Spring into Summer!
The Summer Camp lottery is now open! Can't wait for summer? Enrollment is also open for Spring sessions of Afterschool and Homeschool.
North Branch Nature Center
Connecting People with the Natural World
Featured Programs
Biodiversity University
Field Courses for Naturalists
In-depth nature study taught by the region’s finest experts and educators. 2026 courses now open for registration. One-to-five day long classes in drawing, journaling, writing, bees, geology, mosses, botany, moths, birds, forestry, fungi, and rivers!
Spring Afterschool Program
March - June 2026
NBNC brings children out into the forests and fields for experiential play and education where we learn by activating all of the senses. Age-appropriate adventures might include tracking, foraging, cooking, building fire and shelters, telling stories, and playing games.
Adventures Afar with NBNC
Travel the World in 2026
Life-changing encounters with the world's most enchanting creatures and places. Adventures support NBNC's work by reinvesting proceeds into educating children about the natural world right here in Vermont. Brazil, Canyonlands, Africa, and Beyond!
Upcoming Events
Pride Hikes: Snowshoeing with NBNC and Audubon Vermont
Sat, Feb 28 |
1:00PM
Wildlife Tracking Club
Sun, Mar 1 |
10:00AM
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup
Wed, Mar 4 |
10:00AM
Weekly Community Maple Sugaring
Thu, Mar 5 |
3:00PM
Monthly Birding Outing (Downtown Montpelier)
Sat, Mar 7 |
8:00AM
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.
Latest News
Diving Into Marine Ecology
December 8, 2025
NBNC’s first Marine Ecology course participants are back from their week-long research trip to Bermuda with lots of stories to share!
Volunteerism at NBNC
December 2, 2025
This week, like so many throughout the year, North Branch Nature Center is hopping with volunteers.
Herbicides for Invasive Species
November 25, 2025
Herbicide has become an indispensable part of the stewardship toolkit for countless organizations contending with invasive species. It’s time to start the conversation.