life-changing encouters with nature
Fall 2026 Adventures Afar
Explore the Birds and Wildlife of Brazil (9/30 - 10/11) with expert naturalists. 100% of proceeds support nature education right here in Vermont.
North Branch Nature Center
Connecting People with the Natural World
Featured
Wildlife Tracking Club
Sunday, July 19th 2026
Explore with NBNC naturalists and fellow nature lovers in search of wildlife tracks and sign. This casual outing is a great way to learn or brush up on track and trail identification in a community of curious trackers of all experience levels. NBNC is a wildlife corridor regularly traveled by coyote, fox, deer, fisher, mink, and much more.
Summer Nature Paddles
BYOB: Bring your own boat
Join our expert naturalists for a paddle! We'll go for a casual, slow, naturalist-led evening paddle at a local gem for wildlife and plant observation at Wrightsville 7/18, and Turtlehead Pond 8/4.
Membership is a Spring Tradition!
Join our flock at NBNC
Whether this is your first year or your 30th, your membership supports everything we do! From science, to nature outings, to stewardship, to camps, memberships support NBNC while giving you access to great benefits. Memberships are 100% tax-deductible.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Birding Outing (at Horn of the Moon Road)
Sat, Jul 4 |
8:00AM
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup – Summer Meetups
Sun, Jul 5 |
9:00AM
Moth Taxonomy and Identification with Hugh McGuinness & JoAnne Russo
Mon, Jul 6 |
8:00AM
Place-Based Geology & Earth Science
Wed, Jul 8 |
8:00AM
Foraging Club walk and nibble
Thu, Jul 9 |
6:00PM
A Vital Hub of Learning and Nature Exploration in Vermont
North Branch Nature Center envisions a world where people learn, teach, and play together in nature, supporting healthy, resilient communities and ecosystems. We encourage people of all ages to engage with the natural world, and to foster powerful connections that inspire a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.
