The seasons are changing

With the changing seasons we welcome the cool crisp autumn air, as thoughts of masses of Broad-wing Hawks and other fall migrants begin to overshadow the summer insects. Jeff Johnstone returns August 31st with his weekly Sunday morning birding trips (7:30 am at the...

2015 Membership Renewal time!

Greetings, Nature Lovers and Budding Naturalists, The 2014 membership year brought sadness to the Athol Bird and Nature Club, as our founder passed away.  Bob Coyle was passionate about his teachings.  His enthusiasm for the natural world was passed on to his...

Dragonflies and Damselflies – Summer is finally here!

Summer is finally here and there is no better way to connect with our natural world than explore the marvels of the insects around us.  This summer we will feature two groups of insects to learn more about Dragonflies and Moths. May 31st we’ll kick off with a...

Eagle Survey April 4th

  NESTING BALD EAGLE SURVEY – State Ornithologist Drew Vitz is coordinating a statewide bald eagle nesting survey which is scheduled for Friday, April 4. The rain date is Friday, April 11. Staff and volunteers will be reporting on known nesting pairs and...

Pollinator Gardens: The Beautiful Buzz

Thursday, February 20, 7 p.m.  Pollinator Gardens: The Beautiful Buzz  Join us here at the Center for this special meeting when Christine Beckert Long, North Quabbin Garden Club president and graduate of the New Wild Flower Society’s Native Plants Studies program,...