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Quabbin Field Trip – November 2025
Photo by Elisabeth CassinariOn November 1st, seventeen birders and naturalists spent a glorious fall day navigating the Quabbin roads from Gate 29 to 43. This special event is one of two annual ABNC natural history trips allowed by the Quabbin Public Access plan. Club...
Annual Dinner November 12th, Membership date changes.
Membership Renewal Time It’s that time of year again when the Athol Bird and Nature Club asks you to please consider renewing your membership that helps us to enhance the appreciation of natural history in the Athol/North Quabbin/Mount Grace region, and to provide...
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!



