Photo: Hairstreak
Athol Bird and Nature Club - Athol 100 Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 248-9491
abnc@millersriver.net

An active group of birders, geologists, star-gazers and plant enthusiasts who sponsor regular outings.
Photo: Athol Historical Society, photo by David Brothers
Athol Historical Society Inc. - Athol 1307 Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 249-4890
Eagle Peak Fitness - Orange 131 West Main Street
Orange, MA
(978) 544-1965

North Quabbin's newest and exciting fitness center offering selectorized machines, treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, free weights, and classes!
Photo: Earthlands lodge
Earthlands - Petersham 39 Glasheen Rd.
Petersham, MA
(978) 724-3428
earthlands@earthlink.net

Programs in sustainable living and outdoor skills. Beautiful trails, events, and accommodations.
Photo: Fisher Museum Diorama
Fisher Museum - Petersham 324 N. Main St. (Rte. 32)
Petersham, MA
(978) 724-3302

Award-winning museum dioramas depicting local land-use history. Seasonal programs listed on website.
Literacy Volunteers of Orange/Athol - Athol Robin Shtulman, Program Coordinator
584 Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 249-5381
lvoa@verizon.net
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (617) 626-1250 
mass.parks@state.ma.us

Manages Massachusetts natural, cultural, and recreational resources including state forests and parks.
Massachusetts Audubon Society (781) 259-9500, 800-AUDUBON
webmaster@massaudubon.org

Working to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife.
Photo: MassWildlife
MassWildlife (617) 626-1590
Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us

Adminstrator of state wildlife management areas for conservation, fish, and game and overseer of fishing and hunting.

Photo: Millers River Environmental Center
Millers River Environmental Center - Athol 100 Main St.
Athol, MA
(978) 248-9491
abnc@millersriver.net

Diverse programs on regional natural and cultural history. Wonderful displays of birds, mammals, and rocks.

Millers River Watershed Council, Inc. - Athol 100 Main Street, Millers River Environmental Center
Athol, MA
(978) 248-9491

MRWC promotes watershed and community health through water monitoring, recreation, and education.
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Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust - Athol 1461 Old Keene Rd.
Athol, MA
(978) 248-2043
landtrust@mountgrace.org

A major force for regional land conservation and conservation education, plus trails showcasing native plants at its Skyfields headquarters.

New England Equestrian Center of Athol - Athol 660 New Sherborn Road
Athol, MA
(978) 249-2813
info@equinecenter.org

Equestrian Park, new arena (available to rent), clinics, shows, and hiking.
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New England Forestry Foundation - Littleton 32 Foster St.
Littleton, MA
(978) 952-6856
info@newenglandforestry.org

Landowner education, conservation and sustainable management of working forests throughout the North Quabbin Region and New England. See website for properties.
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North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce - Athol 521 Main Street
Athol, MA
(978) 249-3849

Business development, local business and visitor information.
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North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival - Orange 60 Chestnut Hill Rd.
Orange, MA
(978) 544-9023

A two-day family celebration of regional artisans, agriculture, music, community, renewable energy, and of course, garlic!

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