Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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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...
Field Trip to Orange Airport 1999
October 2, 1999 The Orange Municipal Airport provides the North Quabbin Region with a unique mixture of grassland, farmland, shrub and young forest habitats adjacent to mature forests and wetlands. This land use mosaic provides habitats for a wide diversity of plant...
Upcoming ABNC Events
In the Field: Nature Journaling & Drawing with Will Close
Back to School Party at Fish Park
Open House Sunday: Learn about Dragonflies
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!

