Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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Quabbin Gate 35 – ABNC Trip with Brookline Bird Club
On Friday, September 10th, the Athol Bird and Nature Club was joined by the Brookline Bird Club on a co-sponsored walk through Quabbin Reservoir's Gate 35. Highlights were many migrant warblers like Chestnut-sided Warber, Magnolia Warbler, Black-throated Green along...
Guided Fern Walk Trip Report
Randy Stone guided participants on a fern walk Sunday, July 25, at the Bearsden Conservation Area in Athol.
Upcoming ABNC Events
December 2024
Friday December 27
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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ABNC Geology DivisionRecurs weekly
The ABNC Geology Division meets Fridays at 4:00 PM inthe “Quarry” located in the basement of the Millers River Environmental Center.To join the Geology email list or for more information contact Max MacPhee @ commustar@gmail.com
January 2025
Friday January 3
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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ABNC Geology DivisionRecurs weekly
The ABNC Geology Division meets Fridays at 4:00 PM inthe “Quarry” located in the basement of the Millers River Environmental Center.To join the Geology email list or for more information contact Max MacPhee @ commustar@gmail.com
Wednesday January 8
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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ABNC - Meeting In-person and onlineRecurs monthly
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!