Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.

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Late Summer Dragonflies on Millers River

Late Summer Dragonflies on Millers River

Ten members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club joined club president Dave Small searching for odonates (Dragonflies and Damselflies in the Millers River behind the Alan Rich Environmental Park in Athol. A beautiful late summer day greeting the observers as...

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Sunday Open House Celebration a great Success

Sunday Open House Celebration a great Success

Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this event so special. A beautiful day to enjoy music, art, birds of prey, Root beer Floats and our enhanced exhibits. Special thanks to all our presenters who volunteered their time and skills to make our open house a huge...

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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!

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Join our newsletter to receive updates on upcoming field trips and events from the Athol Bird and Nature Club. We also share activities and events from groups like:

  • Millers River Watershed Council
  • Millers River Greenway
  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club
  • Ware River Nature Club

We send about one email per week. View our archive of email newsletters here.