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

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Calendars are ready. Xmas Bird Count

  Here we are December is rolling in. Ice on the birdbath. Bears are still roaming so most of us are being cautious feeding birds bringing in feeders at night. Pine Siskins have arrived in Royalston and at Joe Superchi'sin...

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Will Spring ever arrive?

When I planned to do a March 21st Filed trip I envisioned a spring celebration, Tree Swallows, Phoebes, Ducks galore... But no Ice and snow prevailed A great field trip to celebrate Spring 2015. March 21st eight members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club joined in for...

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Upcoming ABNC Events

November 2024

Friday November 15

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 November 20

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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

Thursday November 21

6:00 pm – 9:15 pm
North Quabbin Garden Club

 

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
  • Millers River Greenway
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