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

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The New Year Dawns for ABNC

Athol Bird & Nature Club Field Trips & Meetings 2014 www.atholbirdclub.org Unless otherwise noted, programs meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol. If weather is questionable on a field trip day, please call the trip leader at...

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The seasons are changing

With the changing seasons we welcome the cool crisp autumn air, as thoughts of masses of Broad-wing Hawks and other fall migrants begin to overshadow the summer insects. Jeff Johnstone returns August 31st with his weekly Sunday morning birding trips (7:30 am at the...

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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
  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club

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