Founded in 1912, the Allen Bird Club is one of the oldest clubs dedicated to the study of birds and related natural history. The club's name honors Dr. Joel A. Allen, a Springfield native and prominent scientist, and the first president of The American Ornithologists' Union. The Allen Bird Club also owns the Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge in Longmeadow.
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The Anti-racist Collective of Avid Birders (ACAB) is an inclusive, progressive birding group based in Western Massachusetts. We center and celebrate the experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and birders of color; birders of all genders and sexual orientations; and birders with disabilities. Our work is dedicated to making the outdoors—and birding in particular— accessible and safe for people who find themselves under-represented or unacknowledged in traditional birding communities.
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ABNC is an active group of people sharing an appreciation of nature’s many forms. They have birders, geologists, star watchers, and plant enthusiasts — a full spectrum of interests. The Athol Bird and Nature Club maintains the Millers River Environmental Center.
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Boxborough Birders is an enthusiastic group of bird watchers from Boxborough and nearby towns, including Acton, Harvard, Stow, and Littleton. The group focuses primarily on local “patches” (habitats) in studying and learning about resident and migratory bird species. The group organizes walks throughout the year, especially during spring and fall migration.
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The Cape Cod Bird Club Inc. is an organization whose members are interested in the protection and conservation of the bird life and natural resources of Cape Cod and beyond.
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The Emerald Necklace Bird Club was established in 2005 as a tribute to Christine Cooper and Charlie Hauck for their stewardship and work of 21 years for the Jamaica Pond Project. For over two decades the Friends of Jamaica Pond and Jamaica Pond Project have collaborated and partnered with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Boston Park Rangers and many private and public agencies.
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The purposes of the Club, which was established in 1916, are to promote interest in ornithological study in Essex County, Massachusetts, and to engage members in projects and pursuits in the furtherance of such study.
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Feminist Bird Club is a bird watching club dedicated to promoting diversity in birding and providing a safe opportunity to connect with the natural world in urban environments while fundraising to protect the rights of women, members of the LGBTQ+ community and other people of color. We offer free walks in locations accessible by public transportation, and encourage beginner birders to join. Any and all persons are welcome! You can subscribe to the Feminist Bird Club mailing list to receive updates on upcoming walks, events and more.
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The aim of the Forbush Bird Club is to promote the study of birds with relation to their distribution, ecology, food requirements and population; and to promote a desire for the conservation of all our natural resources.
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Hampshire Bird Club Inc. is an organization dedicated to helping people enjoy birding and to help them learn about birds and bird habitats. They offer monthly meetings including programs by renowned speakers, field trips for birders at any skill level, educational outreach, strong ties to the Christmas Bird Count, a lending library, a monthly newsletter and a Rare Bird Alert.
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Since 1909, the mission of the Hartford Audubon Society has always been to foster and increase knowledge and understanding of birds and their place in nature, and awaken a wider public interest in the preservation and protection of all wildlife.
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The Hoffmann Bird Club was established in 1940 with a mission of promoting the study of birds in Berkshire County. The club was founded under the auspices of the Berkshire Museum. and named in honor of Ralph Hoffmann a naturalist who was born in Berkshire County. Meetings are open to anyone interested in birds. Field trips are led by experienced birders and beginners are welcome.
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The Menotomy Bird Club is dedicated to making birding accessible to everyone in the Mystic Valley Watershed. We have no dues, and all activities are free and open to members and non members alike. All activities are posted on the web page, but we encourage people to join the Arlington Birds Listserve to get reminders of events as well as discussion of birds and birding in the area.
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The Merrimack Valley Bird Club (MVBC) has been exploring the Merrimack Valley and North Shore of Massachusetts since 1948. Newcomers are welcome. Bring binoculars and/or spotting scope if you have them! Most walks include coffee and snacks at the end unless otherwise noted. Bring something to share if you can!
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Founded in 2006 under the auspices of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, the Nasketucket Bird Club is now a separate organization. Meetings are every 4th Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library unless otherwise noted.
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The New Haven Bird Club was organized on April 3, 1907, the seventieth anniversary of the birth of John Burroughs (1837-1921), naturalist and author. The NHBC is one of the oldest birding groups in the US and works cooperatively with local organizations that share our goals and interests including the New Haven Parks department, Audubon Connecticut leaders and local chapters.
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We are a loosely organized group of locals who love birding. Some have years of experience observing and identifying birds. Some of us are backyard birders, building our list of recognizable birds. All of us want to learn more about the birds who reside in, migrate through, or occasionally visit our area. To become a member of the Northfield Bird Club, simply attend a meeting or walk and provide your name and email address. There are no fees, though occasionally we may take donations for operating costs or to support local organizations.
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The OSBC’s goal is to provide opportunities for birders in Southeast New England to connect with one another through their common interest in birding, and to support the well-being of our avian friends. All are invited to become members.
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Paskamansett Bird Club was established in 1963 for the purpose of bringing people together who have the utmost fascination and appreciation for nature's crown jewels, birds. Members are always willing to share their knowledge to help beginning birders enjoy their newly found hobby. We have many bird walks that take us to some of the most beautiful areas in Southern New England.
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The South Shore Bird Club (SSBC) was founded in 1946 and the first members set out to explore the birds and birding habitats of the South Shore of Massachusetts. We concentrate on field trips for both members and non members. Most trips involve car-pooling with occasional canoe trips or beach hikes. Non-members are always welcome.
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The Club is made up of people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, but they all share a love of nature in general, and birds in particular. Today there are some 300 club members, including about 20 Junior Naturalists.
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The original Vermont Botanical Club was founded in 1895 by a group of botanists who occasionally gathered to botanize on field trips in various sites around Vermont and New England. The Vermont Bird Club was started in 1901 and the two club merged the following year. Members of the Vermont Botanical & Bird Club include both amateur and professional naturalists from Vermont and surrounding states; membership is not limited to Vermonters.
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