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February 2005
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Feb. 1 2005 (5:30 pm ): Teachers/Coaches Potluck
First Tuesday of each school month, 5:30 pm
Teachers and Coaches Gathering
Join us for a pot luck supper and discussion of community based studies. Teachers and Coaches are asked to bring student work, projects, and issues to discuss.
Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
For further information, call (978) 248-9491
Feb. 5 2005 (7:00 am ): Birding Plum Island
February 5,, Saturday, 7 am
Birding Plum Island and Vicinity
Join Mark Taylor for this exploration of one of the country's premier birding hotspots.
7:00 AM - Meet at the Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
or
8:30 AM at Burger King, Route 110 Amesbury.
Feb. 9 2005 (7:00 pm ): ABNC Meeting: - Tracking the Wily Coyote
February 9, Wednesday, 7 pm
Monthly ABNC Meeting: - Tracking the Wily Coyote
Through his slide program, David Brown will show us the evidence to look for when out in the Quabbin region that reveals the presence of the coyote, red fox, gray fox and others. Discover how "eco-tracking" allows us to use evidence left behind to learn about the lives of these wild animals.
Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
Feb. 11 2005: postponed - Owls with Bill Fregeau -
Owls with Bill Fregeau has been moved to February 18th
Feb. 13 2005 (10:00 am ): Swift River Valley Ski Run
ANNUAL SWIFT RIVER VALLEY SKI RUN
Sunday, February 13, 2005
The Annual Swift River valley Ski Run will take place Sunday, February
13th.
A moderate level cross country ski through some of the most unique and aesthetic landscapes in central New England. Join in at any section of the ski run:
Complete Route: Meet at Petersham Town Hall at 10:00 AM
Half Route: Meet at Browsns Pond, East Street at Noon
Quarter Route: Meet at Connor's Pond, Rts. 122/32 at 2:00 PM
The Winter 2005 Cross-Country Ski Run travels along the East Branch of the Swift River from the Phillipston town line heading southwest to the Nichewaug section of Petersham near the Quabbin Reservoir.
Join the fun at whatever section of the route feels right for you! All ages, all welcomed!
Warm beverages and light refreshments offered at the stops.
Co-Sponsored by: Earthlands, The Trustees of Reservations, Petersham Historical Society, North Quabbin Quide Program, and the Miller's River Environmental Center.
The 2005 SKI RUN DEDICATED TO: the late Roger Corey and John Woolsey,
Jr. - Long-time dedicated preservers of the Swift River Valley.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Buell (978) 724-3448 or larrybuell@earthlink.net
Feb. 16 2005 (7:00 pm ): Trout Unlimited
January 19, Wednesday 7 pm
Trout Unlimited, regular third Wednesday meeting
At the Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
Feb. 18 2005 (7:00 pm ): Owls with Bill Fregeau
February 18, Friday, 7 pm (moved from Feb 11)
Owls with Bill Fregeau
Join our premier local owl expert in search of wintering owls.
Limited participation and pre-registration is required.
Contact MREC 978-248-9491 abnc@millersriver.net
(repeat February 11)
Meet at the Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
February 19-20, 2005 2005: Overnight - Cape Cod Weekend
February 19 and 20
Overnight Cape Cod Weekend
Join Joan and Larry Duprey for this weekend escape from the snow fields of Central Mass.
For reservations and more information contact the Dupreys at 978-249-4964
Feb. 23 2005 (8:30 - 9:30 am): Accessible Birding Walk
February 23, Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 am
Accessible Birding Walk
Meet at the Center to carpool to nearby birding spots.
Call (978) 248-9491 and leave a message to ask for further information.
Feb. 26 2005 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm): Wildlife Tracking at Skyfields
Saturday, February 26th, 2005 from 9 am to noon
Wildlife Tracking at Skyfields Arboretum in Athol
Join friends of Mount Grace Land Trust for a morning of tracking with local naturalist & tracker Paul Wanta. Please wear warm, waterproof shoes and warm clothes. Refreshments served.
Please call or email to pre-register 978-248-2043
or
landtrust@mountgrace.org.
