>> UPCOMING EVENTS <<
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MASSACHUSETTS BUTTERFLY CLUB
EXPLORING SOME HUBBARDSTON SITES FOR BUTTERFLIES
Saturday, August 3rd 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Leader: Wendy Howes
We’ll explore a variety of habitats, including one location where Silver-bordered Fritillary is likely present. We’ll sample various trails, an old gravel pit, and shrubby landscape/hedgerows as well as small hayfields. We can also check a location where Bog Coppers usually occur. As with so many under-explored sites in Central Mass, we never know what we’re going to find! Meet at large parking lot serving town recreation fields on Route 68, a short distance north of Route 68-Brigham Road-Elm Street crossroads in Hubbardston Center, on the east side of the highway. Bring snacks/lunch/beverage. Restrooms available at Mr. Mike’s
or Pizza Palace on Route 68.
Sorry--CANCELLED if the sky is completely overcast and/or if it rains.
Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com if in doubt about the weather.
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ATHOL BIRD & NATURE CLUB
OPEN HOUSE & SPECIAL PROGRAM
THE MAGICAL WORLD OF MONTAGUE PLAINS
Millers River Environmental Center
Sunday August 4th
Open House: 1-4 p.m. Program: 2 p.m.
Explore the magical world of the Montague Plains with
UMass biologists Joan Milam, Aliza Fassler, Kyle Bradford, Nick Dorian, Max McCarthy. Learn about the habitat and denizens of our unique inland sand plain, home to Whip-poor-wills, bees, ants, and more.
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MASSACHUSETTS BUTTERFLY CLUB
BUTTERFLY WALK
MOORE STATE PARK, PAXTON
Thursday August 8th, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Leader: Wendy Howes
The fields at this attractive park are now being managed for grassland birds and aren’t mowed until late in the season. Walking paths around the edges and through the middle of the largest field provide access for observation and photography of butterflies, birds, odonates, and other insects.
Meet at the Park, 1 Sawmill Road (Mill Street), Paxton, off Route 31. Restrooms available.
Bring binoculars and snacks/lunch/beverage.
Please contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo. com if you are planning to come along.
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ATHOL BIRD & NATURE CLUB
OPEN HOUSE & SPECIAL PROGRAM
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES
with Dave Small
Millers River Environmental Center
Sunday August 11th
Open House: 1-4 p.m. Program: 2 p.m.
Massachusetts is home to 140 species of odonates. Find out more about our native insect predators
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FORBUSH BIRD CLUB
NIGHTHAWK WATCH AT WORCESTER AIRPORT
Thursday, August 22nd 6 p.m.
Meet at the Route 56 overlook to Worcester Airport in Leicester.
Leader: John Shea (508-667-1982) [john@beachwells.com]
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MASSACHUSETTS BUTTERFLY CLUB
BUTTERFLY WALK
Saturday, August 24th 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Quabbin Gate 49-East Street, Ware/Hardwick
Leader: Wendy Howes
Trails on the eastern edge of Quabbin Reservoir pass through open, sunny patches, shaded forest, and a variety of vegetation and nectar sources. A couple of side trails will take us to wetland edges. In late spring 2018 White M Hairstreaks were observed here; if they are still around and manage to produce a second brood, we may find this species, along with other late summer fliers. Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com to sign up and get directions to meeting place. No restrooms. Bring binoculars and snacks/lunch/beverage.