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ATHOL — Friday April 15, 22, 29, and May 6, 13, 20, at 7 a.m. Join Jeff Johnstone at the Environmental Center (100 Main St., Athol) before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. These are great events for the novice birder to learn from one of our best field naturalists. Come for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels. Info: Jeff Johnstone, 978-249-9052. COVID-19 precautions advised.
ATHOL — David Pogue will present “How to Prepare for Climate Change” — a virtual zoom event Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. A limited group viewing will be available (depending on pandemic level) at the Athol Public Library; stay tuned for updates.
Pogue offers sensible, deeply researched advice for how we can ready ourselves for the years ahead.
Register in advance for this webinar: bit.ly/3uAFKJs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
GARDNER — Local nature photographer and avid historian Dale Monette will once again present a fascinating topic at The Gardner Museum, this time of the Quabbin Reservoir history. Thursday, April 14, from 7 to 8 p.m., after a museum-hosted reception from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Monette will share images of buildings before and after the creation of the reservoir in the 1930s. Since the early 1970s, Dale lived within 2 miles of the Quabbin reservoir; after receiving a BS degree from UMass’ Dept. of Environmental Conservation in Natural Resources Conservation, he spent his career working at Quabbin as an educator and naturalist. Admission for non-member adults is $3. Reservations required: Call 978-632-3277 or email info@gardnermuseuminc.com.
ATHOL — The Green Clean Athol Spring Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, April 23. “We’re urging people to do their neighborhood. People are encouraged to show up at Lord Pond Plaza the morning of the event. Heidi Strickland said, “This year we’re going to have a map, and if people need a place to go, we will designate a place and hand them a map.”
Anyone with questions can call co-organizers Heidi Strickland at 978-500-2973 or Bonnie Benjamin at 978-821-2217.
NEW SALEM — On Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m., the New Salem Public Library will present “Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment” with local musician and storyteller, Roger Tincknell.
The program will be held outside (weather permitting) and is sponsored in part by a grant from the New Salem Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
To register: contact the New Salem Public library at 978-544-6334 or n_salem@cwmars.org
ORANGE — You are invited to Stage on Main (17 South Main St., Orange) to meet the Alley Music (Myra MacLeod) group and listen to their music on Sunday, April 24, 2 to 3 p.m. Masks will be required. Admission is free and any refreshments served will be light. For more information, call 513-633-4302 or visit on Facebook at “Stage on Main.”
MARLBOROUGH — Columnist Mike Roche tells us, “The Fly-Fishing Show, which boomed when that sport had a growth spurt, has just announced a change in dates and will be held at the Marlborough Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center April 22-24. Local fly fishermen have always enjoyed this show, produced by a group that holds similar events across the country, as the latest equipment and many exciting destinations are always part of the lure as are the many interesting seminars.”
ATHOL — On Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m., “Bat, Falcon, Social Flycatcher oh my!” an Athol Bird and Nature Club presentation, will be held in person and on Zoom. Club member Ernie Leblanc will guide attendees on a recap of a whirlwind and successful adventure in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
In person at the Millers River Environmental Center 100 Main St., or via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: bit.ly/3E2uUjR
GARDNER — The Gardner Museum presents Athol author J.R. Greene and his newest book (“Calvin Coolidge in 100 Objects,” published fall 2021) about the man who graduated from Amherst College and went on to lead the nation as the 30th president of the US. It is J.R. Greene’s 23rd book and fourth pertaining to Calvin Coolidge.
You will be able to purchase a signed copy of his book. Seven to 8 p.m. after a museum-hosted reception from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Admission for non-members is $3. Reservations required: Call 978-632-3277 or email info@gardnermuseuminc.com.