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

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56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

The 56th annual Athol Circle Christmas Bird count was held on December 16th, 2023. This hemisphere wide event is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and locally directed by the Athol Bird and Nature Club. This year’s count broke the 2012 record of 70 species...

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Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

It seems hard for many of us to believe our club has been around for 60 years. Founder Bob Coyle would be proud to see the organization he created as a Junior High School Science Club has evolved and is now the premier natural history organization in the North...

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Upcoming ABNC Events

December 2024

Friday December 27

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
ABNC Geology Division
Recurs 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
ABNC Geology Division
Recurs 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
ABNC - Meeting In-person and online
Recurs 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!

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  • Millers River Watershed Council
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  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club

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