Sharing an appreciation of nature through birding, geology, astronomy, plants and more in the North Quabbin area.
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Winter Botany Trip, February 7 1999
Leader: Julie Richburg Harvard Forest, Petersham Massachusetts Twenty-five members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club joined Botanist Julie Richburg for a look at plants in winter. Crisp winter air greeted the energetic group as they explored the Yellow...
Trip Report: January 16, 1999
Six members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club traveled to the Gloucester-Rockport area on a birding field trip recently. While traveling the group listed American crows, herring gulls, rock doves, mourning doves, blue jays, red tail hawks, Canada geese, greater...
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!
