Welcome to North Branch Nature Center

We're a small preserve with a big heart at a gentle bend in the North Branch of the Winooski River.

For more than a decade North Branch Nature Center has put people in touch with the sights, sounds and sensations of the wild within our capital.

North Branch is firefly light sparkling in a child's eye. It is a lecture hall where we learn the secrets of warblers and willows and weather. And it is a quiet place to walk or ski, swim or sit, or simply to do nothing beside the river.

We welcome you to learn more about us or check out ways to support the Nature Center. Better yet, stop by for a visit.

NBNC Seeks AmeriCorps Member to fill Environmental Educator Service Position

We are seeking dynamic, motivated applicants who love teaching people about the natural environment and are interested in community service. This full-time position runs from September 24th, 2008 – end of August, 2009. Please submit a complete application by August 18, 2008.

The Montpelier BioBlitz Tallies about 1,500 species!

On July 12th, at 3pm, the Montplier BioBlitz commenced with scientists from throughout the region gathered at BioBlitz Central, at the NBNC. Nearly 200 naturalists converged on the city, making some great discoveries. For details and results, please visit the BioBlitz website: www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org/bioblitz.