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

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Celebrate National Moth Week with ABNC and MGLCT

Moth Night at Skyfield's Arboretum – A National Moth Week Event Join Mount Grace and naturalist Dave Small of the Athol Bird and Nature Club as we search for moths and other night-time insects! There will be three light stations, each with a hanging white sheet and...

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Dragonflies – The jewels of Summer

This Saturday, June 15 please join us here in Athol for an Odonate Double Header. First: 10:30 a.m.-12 noon       Dragonflies & Damselflies for Families Join educator Rachel Roberts and naturalist David Small here at the Center to learn about dragonflies and...

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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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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.