Leaders in Training Wanted!
Now seeking rising 8th-12th graders interested in nature and outdoor leadership to support our upcoming Summer Camp season.
North Branch Nature Center
Connecting People with the Natural World
Featured Programs
Educator Institutes
This Summer, for PreK-12th Grade Educators
Week-long, inquiry-based outdoor learning courses that move teachers beyond the classroom to engage with nature as a learning partner. Register today for one of our five offerings this summer!
Field Ornithology
May 18-22, 2026
A five-day, retreat-style course exploring the natural history of birds in Vermont, with a focus on techniques to observe and identify species in the field. Taught by NBNC Birding Ambassador Chip Darmstadt.
Our 2025 Impact Report
What We Accomplished Last Year
How can a moment with a crane fly or an ancient fossil transform us—or transform the world? We are so grateful for the opportunities for nature connection in 2025, and everyone who leaned toward nature last year. Read our report!
Upcoming Events
Spring Afterschool Program
Tue, Mar 10 |
3:00PM
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup
Wed, Mar 11 |
10:00AM
The Flood Safety Act and Beyond: Addressing Flooding in the Winooski Watershed (Webinar)
Wed, Mar 11 |
6:00PM
Weekly Community Maple Sugaring
Thu, Mar 12 |
3:00PM
Riverside Wildlife of the North Branch: The Hidden Lives of Our Wild Residents
Thu, Mar 12 |
6:30PM
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.