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The Fall Season Begins
<<>> Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Open House at the Millers River Environmental Center The success of the summer open house prompts us to extend a couple more chances for area folks to visit the Center. 2:00 PM Join one of ABNC's founding...
Summer Open House at MREC
Sundays July and August 1- 4 PM Millers River Environmental Center Open house 100 Main Street Athol Ma Join us at the Center Sunday afternoons for a look at the exhibits plus each week will be a special program at 2:00 PM on a topic of Natural History interest. July...
Upcoming ABNC Events
November 2024
Wednesday November 13
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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ABNC - Dinner Meeting
Birdsof Arctic Alaska. I will share my photos and stories of my summertrip to Anchorage, Nome and Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow).
Friday November 15
- 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 November 20
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Program for Library - Birds, butterflies and Beyond
Birds, butterflies and beyond – evolving natural interests.
Join Dave Small ABNC president as he explores the evolution of natural history investigation and the role community science plays in adding to our understanding our ecosystems. This program is part of a series presented in memory of Kathy Richards.
Register at: https://athol.librarycalendar.com/event/birds-butterflies-and-beyond-evolving-natural-interests-13431
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!
