by Dave Small | Aug 22, 2014 | News
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...
by Dave Small | Aug 12, 2014 | News
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...
by Dave Small | May 26, 2014 | News
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...
by Dave Small | Apr 1, 2014 | News
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...
by Dave Small | Jan 22, 2014 | News
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,...
by Dave Small | Jan 2, 2014 | News
Robert Banks Coyle Jr. – Deceased, Dec. 31, 2013 ATHOL – Robert (Bob) Banks Coyle Jr., 83, of 1978 Chestnut Hill Ave., died peacefully at home on Dec. 31, 2013. Bob Coyle was born in Boston on May 27, 1930, the son of Robert Banks Coyle Sr. and Bernice Ina...
