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

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Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60!

Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60!

Our Club was established in 1963 as a Junior High school science club under the direction and mentorship of Robert B. Coyle. Bob retired from teaching in 1988 and the club has continued to evolve into a community resource with more than 250 memberships representing a...

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Summer Sundays at the MREC

Summer Sundays at the MREC

It is with great pleasure we announce the summer programs at your environmental center. This summer we have pulled together a diverse group of local naturalists and experts to present a variety of programs and activities at the Center. The Center will be open each...

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Upcoming ABNC Events

December 2024

Friday December 27

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

January 2025

Friday January 3

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 January 8

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ABNC - Meeting In-person and online
Recurs monthly

 

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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  • Athol Bird and Nature Club
  • Millers River Watershed Council
  • Millers River Greenway
  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club

You should expect to receive about one email per week.

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