Tag: Alan E. Rich Environmental Park

  • Friday, June 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Natural History with Eric Eaton

    On Friday, June 19, from 10 – 1, join Eric Eaton (author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects) and Dave Small for a fun excursion in a local meadow. We will concentrate on the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park and the Millers River Wildlife Management Area, walkable and wadeable from the Miller’s River Environmental Center. Meet at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol. Participants should bring lunch, insect net, camera and a sense of adventure; be prepared for wet feet. Children welcome. Severe weather cancels. Free. Info: Dave Small, 978-413-1772 or Dave@dhsmall.net.

  • Saturday, September 1, 9:00 am – 11:00 am – September in the Park

    Join expert birders Joan and Larry Duprey and amateur botanist Christine Beckert Long in a stroll through the Alan E. Rich Environmental Park and Cass Meadow near 50 Main St. in Athol to discover the nature of an environmental park and the long-term vision for the area. Info: Chris Long, 978-249-0246 or christyblue@juno.com. Co-sponsored with the Friends of the Park. Part of Athol Bird & Nature Club’s celebration of Athol 2012. Photo from naturenoob.blogspot.com.