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

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Royalston Ode Trip – May 2022

Royalston Ode Trip – May 2022

On Sunday May 29th, 8 members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club embarked on a beautiful sunlit day exploring for Odonates and other insects in Royalston Ma. First stop was the Eagle Reserve a huge bog and marsh owned and protected by the Mount Grace Land...

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How to Prepare for Climate Change

How to Prepare for Climate Change

Join us as we welcome David Pogue for a zoom presentation on April 13, 2022, @ 6:00.  He will be presenting on the topics discussed in his book, How to Prepare for Climate Change, and there will be Q & A afterward. In How to...

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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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  • Millers River Watershed Council
  • Millers River Greenway
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