ABNC president) Dave Small andretired entomologist Cathy Cszal will guide us in discovering critters andlearning about the unique life found in vernal pools. Bring waterproof boots, asnack, drinking water, and a sense of adventure. This spring vacation event isgeared to families.

To find the South Athol Conservation Area entrance: travelsouth on South Athol Road from Athol Center. The entrance will be on the right1.1 miles south of the Route 2 overpass, between the intersections of RicevilleRoad and Conant Road. A Conservation Area sign at the driveway will point youdown the dirt roadway to a small parking area on the right before the gate(private residence). Free and open to all

Topic: Moose in Massachusetts: Life on the Edge
Description: I figured the edge catch could be related to (1) living in cold and deep winter conditions, (2) the southern edge of their range in southern New England, and (3) the current situation with climate change, winter tick, etc. throughout much of their range.

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