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Tag: North Quabbin Garden Club

  • Thursday, September 21, 7:00 pm – Living with Nature

    Join the Athol Bird & Nature Club and the North Quabbin Garden Club on Thursday, September 21 at 7 pm at the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol to hear Dave Small as he explores the transformation of his yard from a boring suburban lot dominated by lawn to a rich habitat for our native wildlife. Removing invasive species, planting native plants, and providing water, food, and cover for a variety of wildlife species and people resulted in a space that has become a wonderful place to hang out with family and friends. For more information visit http://www.atholbirdclub.org

  • Thursday, November 19, 7:00 pm – Berry Basics

    John Howell, former horticulturist at UMass Extension, will speak to the North Quabbin Garden Club on Thursday, November 19 at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street in Athol, on the basics of growing strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.  Free, and the public is invited to attend.

  • Thursday, March 20, 7:00 pm – The Riches of the Emerald Isle

    North Quabbin Garden Club member Debbie Kent plans to show her travelogue of Ireland, enticing us with the green of the Emerald Isle and our hopes for a wonderful spring. At this Thursday, March 20 event, beginning at 7 pm at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Street, Athol, you will be taken to Dublin’s Botanic Garden, to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Adare and Adare Castle, various ancient sites, Waterford, the Viking Triangle, then back up the coast to Powerscourt Gardens (below) and the lovely little town of Enniskerry. With its narrow roads and “Neat and Tidy Towns”, the beautiful Emerald Isle is enchanting and challenging to drive. Do come and enjoy the ride.

    An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative speakers or workshop sessions. Members are currently working on a wildlife habitat garden at the Millers River Environmental Center and planning their annual spring sale of perennial plants and specialty items. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this month and learn something new about gardening. Meetings are free to members and guests are asked for a donation.

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  • Thursday, February 20, 7:00 pm – Pollinator Gardens: The Beautiful Buzz

    Come to the Miller’s River Environmental Center on Thursday, February 20, for a special meeting when Christine Beckert Long, North Quabbin Garden Club president and graduate of the New Wild Flower Society’s Native Plants Studies program, will show us how our garden choices, both of plants and practices, can significantly encourage pollinators to get to work and make our gardens bloom and produce beautifully. This is a joint meeting of Athol Bird and Nature Club with the North Quabbin Garden Club. Free and open to all 7:00 PM at MREC 100 Main Street,  Athol.

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  • Sunday, July 15, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – North Quabbin Garden Club 13th Annual Garden Tour

    Come visit the gardens of Athol on Sunday, July 15, from 10 – 3.  Advance maps ($5/person or $15/carload) are available at Bruce’s Browser and Agway in Athol, and Noel’s Nursery, North Quabbin Woods and Educare in Orange. Day-of maps will be sold at the Allen E. Rich Environmental Park near 50 Main St., Athol, and garden plants will be available for purchase at one of the gardens. The event benefits the Millers River Environmental Center. Presented with help from the North Quabbin Garden Club. Part of Athol Bird & Nature Club’s celebration of Athol 2012.