Location: South Athol Conservation Area at LeBlanc Entrance – 3801 S. Athol Road, Athol
Description: Aquatic biologist Cathy Szal and science educator Katrina Walton will guide us in discovering critters and learning about the unique life found in the ponds and vernal pools of South Athol Conservation Area. Bring waterproof boots, a snack, and drinking water. This free, hands-on spring vacation event is geared to families as well as open to people of any age with curiosity and a sense of adventure! This event is a collaboration of Athol Bird and Nature Club and Mount Grace Land Trust.
Please RSVP to Caitie at dwyer-huppert@mountgrace.org.
Getting there: To find the South Athol Conservation Area LeBlanc entrance: travel south on South Athol Road from Athol Center. The entrance will be on the right 1.1 miles south of the Route 2 overpass, between the intersections of Riceville Road and Conant Road. A Conservation Area sign at the driveway will point you down the dirt roadway to a small parking area on the right before the gate (private residence).