Now that the DSA national meeting just ended, it's time for the NE DSA to reanimate! See the complete schedule below; all events are free and open to anyone, though of course participants who opt to become members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club or the Dragonfly Society of the Americas will make us especially happy:
Friday July 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – Dinner “meet and greet” Los Agaves Grill, 491 Main St, Athol, MA 01331. Followed by Neurocordulia (Shadowdragon) hunt on the Millers (sunset is around 8:30)
Saturday July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM Leverett Co-op (180 Rattlesnake Gutter Rd, Leverett, MA 01054) and carpool to Brightwater Bog Shutesbury – (GPS address: 727 Wendell Rd,. Shutesbury, MA.) limited parking and no cell phone coverage
Saturday July 26, 2025, Noon -Lunch at Bub’s BBQ (676 Amherst Rd, Sunderland, MA 01375), then search Sunderland site for Tiger Spiketail (Cordulegaster erronea)
Sunday July 27, 2025, 9:00 am – Meet Millers River Environmental Center (100 Main Street Athol) carpool to Riceville Dam, Tom Swamp and sites in Petersham as Time allows. Lunch afterwards at Petersham General Store.
Sunday July 27, 2025, 1:00 PM –presentation- "Dragonflies of the Ware River Watershed" Sheila Carrol. Millers River Environmental Center
Sunday July 27, 2025, 2:30 PM explore the Tully/Millers River confluence (walkable from the Center parking lot)
These events are free and open to all. Field events may involve wading in shallow water. Bring a camera, an insect net, binoculars, and a sense of adventure. Questions should be directed to organizers Josh Rose
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Also check out other Meetups in Athol, Workshops in Athol, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Athol.