Meet at 1461 Old Keene Road, Athol MA 01331
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March 2005
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Mar. 1 2005 (5:30 pm ): Teachers/Coaches Potluck
First Tuesday of each school month, 5:30 pm
Teachers and Coaches Gathering
Join us for a pot luck supper and discussion of community based studies. Teachers and Coaches are asked to bring student work, projects, and issues to discuss.
Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
For further information, call (978) 248-9491
Mar. 5 2005 (1:00 - 5:00 pm): Puppet Making for River Rat Parade
March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1-5 Puppet Making for April 9 River Celebration Parade
Join Mark Dannenhauer to construct trees, fish, birds or other features that live in or by the Millers River. On Saturday April 9 we will join others in the celebration parade in Athol. All ages are welcome in this construction and on parade day. Please be sure to come to the first meeting to get basic instructions. Materials are supplied.
Mar. 8 2005 (6:00 - 7:00 pm): MR Watershed Team
Millers River Watershed Team Tuesday, March 8 from 6-7 pm
This is public meetings open to the public for those who are interested in clean water and the health of the watershed.
Held the second Tuesday of each month at the Millers River Environmental Center.
Mar. 9 2005 (7:00 pm ): ABNC Meeting: Upland Habitat
March 9, Wednesday, 7 pm
Monthly ABNC Meeting: Upland Habitat Management Jill Liske Clark of the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife early successional reclamation program will update us on the management plans for Cass Meadow.
Held at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
Mar. 12 2005 (1:00 - 5:00 pm): Puppet Making for River Rat Parade
March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1-5 Puppet Making for April 9 River Celebration Parade
Join Mark Dannenhauer to construct trees, fish, birds or other features that live in or by the Millers River. On Saturday April 9 we will join others in the celebration parade in Athol. All ages are welcome in this construction and on parade day. Please be sure to come to the first meeting to get basic instructions. Materials are supplied.
Mar. 16 2005 (7:00 pm ): Trout Unlimited
January 19, Wednesday 7 pm
Trout Unlimited, regular third Wednesday meeting
At the Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
Mar. 19 2005 (1:00 - 5:00 pm): Puppet Making for River Rat Parade
March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1-5 Puppet Making for April 9 River Celebration Parade
Join Mark Dannenhauer to construct trees, fish, birds or other features that live in or by the Millers River. On Saturday April 9 we will join others in the celebration parade in Athol. All ages are welcome in this construction and on parade day. Please be sure to come to the first meeting to get basic instructions. Materials are supplied.
Mar. 20 2005 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm): Local Waterfowl
March 20, Sunday, 8 am (Half day)
Local Waterfowl with Jeff Johnstone
Meet at Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
Mar. 26 2005 (8:00 am - 12:00 pm): Local Waterfowl
March 26, Saturday, 8 am (Half day)
Local Waterfowl with Jacob Morris-Segal
Meet at Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
Mar. 26 2005 (1:00 - 5:00 pm): Puppet Making for River Rat Parade
March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1-5 Puppet Making for April 9 River Celebration Parade
Join Mark Dannenhauer to construct trees, fish, birds or other features that live in or by the Millers River. On Saturday April 9 we will join others in the celebration parade in Athol. All ages are welcome in this construction and on parade day. Please be sure to come to the first meeting to get basic instructions. Materials are supplied.
Mar. 30 2005 (8:30 - 9:30 am): Accessible Birding Walk
March 30, Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 am
Accessible Birding Walk
Carpool to nearby birding spots.
Meet at Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
Call (978) 248-9491 and leave a message to ask for further information.
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April 2005
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Apr. 3 2005 (7:00 am ): Birding Plum Island
April 3, Sunday, 7 am
Birding Plum Island and Vicinity
Join Joan and Larry Duprey in search of early spring migrant birds at one of the Northeast's hottest birding destinations
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
or
8:30 AM at the Burger King Route 110 in Amesbury
Apr. 5 2005 (5:30 pm ): Teachers/Coaches Potluck
First Tuesday of each school month, 5:30 pm
Teachers and Coaches Gathering
Join us for a pot luck supper and discussion of community based studies. Teachers and Coaches are asked to bring student work, projects, and issues to discuss.
Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
For further information, call (978) 248-9491
Apr. 9 2005: RiverRat Race- Athol
Apr. 9 2005 (9:00 am ): Vernal Pool Field Trip
April 9, Saturday 9 am
Vernal Pool Field Trip
Join Lynn Harper on this half day excursion to a nearby vernal pool. Learn about the animals that live in the pools, how to certify a vernal pool, and regulations to help protect them.
Apr. 12 2005 (1:00 - 3:00 pm): MR Watershed Team
Millers River Watershed Team Tuesday, March 8 from 6-7 pm
This is public meetings open to the public for those who are interested in clean water and the health of the watershed.
Held the second Tuesday of each month at the Millers River Environmental Center.
Apr. 13 2005 (7:00 pm ): Monthly ABNC Meeting
April 13, Wednesday, 7 pm
Monthly ABNC Meeting: : The Singing Life of Birds Don Kroodsma will explain how to listen like you've never listened before. Don's interest in birds and listening to their vocalizations motivated him to write a book on the subject. At this meeting he will introduce us to his techniques.
Held at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
Apr. 15 2005 (6:30 pm ): Woodcock Watch
April 15, Friday 6:30 pm
Woodcock Watch
Join Bruce Scherer for this annual fun evening.
Meet at MREC at 6:30 PM to carpool to viewing site.
100 Main Street, Athol.
Apr. 16 2005: Lep Syposium - Butterflies
April 16, Saturday Save the Date: Time TBA
Lep Conference - More Information
The Club is hosting a day-long symposium on Butterflies of the Region. Special topics will include (among others), the history of Lep studies, current research questions, and conservation issues. Co-sponsored by Mass Butterfly Club and Athol Bird and Nature Club.
Registration is $40.00
Advance registration fee is $35.00 until March 15
Register Now
Volunteer assistance needed, please contact
Sue Cloutier at Millers River Environmental Center (MREC), 100 Main Street,
Athol.
Email sue@millersriver.net or call (978) 248-9491
Apr. 20 2005 (7:00 pm ): Trout Unlimited
January 19, Wednesday 7 pm
Trout Unlimited, regular third Wednesday meeting
At the Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
Apr. 29 2005 (7:00 am ): Morning Migrants
April 29, Friday 7 am
(also may 7, 14, 21, 27)
Early morning Migrants with Jeff Johnstone
Join Jeff on these popular walks in the local area. Stay as long as you can and leave before your Boss gets nervous.
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
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May 2005
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May 3 2005 (5:30 pm ): Teachers/Coaches Potluck
First Tuesday of each school month, 5:30 pm
Teachers and Coaches Gathering
Join us for a pot luck supper and discussion of community based studies. Teachers and Coaches are asked to bring student work, projects, and issues to discuss.
Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
For further information, call (978) 248-9491
May 6 2005 (7:00 am ): Morning Migrant Walk
May 6, Friday 7 am
(also May 13, 20, 26)
Early morning Migrants with Jeff Johnstone
Join Jeff on these popular walks in the local area. Stay as long as you can and leave before your Boss gets nervous.
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
May 7 2005 (5:00 am ): Birding Mount Auburn Cemetery
May 7, Saturday, 5 am (sharp)
Birding Mount Auburn Cemetery
Join Joan and Larry Duprey for this wonderful excursion to historic Mount Auburn. Leaving at 5:00 AM - From Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
or
Meeet at 6:30 inside the main gate at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
May 10 2005 (6:00 - 7:00 pm): MR Watershed Team
Millers River Watershed Team Tuesday, March 8 from 6-7 pm
This is public meetings open to the public for those who are interested in clean water and the health of the watershed.
Held the second Tuesday of each month at the Millers River Environmental Center.
May 11 2005 (7:00 pm ): Monthly ABNC Meeting
May 11, Wednesday, 7 pm
Monthly ABNC Meeting
Fish Passage in the Northeast: Old Problems, New Solutions Restoration of migratory fish in the Northeastern US has been ongoing since the Industrial Revolution, when numerous dams and other barriers were built that blocked movements and access to spawning areas. Dr. Haro, aquatic ecologist, will describe the impacts of these barriers, focusing on some fish that have previously received little attention, including lamprey, American eels, and sturgeon.
