![]() ![]() Future programs will include a Sunday series by the Geology Division featuring some of the region’s well known geologists. This also gave us a chance to honor the lives of friends who have passed. ![]() ![]() Sundays in July and August we were able to have a wonderful series of Open houses culminating in our August 24 th celebration with live music and a presentation by Tom Ricardi and his collection of birds of prey which were enjoyed by over one-hundred members and friends. The Geology Division has been cataloging the collection and the native plant gardens have been continually upgraded. A wonderful mural by Susan Marshal graces the wall in the large meeting room and enhances the large Bull Moose mounted on the wall. The Millers River Environmental Center has been painted and exhibits updated. Our volunteers have not been idle during the last couple years. We have continued to safely engage with members using technology (zoom) and outdoor adventures. ![]() The pandemic has left many with missing family and friends and a cautious optimism that with vaccines and therapeutics improving we can get past this and continue to flourish. The last couple years have been a trying time for all of us. Whether looking at birds, dragonflies, wildflowers, moths, rocks and minerals, or a darkened night sky full of constellations the soul of us all is tied to our environment. Enthusiasm for the natural world and science-based discussions are the hallmark of the Athol Bird and Nature Club. It is in Bob’s memory that the motivation to continue his legacy resides. This is a tribute to our membership and our founder Robert B. It is humbling for me to see our organization reaching 59 years of age with nearly 200 memberships, an Environmental Center, energetic trip leaders and great speakers at our meetings. ![]()
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