Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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Field Trip to Cape Ann, 2000
January 15, 2000 Veteran Trip leader Mark Taylor from Northfield led the Club's first field trip of the century to the Massachusetts Coast at Cape Ann. Frigid temperatures with a low of the day recorded at -9 degrees F in Templeton on the way down and not rising above...
Quabbin Field Trip, October 1999
October 30, 1999 Nineteen members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club joined Club President Dave Small for a daylong exploration of the New Salem Section of the MDC Quabbin Watershed. Entering Gate 29 off Route 202 the group immediately noted the harvest of...
Upcoming ABNC Events
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Garlic & Arts Festival 2026
Garlic & Arts Festival 2026
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!
