By Their Bark Ye Shall Know Them

Why do some trees have smooth bark, while on others it peels, and on still others it is thick and broken? Can bark be used to identify winter trees? These are the questions to be explored on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m., when naturalist Wojtech will present “Know...

Spring 2013 MWCC Classes Announced

We are very happy to be hosting MWCC at MREC. It is important for our community to have the colleges’ presence in town and the classes directly benefit the Center’s bottom line. What we need now are students to enroll in the many classes being offered....

eBird and Athol

We encourage everyone to participate in eBird and log what they see! You can find a seasonal map of birds sighted in our county here–including maps of where the birds were sighted, as well as when!

What’s the Stink? Skunk Program Feb. 13

One thing everyone knows about skunks is their method of defense – the release of a stinky spray from their anal glands. For those who want to know more, the Athol Bird & Nature Club will explore the lives of these mammals on Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. at...