Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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Summary Christmas Bird Count 2022
The 55th annual Athol Circle Christmas Bird Count was held December 17th, 2022. The count sponsored by the National Audubon Society has been running the now hemisphere wide counts for 123 years. National Audubon designates a 15-mile diameter circle where all the bird...
Quabbin Birding Trip – October 2022
Photo by Sue Cloutier On October 29th, eighteen members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club spent a glorious fall day navigating the Quabbin roads from Gate 29 to 40. This special event is one of two annual ABNC natural history trips allowed by the Quabbin Public Access...
Upcoming ABNC Events
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!



