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The 2027 Athol Bird and Nature Club Calendar is here!

The 2027 Athol Bird and Nature Club Calendar is here!

coverback cover The Athol Bird and Nature Club (ABNC) calendar, chock full of nature notes, trivia questions and of course, some amazing photos of local birds, animals and plants is now available. While many people may enjoy a calendar with pictures of exotic nature...

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Native Species Recommendations from Dan Wilder

Native Species Recommendations from Dan Wilder

Dan Wilder has shared some of lists mentioned in his talk during our Lawn Alternatives with Dan J. Wilder event on Wednesday, Sept 9th. You can access the files by clicking the buttons below. You can also watch the entire event below.

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Fall Field Trip at Quabbin Reservoir (Trip is full, sign up for waitlist)

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Join us for a guided trip through the Quabbin Reservation. Registration is required and limited. Preference will be given to ABNC members. Successful requests will be confirmed by Dave@atholbirdclub.org. This trip will be behind Quabbin Gates. Participants are expected to spend the day until 2:00 PM. The gravel roads can be rough so only high […]

ABNC Annual Dinner Meeting

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Join us for dinner and presentation titled “I SEE YOU” By photographer and ABNC board member Dale Monette. Throughout my travels sharing my photographs and doing public programs over the last 14 years, people always comment on how they enjoy the stories of how and where I was when I made certain images I show […]

Athol Christmas Bird Count 2026

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The annual Christmas Bird Count is the longest continuously running citizen science project to collect bird data in the area. Please join us in celebrating our winter friends —we’ve got plenty of ways to participate, from joining a field counter team, counting birds at your feeders and in your yard. First-timers can join in with […]

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!

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  • Millers River Watershed Council
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  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club
  • Ware River Nature Club

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