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

Come visit us at the Millers River Environmental Center!
Learn about the Center

Upcoming Events

Become a Member

Scholarship Fund

Latest News from the Blog

Adams Farm Hawk Watch – Spring 2026

Adams Farm Hawk Watch – Spring 2026

From Spring Hawk Watch Leader, Mark Morris: Greetings Hawk Watchers, It is my pleasure to inform everyone that we have been granted permission to once again conduct the Spring Hawk Watch at Adams Farm.  Opening day will be Monday, March 9th and continuing thru...

read more
Homeschooler Opportunity: Geology for Kids

Homeschooler Opportunity: Geology for Kids

An opportunity for homeschoolers provided at no charge by Athol Bird and Nature Club. Geology division coordinator/teacher Max MacPhee and aquatic biologist/ teacher Cathy Szal will offer a class for homeschoolers ages 8-12 years old. March 3 or March 10: We will give...

read more

Upcoming ABNC Events

Calendars
Days of the Week
Time of Day
Speakers
Venues
Tags
List
Grid
Plain

In the Field: Nature Journaling & Drawing with Will Close

at - calendar-day
Will Close will lead an in the field nature journaling session at South Athol Conservation Area. Our focus will be drawing the forest floor. Please bring your nature journal or sketch pad and pencils or markers. A portable chair or seating pad would be helpful. There is no charge, but please RSVP by emailing Cathy […]

Back to School Party at Fish Park

at - calendar-day
The Athol Bird and Nature Club will have a booth at the Back to School Party at Fish Park. Come stop by and say hello!

Open House Sunday: Learn about Dragonflies

at - calendar-day
Come visit the Millers River Environmental Center on this Open House Sunday. You’ll be able to wander the halls of the MREC, view our museum and exhibits. Dave Small and Bonnie Benjamin will have a program about dragonflies with activities for children.

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!

Loading PurpleAir Widget...

Sign up for our 
Email Newsletter

Join our newsletter to receive updates on upcoming field trips and events from the Athol Bird and Nature Club. We also share activities and events from groups like:

  • Millers River Watershed Council
  • Millers River Greenway
  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club
  • Ware River Nature Club

We send about one email per week. View our archive of email newsletters here.