Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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2020 Year of Uncertainties
What a year this has been. Everything here seemed fine until March, and just after our March meeting everything fell apart. We closed the Center, cancelled field trips and programs, and hunkered down as the Corvid-19 Pandemic soared across the country. The Northeast...
MREC is Closed for a While
The Virtual ABNC is here With the closure of our building and continued concerns about the safety of our members ABNC has canceled all of our in-person events. That doesn't mean we are hiding and not partaking in natural history pursuits. The warm weather of the end...
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!



