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

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56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

56th Athol Christmas Bird Count Results

The 56th annual Athol Circle Christmas Bird count was held on December 16th, 2023. This hemisphere wide event is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and locally directed by the Athol Bird and Nature Club. This year’s count broke the 2012 record of 70 species...

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Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

Athol Bird and Nature Club Turns 60

It seems hard for many of us to believe our club has been around for 60 years. Founder Bob Coyle would be proud to see the organization he created as a Junior High School Science Club has evolved and is now the premier natural history organization in the North...

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Upcoming ABNC Events

 

 

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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Join our newsletter to receive updates on upcoming field trips and events from the Athol Bird and Nature Club. We also share activities and events from groups like:

  • Millers River Watershed Council
  • Millers River Greenway
  • Massachusetts Butterfly Club
  • Ware River Nature Club

We send about one email per week. View our archive of email newsletters here.