life-changing encouters with nature
Fall 2026 Adventures Afar
Explore the Fangs and Feathers of South Africa (9/4-17) and the Birds and Wildlife of Brazil (9/30 - 10/11) with expert naturalists.
North Branch Nature Center
Connecting People with the Natural World
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Let your kids be kids at NBNC! Each day our Teacher-Naturalists create memorable experiences outdoors and send children home joyful, tired, and muddy, with a glowing excitement for the natural world.
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 across the North Montpelier Pond on Tuesday, June 30, 6-8 pm. Keep your paddle handy for future outings at Wrightsville 7/18, and Turtlehead Pond 8/4.
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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
Nature Paddle – North Montpelier Pond
Tue, Jun 30 |
6:00PM
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
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.
