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2021 Athol Circle Christmas Bird Count – 10,495 birds of 59 species observed
December 18th, 2021 the Athol Bird and Nature Club (ABNC) held the 54th annual Athol Circle Christmas Bird Count (CBC). This annual event is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and is designed to count all the species and individual birds we can find in the area...
2022 ABNC Calendars are now available
Cover of ABNC 2022 Calendar The Athol Bird and Nature Club (ABNC) calendar, chock full of nature notes, trivia questions, and of course, some amazing photos of local birds, animals, and plants are now available. While many people may enjoy a calendar with pictures of...
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!
