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MREC Accessibility Improvements – We Did It!

Thanks to you and all the other supporters, Millers River Environmental Center Accessibility Improvements has hit its goal! Isn't that amazing?!  Together we raised over $17,000 which triggered a $10,000 match from Patronicity a Massworks project. Great news in our...

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50th Annual Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

Ever wonder if you're the only one who is witnessing a lack of birds at your feeder? The National Audubon Christmas Bird Count is one way that question can be answered. This year the local team found only half as many Black-capped Chickadees as we normally see. There...

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Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone

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Join Jeff Johnstone for the traditional look at the local fall bird migration. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center at 7:30 am. Call to reserve your spot with Jeff Johnstone – 978-249-9052

Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone

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Join Jeff Johnstone for the traditional look at the local fall bird migration. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center at 7:30 am. Call to reserve your spot with Jeff Johnstone – 978-249-9052

Garlic & Arts Festival 2026

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The Athol Bird and Nature Club will have a booth at the Garlic & Arts Festival. We’ll be there all day both days so please stop by and say hello! Learn more about the festival: https://garlicandarts.org/

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
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The Athol Bird & Nature Club maintains the Millers River Environmental Center, which is now wheelchair accessible!

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