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

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Quabbin Birding Trip – October 2022

Quabbin Birding Trip – October 2022

Photo by Sue Cloutier On October 29th, eighteen members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club spent a glorious fall day navigating the Quabbin roads from Gate 29 to 40. This special event is one of two annual ABNC natural history trips allowed by the Quabbin Public Access...

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ABNC Membership Renewal time is here

ABNC Membership Renewal time is here

It is humbling for me to see our organization reaching 59 years of age with nearly 200 memberships, an Environmental Center, energetic trip leaders and great speakers at our meetings. This is a tribute to our membership and our founder Robert B....

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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

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