Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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Late Summer Dragonflies on Millers River
Ten members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club joined club president Dave Small searching for odonates (Dragonflies and Damselflies in the Millers River behind the Alan Rich Environmental Park in Athol. A beautiful late summer day greeting the observers as...
Sunday Open House Celebration a great Success
Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this event so special. A beautiful day to enjoy music, art, birds of prey, Root beer Floats and our enhanced exhibits. Special thanks to all our presenters who volunteered their time and skills to make our open house a huge...
Upcoming ABNC Events
December 2024
Friday December 27
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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ABNC Geology DivisionRecurs 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
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ABNC Geology DivisionRecurs 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
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ABNC - Meeting In-person and onlineRecurs 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!