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David H Small
Athol Bird & Nature Club
Field Trips & Meetings 2012
Unless otherwise noted, programs meet at
the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol.
If weather is questionable on a field trip day,
please call the trip leader at least an hour before the scheduled meeting time.
Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m. Aquatic Invasives
Paula Packard, aquatic biologist for the Quabbin Reservoir, discusses the threat of aquatic invasive species at this meeting of the Athol Bird & Nature Club. At the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Free.
Friday, May 11, 8:45 a.m. Friday Mornings with Earle
Athol Bird & Nature Club naturalist Earle Baldwin with a look at the ravens of Page Pond. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Rain cancels. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Saturday, May 12, 6 a.m. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Visit this beautiful historic cemetery, a famous spring hotspot for migrating songbirds. Meet at the Center for carpooling at 6 a.m. or at the gate at 7:30 a.m. (Let us know if you’ll be meeting us at the gate.) If time allows, we’ll also visit the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Info: Joan or Larry Duprey, 978-249-4964.
Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bearsden: Round Top and Sheep Rock
Athol Bird & Nature Club naturalist Dan Bolton leads a six-mile moderate hike through Athol’s premier conservation land. Meet at the Bearsden parking area at the end of Bearsden Rd., Athol. Bring water and lunch, and dress for the weather, including good footwear. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m, - late night Reception, Book Signing & Moths
Meet one of the new Peterson Field Guide to Moths authors Seabrooke Leckie for a potluck reception and moth night at the home of Athol Bird & Nature Club president David Small, 1542 Pleasant St., Athol, to search for lunas, underwings, silkmoths and other night flying insects.
Sunday, May 13, 7 a.m. “Early Bird” Birding with Jeff
Join Jeff Johnstone of the Athol Bird & Nature Club to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Severe weather cancels. Free.
Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m. Delightful Daylilies
Presented by Denise Pavlovich, owner of Covered Bridge Perennials in Pepperell and a member of the board of directors of the New England Daylily Society. Offered by the North Quabbin Garden Club at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Members free, guests $5.
Friday, May 18, 8:45 a.m. Friday Mornings with Earle
Athol Bird & Nature Club naturalist Earle Baldwin explores the Newton Reservoir spillway to Buckman Brook. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Rain cancels. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Saturday, May 19, 7 a.m. Joan & Larry & the Birds of Athol
Athol Bird & Nature Club birders Joan and Larry Duprey lead an excursion around Newton Reservoir. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Heavy rain cancels. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 7th Annual Plant Sale
Delightful plants from the gardens of the North Quabbin Garden Club. At the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol.
Sunday, May 20, 7 a.m. Jeff and the Birds of Athol
Join Jeff Johnstone of the Athol Bird & Nature Club to explore Athol for spring migrant birds. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Severe weather cancels. Free. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Friday, May 25, 8:45 a.m. Friday Mornings with Earle
Athol Bird & Nature Club naturalist Earle Baldwin explores a forgotten road from a fisherman’s kiosk to Raven Trestle. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Rain cancels. Part of ABNC’s celebration of Athol 2012. Free.
Dave Small