Whitney Aquatic Plant Diversity Study

Special to Winchendon Courier, May 10, 2006 By Ivan Ussach How do the types of aquatic plants found in artificial ponds differ from those found at natural ponds? That was one of several research questions addressed by aquatic ecologist Matt Hickler and limnologist...

New England Dragonfly Conference, 2004

April 17th 2004 Millers River Environmental Center Athol, Massachusetts Invited Speakers: Maine: Phillip deMaynadier, Mark Ward Massachusetts: Chris Leahy,  Jennifer Loose, Dave McLain, Fred Morrison, Blair Nikula, Fred SaintOurs, Dave Small New Hampshire: Pam Hunt,...

Biodiversity Days, 2002

Biodiversity Days is a challenge to citizens to familiarize themselves with the wealth of animal and plant species with which we share our communities and to identify in each participating city/town at least 200 species in backyards, schoolyards, conservation land,...

North Quabbin Woodworkers Collaboration

A group of wood workers from the North Quabbin region met on Wednesday, June 20, at the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol to share ideas for improving the local value-added woodworking industry. Participants included businesses with products as diverse as...

Biodiversity Days, 2001

We wish to thank everyone who participated in the Second Annual Biodiversity Days Weekend at the Millers River Environmental Center. The weather cooperated with 3 beautiful sunshine filled days. Reports coming from the dozens of trip leaders indicate we had over 600...