Held at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
May 13 2005 (7:00 am ): Morning Migrants Walk
May 13, Friday 7 am
(also May 20, 27)
Early morning Migrants with Jeff Johnstone
Join Jeff on these popular walks in the local area. Stay as long as you can and leave before your Boss gets nervous.
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
May 14 2005 (6:00 am ): Annual Northfield Bird Trip
May 14, Saturday, 6 am
Annual Northfield Bird Trip with Bob Coyle
Join Bob on this 41st running of this annual event.
6:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
or
8:30 AM at the Northfield Country Club
May 18 2005 (7:00 pm ): Trout Unlimited
January 19, Wednesday 7 pm
Trout Unlimited, regular third Wednesday meeting
At the Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
May 20 2005 (7:00 am ): Morning Migrants Walk
May 20, Friday 7 am
(also May 27)
Early morning Migrants with Jeff Johnstone
Join Jeff on these popular walks in the local area. Stay as long as you can and leave before your Boss gets nervous.
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
May 21 2005 (8:15 am - 3:30 pm): Norcross Odonates - Trip
Saturday, May 21 9:30-3:30 - Norcross Odonates
Join an exploration of the wilds of Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in an effort to discover what kinds of dragonflies and damselflies it harbors. This is a joint effort of the Athol Bird and Nature Club (ABNC) and Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, led by Dave Small, President of the ABNC, and Norcross naturalist, Jennifer Ohop. Dave is a renowned MA odonate tracker. Last year he organized and led a state-wide hunt for locations of the beautiful American Rubyspot damselfly, Hetaerina americana. Jennifer has worked at Norcross since 1998. Her vast knowledge of wildlife, and natural ability to teach and entertain, together with Dave's innate ability to do the same, is sure to make this inventory outing a pleasurable one. Bring lunch, and a net if you have one. Pre-registration required. Call Norcross at 413-267-4859. Enroll soon. Attendees are limited to 10.
Athol contingent will leave from MREC at 8:15. The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 30 Peck Rd. in Wales, MA.
May 27 2005 (7:00 am ): Morning Migrants Walk
May 27, Friday 7 am
Early morning Migrants with Jeff Johnstone
Join Jeff on these popular walks in the local area. Stay as long as you can and leave before your Boss gets nervous.
7:00 AM - Meet at Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
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June 2005
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Jun. 7 2005 (5:30 pm ): Teachers/Coaches Potluck
First Tuesday of each school month, 5:30 pm
Teachers and Coaches Gathering
Join us for a pot luck supper and discussion of community based studies. Teachers and Coaches are asked to bring student work, projects, and issues to discuss.
Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol.
For further information, call (978) 248-9491
June 10-12, 2005 2005: Breeding Warblers - Overnight
June 10, 11 12, Overnight
Breeding Warblers and Boreal Forest Birds
New Hampshire's Connecticut Lakes
Contact Bob Mallet or Jeff Johnstone for details and reservations.
More information at a later date.
Jun. 14 2005 (1:00 - 3:00 pm): MR Watershed Team
Millers River Watershed Team Tuesday, March 8 from 6-7 pm
This is public meetings open to the public for those who are interested in clean water and the health of the watershed.
Held the second Tuesday of each month at the Millers River Environmental Center.
Jun. 15 2005 (7:00 pm ): Trout Unlimited
January 19, Wednesday 7 pm
Trout Unlimited, regular third Wednesday meeting
At the Millers River Environmental Center
100 Main Street, Athol.
Jun. 25 2005 (11:00 am ): Dragonflies at Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge
June 25, Saturday 8 am
Dragonflies at Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge in Longmeadow, MA
Join Lynn Harper for this day-long adventure into the heart of the southern Connecticut River valley in MA.
Bring your lunch, your net, your sense of adventure, and prepare to get wet.
Meet 8:00 AM at the Millers River Environmental Center,
100 Main Street, Athol, MA.
Or contact Lynn at (978) 249-9436 or